makers market

by west 3012

This Activity is supported through Maribyrnong City Council's Signature Festivals and Activations Grants Program.

Makers Market by West 3012 brings local makers, artists and small businesses together under one roof in the lead-up to Christmas. By turning a vacant Barkly Street shopfront into a curated, staffed market, we give independent creators a low-cost, low-risk way to reach new customers, and give our community a place to shop local, discover new talent and spend time in the heart of West Footscray. You don't need to staff a stall. Our team sells your goods for you, so you can focus on making.

When: We open Thursday 12 November and trade Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm, through to Christmas. 

Where: 586 Barkly Street, West Footscray, VIC 3012

Applications close on October 29, 2026.

submit your expression of interest

if you make it,

we want it.

SMALL GIFTS

KIDS TOYS

PACKAGED FOOD AND DRINK

PRINTS

KIDS APPAREL

JEWELLERY

HOMEWARES

BOOKS

ZINES

CERAMICS

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question not listed here? Email us at market@west3012.com.au and our coordinator will get back to you.

  • Vendor fees (exc. GST) are charged weekly:

    •   West 3012 members: $39 per week

    •   Non-members: $69 per week

    •   Small goods special: $10 per week, for vendors whose goods are all priced under $15, such as greeting cards and stickers

    West 3012 membership is $150. If you're joining for five weeks or more, becoming a member works out cheaper, and you get the benefits of membership all year round.

    We don't take a commission on your sales. You pay your weekly fee and keep 100% of what you sell.

  • Local makers, artists, designers and small businesses with handmade or locally produced goods, especially those based in 3012 and Melbourne's west.

    We warmly encourage applications from First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQIA+, women-led and emerging creators. If cost is a barrier, let us know in your EOI, as we have a limited number of concession spots.

    1. Submit your Expression of Interest form.

    2. Keep an eye out for an acceptance email. We’ll notify successful vendors by 31 October 2026.

    3. Complete your vendor fee payment to secure your spot.

    4. Book a bump-in time via link provided in your acceptance email and bring your goods to 586 Barkly Street between 1 November and 11 November.

      We open Wednesday 11 November and will trade (a minimum of) Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm, until Christmas.

  • Unsold stock is collected at bump-out on 26 - 30 December after the market closes. Please bring your stock list so we can check items off together. Stock not collected by 31 December will be donated.

  • What do I bring when I bump in?

    Your stock, with each item clearly priced and labelled with your. Instructions will be in your acceptance email.

    A stock list showing each item, quantity and price (we'll send you a template)

    Any small display pieces you'd like to use, if agreed with us beforehand

    Your bank details for sales payments, if not already provided.

  • No. Our coordinator and volunteers run the shop and sell your goods for you, so you can keep making while your work is on the shelves.

  • Vendor fees are paid upfront for your booked weeks on a fortnightly basis via bank transfer / payment link once you've been accepted. Your spot is confirmed when payment is received.

    Your sales are paid out to you fortnightly by bank transfer, along with a sales report.

  • Enough to fill your allocated display space, roughly one shelf. We'll confirm your space when you're accepted. You're welcome to restock throughout the market, and we'll let you know when items are running low.

  • The shop will be fitted out with shelving, hooks, display tables and clothing racks. Your space will be allocated based on what suits your goods best. Photos coming soon. If you need something specific, such as hanging space or a card stand, let us know in your EOI.

  • Yes. You can book for a minimum of 2 weeks between 11 November and Christmas. Let us know which weeks you'd like in your EOI. Longer bookings are encouraged, as shoppers love coming back to find their favourite makers.

  • We take good care of your goods and the shop is staffed during all trading hours. However, West 3012's insurance covers public liability, not vendor stock, so we recommend checking whether your own business insurance covers stock held off-site / taking out your own stock cover. If anything goes missing, we'll let you know straight away.

  • You'll receive a sales report weekly showing what's sold and what's left. We'll also let you know if something's flying off the shelves so you can restock.

  • Yes, pre-packaged shelf-stable and labelled food products from registered businesses only. Please mention any food items in your EOI so we can check what's needed.