Albany’s talented young entrepreneurs are busy turning hobbies into business at the Bazaarium Youth Markets

Hundreds of people descended on Albany Town Hall on Wednesday for the Bazaarium Youth Markets to peruse the wares of Albany’s creative young people.

Inside, talented young artists, designers and creatives sold products they had made themselves or had collected to sell while dozens of fun activities filled the lawn outside, including flower-pot painting, bubble blowing, board games as well as bouncy castles and food stalls.

By lunchtime more than 550 people had come through the doors, according to Ross Evans, City of Albany’s senior community development officer, who was keeping a tally.

It was jewellery creator Miriam Keyser’s fourth year at the market.

“It’s been pretty busy, which is great,” the 15-year-old said.

“I am trying to set up a website and Instagram so I can turn this into a small business.”

Markets organiser Dylan Moir said the event was a showcase for Albany’s talented youngsters with the added aim of giving them a taste of entrepreneurship, communication skills, and financial management.

“The community can see what great young people we have, and it gives them a chance to sell their stuff,” he said.