Showing posts with label membership. Show all posts
Showing posts with label membership. Show all posts

Friday, March 18, 2011

So you think you'd like to become a member of BrisStyle?

Do you love to make things? Do you love handmade? Do you yearn to meet like-minded creative peeps to share your arty/crafty journey with? If you answered yes to these questions then BrisStyle could be for you!

BrisStyle is a not for profit incorporated cooperative with over 155 members who call Queensland home.

We formed in March 2008 through a shared love of making beautiful, quality items that we all sell on Etsy, the biggest global marketplace for everything handmade. Since that first little meeting over coffee 3 years ago, BrisStyle has grown into an extended family for those who's fingers itch and twitch with creative energy.

Through membership, we aim to provide support and creative opportunities to independent artists, crafters and designers living in Queensland.

As a member you will be able to take part in our fabulous giveaways and promotions and also be featured on our blog, website and Etsy Teams profile. You will also be able to participate in our world famous BrisStyle indie Markets (held in King George Square and Hamilton) and other key events, which are held at regular intervals throughout each year.

You will also gain access to our Forum where you can chat to other members, share ideas and gain invaluable support and advice in a casual, friendly environment and you are able to attend our very popular Information Sessions free of charge.

A dedicated Committee who facilitate your ideas as well as the day to day running of all group activities and administrative functions runs BrisStyle.

As we are an Etsy Street Team, to become a member of BrisStyle inc. you must meet the following criteria:

a) your Etsy shop must contain at least 10 active handmade items at the time of lodging your Membership Application;

b) you may have a mix of vintage items/supplies (non-handmade) which must comply with Etsy’s guidelines, however these items must be in addition to the 10 active handmade items as outlined in point a);

c) your Etsy shop must be fresh and inviting with good quality pictures, correct tagging and concise content;

d) your Etsy shop profile must be relevant and informative. Profiles containing one sentence will not be accepted;

e) your Etsy shop must be open and not in ‘vacation’ mode at the time of lodging your Membership Application;

f) use of mature, profane and/or racist language or images in the public areas of your Etsy shop is not permitted. This includes your banner, item titles, tags and descriptions; and

g) you must reside in Queensland.


If you feel you meet this criteria and would like to find out more about becoming a BrisStyle inc. member, please send us an email at brisstyleteam@gmail.com with your details and we’ll be in contact!

Hope to hear from you soon!!

Monday, June 9, 2008

Officially Yummy



Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend the latest BrisStyle meeting but Robyn said that I could use and abuse her own blog entry in order to keep everyone here up todate.

New members Jo and Sharon were welcomed to their first meeting by Helen, Bec, Ali, Amanda, Georgia, Robyn and our founder Esther. Other members sadly could not make our meeting, due to prior commitments or illness in the family.

The group gathered at a large coffee shop opposite the site of our planned Christmas market in busy upmarket Hamilton. It was a warm and friendly gathering and of course, Show and Tell was high on the agenda. Apparently Jo's baby items were delightful as were her colourful mini tissue cozies (Prampurse Etsy shop), Sharon's stunning jewellery beautiful jewellery was seen in real life for the first time.

Also shown were Bec's latest bag made of the most wonderful fabric (Wheresbeckybean), Ali's eye-catching retro jewellery and so appealing "little jelly" soft toys, each with its own name (Jellygnite), Helen's beautiful retro button earrings (RubyredStudios), and Robyn's latest childrens dresses (HotFudge). Esther (GreenenvyDesigns) topped everyone, though, with her three page article in a just-published issue of an American beading magazine. She was also wearing her latest creation, an exquisite beaded necklace which had to be seen to be appreciated. Well done, Es.



Then it was down to the business of the nuts and bolts of working out the committee members, joining fee and basic rules.

Our big day, 13 December may seem so far away, but look how fast the first six months of the year have flown! In the coming months new members will join our group and it all augers well for our Christmas market.