Cobradah Studio

06/11/2026

All set up and the doors are open.

See you soon

The made local market
Saturday 7th 9-4
Sunday 7th 9-3

Exhibition building, Gregory Terrace Bowen Hills

04/11/2026

There is a LOT of fabric involved in getting ready for a market.

And apparently, I haven't quite mastered the art of making just a few things.

The sewing machine has been working overtime, the fabric piles are multiplying and I'm fairly certain there will be fabric threads strewn all over the house for weeks.

But it's all coming together!

I've been making a fresh batch of handmade goodies for The Made Local Market this weekend, including:

Australian bird-inspired tea towels
Handmade fabric notebook covers
Cosy handmade heatpacks
Australian bird painting kits
And plenty of colourful original paintings

Everything is designed, painted, sewn or assembled by me at Cobradah Studio here in Queensland.

If you're looking for handmade Australian gifts, unique Christmas presents or just a lovely day out discovering independent Australian makers, come and visit!

The Made Local Market
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, QLD
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November
9am–3pm

There'll be over 150 makers, artists and small businesses to explore.

Bring a friend, have a wander and come say hello. I'd love to meet you!

03/11/2026

Christmas is such a magical time of year. People gather together, eat amazing food and give their loved ones thoughtful gifts.

Why not make your gift wrapping just as magical?

I will be bringing my Christmas range with me to The Made Local Market this weekend.

Come and visit me and I will help you make your gift wrapping as special and the present inside.

Saturday 7th November
9-3pm (3-4pm low Sensory hour)

Sunday 8th November
9-3pm

Exhibition building
Brisbane Showgrounds

03/11/2026

So exciting that these 6 pieces of art will be raising money for McHappy Day!

Pop into Creative Hearts Co. To check them out and place your bid in the art auction.

Silent auction 'Art for McHappy Day 2026' hosted online at 32auctions.

02/11/2026

Market prep is real!

Preparing for a market like The Made Local Market this weekend is a huge undertaking. You can probably hear my washing machine providing my sound track today as life doesn't stop just because I need to sew some extra stock!

The studio is a mess because I got ahead of myself and have already done a practice set up, without all of my stock.

I am planning on releasing a new product at this market, but to do that I need to sew... and before I can sew I need to uncover a suitable sewing surface.

Hopefully the version of me that you meet when you stop by my stall on the weekend is much more organised and far less confused.

See you there

Saturday and Sunday
7th & 8th November
Exhibition building Brisbane Showgrounds QLD

02/11/2026

What's on in November!

7th-8th November
The Made Local Market
Exhibition Building, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane QLD

7th November - 1st December
Somerset Art Society Inc
Small is Beautiful exhibition
Glen Rock Gallery, Esk QLD

14th November
McHappy Day Art Auction
Creative Hearts Co Gallery, Brookwater QLD

14th November
Cassowary painting experience
Ipswich Art Workshops, Darcy Doyle Place, Ipswich QLD

I may also be lining up another project or two, so watch this space!

31/10/2026

A little market magic starts with a blank board (and a LOT of paint).

The next few days will involve paintbrushes, paint-covered fingers, questionable lettering skills and creative decisions made on the fly.

I'm getting stuck into creating the signage for my market stall next weekend, and naturally, I'm hand-painting the lot.

Because if you're going to fill a stall with colourful, handmade Australian bird art, you may as well make the display just as colourful!

I love creating the whole experience, not just the artwork and products. When you visit me at the market, I want you to feel like you have just stepping into my studio. I am even bringing my easel!

Now, let's see if the finished signs look anything like the plan in my head.

Do you love seeing the behind-the-scenes process of a small creative business? Or are you more of a 'just show me the finished thing' kind of person?

I'll report back when the paint has dried!