Welcome

Hello & Welcome to Spiritfire Designs!

 I specialise in creating upcycled jewellery and homewares, including dreamcatchers, lampshades, bowls and handbags.

I am incredibly passionate about re-using and upcycling materials to create new works of art. I prefer to use preexisting materials, whether they be secondhand, vintage or op shop finds, and transforming them into something new and different.

It can often be challenging creating something beautiful and practical from objects that were at one time destined for landfill. I enjoy the challenge of having to make do with what I have, rather than going to the shops to buy exactly what I had in mind. It means that my art is very much influenced and inspired by the materials I find. I enjoy working in the midst of this spontaneity because it means that I often don't know what a piece will look like until it is finished.

For me art is about pushing the boundaries – my own as well as the properties of the materials I create with. I like to create pieces that are bold, crazy and beautful. Life is too short to be mediocre and to do things halfheartedly.

So if you love unique and one of a kind pieces that are that little bit out there, then you have definitely wandered to the right place!

 Thanks for your time and happy browsing,

Nadine from Spiritfire Designs 

Markets for 2012

BrisStyle Markets

Spiritfire Designs can now be found at the BrisStyle Markets! The first BrisStyle market for the year will be the BrisStyle Twilight Markets at King George Square on the 24th of February. Place the date in your diary and come along to soak up the creative vibe!

Young Designers Markets

I am also a regular at the Young Designers Markets at South Bank, which is held on the first Sunday of every month. Young Designers is known for its high quality handmade and designer products and features over 70 stalls by local designers.

There will be a special Young Designers market as part of the Australia Day Festival this Thursday the 26th of January. South Bank will be full of free entertainment (including music and fireworks) and workshops. The market will be on during the day, from 10am – 8pm. For more info, see http://www.youngdesignersmarket.com.au/blog/2012/01/australia-day-ydm-special-event-announced/