About Us
Who are we?
The Make It Collective is a creative community that connects Aussie Makers with handmade lovers. We do this by showcasing the best hand-crafted items from across Australia in our Online Marketplace, Northcote Shop, Popup Room and Melbourne Markets.
Crafted by a maker
PURCHASED BY YOU!
LOCALLY SOURCED, ORGANIC, environmentally friendly. ALWAYS.
At The Make It Collective, we’re passionate about promoting locally-sourced, organic and sustainable goods. Whether you buy online or at one of our markets, you can be confident you’ve purchased an original design made with thoughtfully sourced materials from sustainable supply chains.
MORE THAN JUST PRODUCTS
You also get that feel-good buzz knowing you’ve reduced your carbon footprint, invested in ethical manufacturing, and helped keep a small Aussie business owner in work to support their family, further their skills and reinvest in their local community.
Meet Kelli Vizzari
Kelli started The Make It Collective in 2015 with eight other creative’s. What began as a shared stall at a Fitzroy market quickly grew into a string of pop-up shops around Northcote before finally settling into a permanent home. Today, The Make It Collective has blossomed into a buzzing community of Australian artisans, makers, and creatives all banding together to share their work, grow their businesses, and connect with like-minded souls.
These days, Kelli spends less time behind a trestle table and more time bringing markets to life. She’s the organiser behind some of Northcote’s most beloved handmade events: the Northcote Winter Weekend Market, the Northcote Christmas Weekend Market, and the ever-popular Northcote Night Market—each one bursting with local talent, warm community vibes, and plenty of handmade treasures.
Her Northcote store is another cornerstone of the Collective. Featuring the work of up to 30 local artists at a time, it’s both a shopper’s paradise and a launchpad for makers. Since opening its doors in 2017, the shop has helped more than 100 Australian creatives grow their brands and reach new audiences.
Beyond championing the work of others, Kelli is a maker herself. Through her label Roving Designs, she creates felted goodies, hand-built ceramics, and new product designs—often collaborating with her son to bring fresh ideas to life. It’s a creative practice that keeps her connected to her roots, reminding her why she started the Collective in the first place.
With nearly a decade of experience navigating the joys and challenges of both making and business, Kelli has built The Make It Collective into more than just a shop or a market. It’s a handmade hub, a community, and a celebration of what’s possible when creatives band together.