An Inside Job

At Creative Geelong Makers Hub on Saturday, there was a rare opportunity when all the artists’ shops and studios were open on the same day.


Inside the MAY’D Shop.


The House, a community artistic centre and creative workshop.


The Hot House, the Hair Stylist’s Salon, and his Art Studio.


The Collectables Shop.


Vicky, who specializes in doggie portraits.


Joanne’s, Eco Artland, and Isobel and Sue’s Art Studios.


Wishart Creative and Untether Gallery





An Inside Job

I’m on the inside, looking out
North or south means nout
In here, there are no louts
Nor any sign of the drought

I’m doing a native walkabout
From shop to shop, lights on, or out
There is nothing to doubt or flout
Pins and needles, nails and clouts
Paint brushes and ceramic grout
Statues and clay waterspouts
Colourful cards and canvases throughout
A hairstylist, who paints during his timeout

I’m on a wondrous whirlabout
Trekking the Makers Hub route
Like a curious Boy Scout





Ivor Steven (c) June 2025

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G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer. I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.

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    1. Thank you very much, Cheryl … as you can see, I’ve been flat out like a lizard drinking … but it was an awesome weekend for me … selling my books, chatting to customers, meeting the other stall holders, and visiting all the artisans in their creative studios … just an overall awesome experience, and I’m floating on a high … 📖📘😍🤗🌏🎶

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  9. Such fun and enjoyable photos! 🙂
    Ha! Love your vivid descriptive fun -out poem! 🙂 A joy to read out loud! 🙂
    Was there a nice turnout? I bet you didn’t see anyone pout! What a fun place to hangout! Even chill-out! I know your books were a standout! 🙂
    A fave Beatles tune! 🙂
    (((HUGS))) ❤️📚🎨🎶☕️❤️

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    1. Thank you dear, Carolyn… Oh, it was awesome to meet all the artisans in their creative studios … and I sold some books and all my customers thoroughly enjoyed my lucky dip poems… 200 were nearly all gone by the end of the event 📖😍🌏🎶😊🥰💕

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