MAKERS MARKET AT AUDACIOUS MONK

Words and images by Jenny Brown

On March 11, I couldn’t resist popping by The Audacious Monk at 128-130 Regent Street, Preston, to check out the wares of the artisans at the Makers Market.

Here are some of the artists I discovered: Lyd The Illustrator https://www.facebook. com/lydtheillustrator

Sadly my poor photography skills do not do Lydia’s work justice. I did wish I had a ready favorite photo of my dog on my phone though, to get a speedy portrait done.

The Posy Yard https://www.facebook. com/theposyyard

Featured boutique locally grown beautiful floral creations.

Cracking Design https://www.facebook. com/crackingdesign

Jess creates funky and fun laser cut décor, name signs, cake toppers and jewellery. I could not resist buying myself a pair of colourful earrings (one of my addictions)

Groove is in the art https://www.facebook.com/ Grooveisintheart1971 alexuniquecreafts https://www.instagram.com/ alexfrang042/

Oh how I loved these creations. Beck’s artwork is definitely groovy.

Alex is a mechanic and artist. He creates tiles and timber objects with designs using a laser, as well as some other creations that reflect his work as a mechanic. I was quite taken by the clock set into a piston.

Hanzamonstas

I had a great chat with Priscilla Ong , the creator of https://www.facebook.com/ hanzamonstas

I love her quirky artwork and could not resist buying a pin, the design which is based on her cat. Some may remember that Priscilla featured in our April 2022 issue, as she was kickstarting her uniquely designed playing cards. Priscilla also took the time to amaze me with one her card tricks. I wonder if she would fool Penn and Teller, as she sure fooled me.