Each Saturday and Sunday the Rose St Artists' Market gathers some of Melbourne's most exciting artists and designers to display their wares and talk all things handmade. The market has been buzzing since 2003 and is modelled off similar markets in London, Berlin and New York. Weave your way through the crowds and duck into the warehouse to check out the handmade fashion, food and curios for sale. The artists are usually on hand to compare crochet needles and discuss their work, so drop in for a squizz, a chat and a haircut from the resident hairdresser.
The Christmas holidays are the time for family, friends, feasting and forgetting to buy presents until the last minute. Lucky for you, Melbourne has several festive-themed markets happening in December, giving you ample opportunity to grab gifts that will make your loved ones smile and load up on specialty goods to serve up on the big day.
Once you're sorted, don't forget to make the rounds and check out our city's Christmas light displays and get festive with our guide to celebrating Christmas in Melbourne.
