The Market Folk

The Market Folk South East Queensland's curated design market. You may have previously known us as Metre Market! Find us at Coorparoo Square & Gasworks Plaza, Brisbane.

Discover talented small creative businesses, handmade goods, workshops, live music and family fun at Brisbane and Gold Coast's favourite venues. The Market Folk is a Brisbane Market featuring a carefully curated line up of Creative Businesses as well as a popular pre-loved rack sale. At our markets you will find people who love to shop second hand, support local handmade talent all while enjoying good coffee, food and getting to know the community. Our markets were founded in 2015, our original name came about from our early events featuring a large rack sale - all the racks were a metre long so the Metre Market was born. Over the years our creative community has grown which is the markets everyone has come to know and love today.
​We shop, we create, we support small - we are all The Market Folk.

​The Market Folk is owned and managed full time by Sarah a local Brisbanite, creative, young mum and advocate of small businesses. We partner with some of Brisbane's best lifestyle precincts creating exciting collaborations and activating new spaces for communities. We are very proud of the community of talented and like-minded businesses we have created in partnership with these venues. The Market Folk values sustainable shopping and provides an opportunity for the Brisbane community to come together and play their part in helping the environment. By recycling your belongings or shopping handmade you are helping to save energy, water and non renewable resources that are used to make bulk new goods. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us!

We observe the makers at every market, and you start to notice the same things.The stalls people stop at, and the ones t...
13/08/2026

We observe the makers at every market, and you start to notice the same things.

The stalls people stop at, and the ones they drift past without meaning to. Almost always, it comes down to a handful of small setup choices.

So we've pulled the first ones together. Save this before your next market, and tell us which one you're guilty of.

Applications for our upcoming markets are open. Comment Market to get the link in your DMs. 🧡

13/08/2026

Here is your sign to take the stairs down into Post Office Square on your next city day.

You will spot us straight away. Coming down from Queen Street into the square, we are right there waiting for you at Shop T14, 260 Queen Street, in the heart of the Brisbane CBD.

Inside is a whole little world of Queensland makers. Handmade ceramics, fine and playful jewellery, hand poured candles, kids clothing, original art, table linen, and even a few treats for your dog. Every piece is made by someone local, and many of them made it by hand.

Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 5pm.

Save this one for your next lunch break 🛍️

11/08/2026

The Market Folk store is now open in Post Office Square, Tuesdays Wednesdays & Thursdays for the next 3 months. Find these gorgeous antique map peg magnets and LOTs of other hand made & locally designed items in store. 🗺️

10/08/2026

Meet the maker behind the shelves.

First in our new series spotlighting every creative in the Post Office Square shop, and we're starting with Bec English Rebecca English. Her ceramics bring a quiet, earthy calm to any bench: olive-glazed tumblers, speckled berry bowls, mugs that fit the hand just right, and those wavy platters made for slow weekend grazing.

Based in Red Hill, Brisbane, Bec works from the belief that everyday objects should be both practical and beautiful. Her ceramics celebrate thoughtful design, tactile finishes and the unique character that comes from handmade processes. Alongside her collections, she also creates custom commissions, one-of-a-kind pieces for homes, special occasions and meaningful gifts.

Every piece is thrown, glazed and finished by hand. You can find the full collection in store, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 5pm. Come have a browse. 🌿

07/08/2026

Some things you don’t even let yourself dream about. A shop. Right in the middle of the Brisbane CBD. With my name on the keys.

The Market Folk lands at Post Office Square from Tuesday 11 August. A curated little corner of Queensland makers, in the heart of the city.

Still pinching myself. Come say hello.

Twelve weeks. One little shop. A whole lot of Queensland talent.From 11 August you'll find us in the heart of the CBD at...
06/08/2026

Twelve weeks. One little shop. A whole lot of Queensland talent.

From 11 August you'll find us in the heart of the CBD at Post Office Square, filled with the makers you already love and a few you're about to.

Handmade ceramics, clay earrings, linen totes, colour sets for little hands, a card game made for good yarns@and many more. All from independent Queensland creatives, all under one roof.

Open Tuesdays to Thursdays. Come find something made with care on your lunch break.

Swipe to meet a few of the makers waiting for you 🤍

03/08/2026

Open the doors on something special. Our very own Market Folk pop-up shop lands at Post Office Square in the Brisbane CBD next Tuesday, 11 August. ✨

A curated little corner of handmade jewellery, ceramics, art, candles and gifts from independent Aussie makers. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 5pm. Duck in on your lunch break and have a wander. 🛍️🧡

03/08/2026

Open the doors on something new. Our very own Market Folk pop-up shop lands at Post Office Square in the Brisbane CBD next Tuesday, 11 August. ✨

A curated little corner of handmade jewellery, ceramics, art, candles and gifts from independent Aussie makers. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 5pm. Duck in on your lunch break and have a wander. 🛍️🧡

29/07/2026

But I’ve been sitting on it for months and the walk to the space today made it real.

In 13 days, The Market Folk opens the doors on a pop-up shop, right in the heart of the CBD at Post Office Square.

Twelve weeks. Tuesday to Thursday. An incredible line-up of Queensland makers & creatives under one roof, from 11 August.

If you work in the city, this one’s for you. And if you’re a maker wondering if there’s still a spot, DM me.

More coming this week.

28/07/2026

Our full calendar for the rest of the year is live, Christmas markets and all.

Every date, every venue, open for applications now. Apply by Friday 8 August to lock in the early bird rate. The Christmas dates always go first, so if you've been thinking about joining us, this is your sign.

Comment DATES and I'll send the application link straight to your DMs.

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Newstead, QLD

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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