Moving Shop, Journeying into Apparel and Magazine Features

UPDATE: CHANGES TO THE SHOP FOR 2024 Last newsletter we alluded to some big changes happening between our stores. We worked over the summer break to renovate our Ballarat shop, expanding its space and brought the bulk of our shoe & boot fitting stock over, in the lead up to now having Ballarat as our flagship store. In turn, it was also the beginning of some reflection and the need to simplify some things, which led to the decision to wind down the Richmond store as we prepare to move it when the lease ends in early April this year.  Customers have until Saturday 6th April to check out the distilled Wootten Goods store in Richmond if they're wanting to try on Gordon/Charlie, Jack/Jill and Bob/Bobette boots. Once we move from Richmond, we will then have everything in the one location at Ballarat. It's a pretty nice country drive, and there is a lot to see and do in the region. Check out what's on in Ballarat here, our neighbours The Greenhouse Ballarat and the new Distillary in town Itinerant Spirits are two we'd highly recommend. Hopefully we see some familiar faces in the coming months. We also plan to open the first Sunday of each month from April, to give people who have commitments Friday/Saturday, the opportunity to come and check everything out.   To stay abreast of developments, please follow our Instagram at @Wootten_.  A JOURNEY INTO APPAREL - DENIMSMITH JEANS [ Denimsmith Jeans when new ] This year, we're branching out. We'll be working with other local makers who share our ethos to bring together a collection of apparel and more that will age with grace and stand the test of time. We're starting with these Denimsmith Jeans, made in Melbourne from 13.5oz Japanese denim. Here's Jess pictured in a new pair (above) and an older pair (below), that after nearly two years of hard wear, they're actually looking better than the first day he got them. We're working on a bunch of things with other local makers, including knitwear, garments and hopefully even some furniture pieces! Fun times. Follow along on Instagram for updates and of course, we'll keep you posted in our e-newsletters. [ Denimsmith Jeans with two years wear ] UPCOMING EVENTS Photo by Chris Turner FEB FEVER Location: The Goods Shed, behind the Ballarat Train Station When: Saturday 17th February from 12-5pm What: A Maker's Market and general good vibes entertainment   LOST TRADES FAIR 2024 Location: Bendigo Racecourse When: Labour Day Long Weekend 9th 10th March 2024 What: Two days of demonstrations and a showcasing of our wares To purchase tickets click here. Please note our Ballarat store will be closed this long weekend as we will be at the Lost Trades Fair instead. Our satellite store in Richmond will be open its regular hours (Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4). More youthful versions of ourselves at the Lost Trades Fair FEATURE IN LOST MAGAZINE Photography by Chris Turner We were recently featured in the Summer edition of Lost Magazine. To read the article, "Returning To Our Roots" by Mahmood Fazal, please click here. FEATURE IN ORGANIC GARDENER MAGAZINE We were also featured in the current issue for early Autumn 2024 in Organic Gardener. The feature can be purchased online or in print, or you can click through here.  SHOP HOURS 2024 SHOP HOURS WOOTTEN BALLARAT FLAGSHIP STORE Shed 1 - Gun Cotton Warehouses 20 Elizabeth Street Delacombe OPEN Friday 10-4 OPEN Saturday 10-4 Please note that once our Richmond premise is closed we are planning on opening the first Sunday of the month to be more flexible with customer's movements. WOOTTEN SATELLITE STORE - RICHMOND 39 Bridge Road Richmond VIC 3121 OPEN Friday 10-5 OPEN Saturday 10-4 Please note the last day for the Richmond shop will be Saturday 6th April 2024.   39 Bridge Road VIC 3121 Richmond, Melbourne Victoria 3121 E: workshop@wootten.com.au P: (03) 9510 6503 Instagram: @Wootten_ Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe