In January 2010, together with over 30 local artisans, The Curious Oyster Shoppe opened their doors to Thornbury. A year and a half later, the Shoppe has expanded to house 60+ labels.
The Curious Oyster Shoppe offers a range of clothing, giftware and jewellery, that has been handcrafted locally by fellow Melbourne artists.
The Shoppe also holds a small range of select handmade, eco-friendly and fair-trade pieces from Australia and the rest of the world.
Proprietor of the Shoppe, Annaliese van Oosterwijck, is also the maker of organic lip balm label, Nilla Nilla, as well as a number of other niche organic skin care brands.
The focus of the Curious Oyster Shoppe is about showcasing Melbourne's amazing indie art and craft community. It is a place for you to come and discover new and exciting creations made by unknown artists as well as old favourites from established handmade labels...
The Shoppe's Hours vary to suit the season...
Winter Hours:
11-5 - Tuesday
11-5:30 - Wed to Fri
11-5 - Saturday
11-4 - Sunday
Summer Hours:
11-5:30 Tuesday
11-6:00 Wednesday
11-8:00 Thursday
11-5:30 Saturday
11-4:00 Sunday
By shopping at the Curious Oyster Shoppe, you are:
-Supporting a small local small business.
-Supporting the individual artisans and crafters who contribute to the store.
-1% of every cent you spend in store goes to to MicroLoan Foundation
- 1 Tree is planted for purchases over $90
- Gift voucher is sent to you for every $300 spent in store over a 12 month period*
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