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MEET Our ARTISANS
Artisan Craft Market has over 600 active stallholders since 2020 meet some of them below and learn about what inspired them to create, and connect with creativity.
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ACRCREATIVE
Hi im Ashley, i created ACRCreative back in 2020 to bring back some peace and grounding into my busy life of a single mum of 2 under 2 at the time! Embroidery helped create that for me and now has become a daily love along side my love of being a mum.
after eight studio
Kia ora, I am Yinny, the creator of the textural art that you can find at After Eight Studio. I'm a full time working mum of 1 and get creating after putting my 2 year old to sleep, which is always after eight. When you support me and my small business, you are also supporting Trees That Count where every artwork sold, a native NZ tree gets planted. I look forward to meeting you at one of the upcoming Artisan Craft Market!
AHO SHADES
'Kia ora my name is Wendy. I started making lampshades in 2022 after being enthused by a lampshade making course I attended and have been developing my skills and selling my wares, whenever I get the chance, ever since! I live in the beautiful Blue Mountains and am inspired by the native birds and vibrant colours surrounding my home. Every shade I make is unique, and a little bit quirky, each hand-crafted, with care by me, I am also happy to take commissions. Contact me to find out more about what I can do for you"
AVALON ARTISTRY ACCESSORIES
'Hi! I'm Jay, and I created Avalon Artistry Accessories to give myself a creative outlet apart from my weekly full time job. I was overworked and stressed, but making jewellery helped me relax, unwind, and gave me fulfillment my day job did not provide.'
AROMASENSE
"AromaSense hand-crafts body oils, essential oil blends, and skin care products in small batches to guarantee shelf life. We source and use therapeutic grade essential oils, for purity, natural simplicity, and beauty. Our products are an alternative to conventional skincare products and may help many ailments. We appeal to a discerning customer who cares about their well-being and the environment. Therefore, we offer you our natural products loaded with the ‘life force’ of pure essential oils."
ASH_INKED
Hi I'm Ash, An artist based in Wellington and the Creator of Ash Inked. I'm an Electrician, but my passion is creating art. It's a relaxing past time to unwind from my busy fulltime job. I've been drawing and sketching my whole live, but around 2016 I started experimenting with spray painting art and then transitioned into Digital art about 5 years ago. My style is a combination of all I've learnt from sketching and spray painting fused with an urban/street art aesthetic. My art is a reflection of my interests and hobbies from movies to music, games, comics, anime and everything in between.
BeachGemsNZ
I have collected seaglass for years and when I was isolating with covid I started to sort through it. I decided to try and make myself a necklace. I found I loved it and so did others! So here I am with a new hobby that has turned into a very busy little business!
BUDGET BASICS
As commerce students, we think that learning about money is a critical part of the future. We have seen a lack of acknowledgement and understanding of basic skills such as budgeting and how to spend your money wisely. For those who don’t have the knowledge, this results in them being thrown ‘into the deep end in the future as they have to learn to live life by themselves and manage their money the best they can without having learnt the needed skills.
CALIBRE LEATHER
Calibre leather specialises in limited production and customised leatherwork. Based in Wellington, our craftsman makes a range of quality products including leather wallets, bags, aprons, knife sheaths, watch accessories and more. I really enjoy custom and unique projects.
candy nuts
Candy Nuts is a local family owned business based in Kapiti Coastland, we are pretty new, opened last year in September, we need local support for our business. We serve Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Tawa, Johnsonville and nearby areas. We are making Healthy, Tasty, Crunchy and natural protein sources of Caramelized Roasted Nuts, we have a wide range of nuts, including raw, spicy and salted nuts flavours, completely vegan (gluten and dairy free), made in copper kettle. We provide gift packs for your loved ones. We can supply gift packs on affordable price for parties and events. Free home delivery is also available.
Cecilia CROCHET
"Hi I am Cecilia! I started learning crochet after the first covid lockdown in 2020, it helps me feel calm and reduce anxiety by just focusing on the stuff on my hand. The sense of accomplishment after I complete a project is also rewarding. Recently I am learning micro-crocheting using sewing thread and a crochet hook of 0.4mm to make the teeny-tiny crochet crafts of a fingertip size, hope I can bring these exquisite micro-crocheting jewellery to you in the future."
ChiTSMAN BEARDS
"Chitsman is the home of men's luxury grooming products based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our products are made from top quality natural ingredients ensuring our products offer you a touch of luxury.
I started chitsman because I wanted to produce high quality products at a reasonable price point that everyone could enjoy."
EASTVIEW GROVE
"Hi, we’re Bridgette and Kylie, the sister team behind Eastview Grove. Our passion is to create affordable luxury candles that people will love incorporating into the beautiful spaces in their homes. A big part of creating our candles is using the right ingredients. We start with a lead-free, cotton wick. Next we blend 100% pure soy wax with our pthalate & paraben free fragrance oils. This creamy mixture is then hand-poured into a beautiful vessel, creating the perfect candle. We have an ever changing collection of beautiful vessels and fragrances, so there’s a perfect candle for everyone. We look forward to helping you find the perfect one for you."
Embellished Food Art
Lorraine loves to cook, and was encouraged by family and friends to share her creations with the wider community, thus Embellished Food Art was born.Lorraine is a whizz in the kitchen, producing the most delectable baking. With a background in home interiors, her artistic skills developed into an interest in cake decorating, and she has completed a number of master classes. The latest addition to her repertoire is the most amazingly realistic sugar flowers; her artistry takes her creations to the next level.Her products include stunning cakes and cookies, as well as cupcake bouquets which make an excellent gift, and the most delicious toffee bark that you just won’t want to share!All products are created in her certified kitchen in Lower Hutt, and made with high quality ingredients – fresh eggs, real butter, real cream, chocolate – and a huge dollop of love.
"Having returned to New Zealand a day before lockdown in 2020, I started researching fluid art and resin and was totally mesmerized and inspired by what could be created. From jewellery, key chains mirrors, ash trays, coasters, trinket holders, pens, bookmarks, soap holders, bottle openers, serving boards to 2 or 3 tier cake stands and lots more - all unique and usable. Custom orders available. Handmade with mostly local products."
FAMILY KITCHEN WITH MARK
Family Kitchen with Mark is a Wellington-based food delivery business that caters for events and large functions. Launched with roaring success last year, the business now prepares artisan sourdough doughnuts and savoury-filled focaccia bread pockets to sell at various markets around Wellington and are also home delivered. Mark has over 25 years of International hospitality experience and knows how to please his customers. Cost-effective and local, Family Kitchen with Mark has flavour with flair seasonal menus and a diverse range of dishes.
Florence Rose Jewellery
"I'm Guin, sole owner, designer and maker at Florence Rose Jewellery. I live locally and absolutely love what I do! All of my jewellery is hand crafted by me, in my home studio in Wellington. I have always been a bit of a Magpie and have always loved all things jewellery. My jewellery is not your ordinary! I specialise in striking, colourful, and bold to express yourself and stand out from the crowd."
FL RELAXATION COMPANY
Hi I'm Franzeska owner of FL RELAXATION COMPANY.
I've always been a very creative person and was previously a professional realism painter but decided to have a change of career that was still very creative but fitted into my lifestyle and so FL Relaxation Company was born. I make soaps, soy wax melts, bath bombs and bath salts with a plan to gradually extend my range of products. All products handmade in small batches ensuring a high quality product. Made locally in Wellington city .
furfrienz
Founded in the coolest little capital, Wellington, our venture began with 2 cavoodles and not finding locally sourced products for everyday use. So, we embarked on creating our own products to share with our FurFrienz. Cosy pet pajamas, warm coats, pet scarves for chilly days out walking or to look cool, snoods to keep long ears out of food bowls, snuffle mats to slow down fast eaters and encourage forging skills, rope toys to enrich and entertain. Our journey continues to this day making new products that are NZ hand-made to help create an everlasting bond with your pet.
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GLAES DESIGN
Glæs Design - I am a lampwork (or glass bead) artist based in Naenae. My love of glass began when I was living in Bristol, UK, where I initially started playing around with making jewellery. I particularly loved using lampwork beads, and when I found a little glass studio that offered lessons in how to make them, I couldn’t resist! I have never looked back. The things I love most about working with glass are the vast range of colours available and the smooth, solid weight of the finished bead in my hand.
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GET CORKED
"Hi I’m Di the maker behind Get Corked - a small business I started when I found a love for making cork bags & wallets. Cork is a vegan friendly leather alternative, its a renewable, eco-friendly and sustainable resource. Cork is a great fashion choice, especially for those looking for sustainable, cruelty free products. "
handmade by katrina
.Handmade by Katrina began in the bedroom of a Newtown flat sparked through the rediscovery of creating beautiful things with one's hands. Katrina has always had a wide range of interests and tastes so it is no surprise that she works with so many different mediums to create her range of products. She is a one woman band with a little help from her friends and family. You can never be too sure what Katrina will do next and you can bet that even she doesn’t know herself! The heart of Handmade by Katrina is the time, energy and love that is put into each piece and the careful consideration of vibrant colour combinations and designs. Handmade by Katrina embodies slow fashion by producing high quality products that are built to last.
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HELEN BLAND ART
"Hi I’m Helen, I work as a full time artist from my home studio in Lower Hutt. I love to paint with bright, vibrant colours and draw my inspiration from the beauty of nature and landscapes here in NZ. You can view my art in person at one of the events I attend, or online.
Iridescent ocean shell pens
My specialty is making pens using Paua Shell/ Ocean Shells although I also turn wooden pens, pencils, and fountain pens. In the past, I also turned bowls, clocks platters, and other larger items, however at this time I am just exhibiting pens. The dazzling pen site gives a bit of history as to how I got into making pens.
judith.B Ceramics
I discovered ceramics through an internship while I was studying applied arts at University. I was immediately fascinated by this medium and loved the idea of making something, almost from scratch. Something functional, something people could use, but also something unique that they could feel a connection to.Making with clay is a very soothing process that grounds me and allows me to slow down. Clay can be unpredictable in the way it dries or fires which requires makers to let go and appreciate the surprises coming out of the kiln. The pieces you see on my website are results of my experimentations, inspired by my surroundings.
Junk Art World
I am inspired to create because I love to repurpose what some may look upon as junk or unwanted items and turn them into quirky forms of art such as robots, strange animals or vehicles. I also like to incorporate my electrical skills to light some of them up or make bespoke lamps..
KD One SKINCARE & COSMETICS
"KD One offers an extensive range of natural and organic skincare products, including cosmetics, body care products, and our soothing / medicinal range. During my time as a professional make-up artist, I had seen first-hand how many of the traditional products, formulated with chemicals, could affect the skin. This would range from redness, irritation, extreme dryness, and many other symptoms of distressed skin. For those that suffered from eczema and psoriasis, many traditional products further irritated their conditions. All with plant based ingredients that get desired result."
KNITTY KAT
"Knitty Kat combines two crafts that I love – knitting and polymer clay (and yes I am a cat person too!). I design and handcraft “knitted” earrings, key rings, stitch markers, buttons, and badges/brooches out of high quality light weight polymer clay here locally in Wellington. I have been a crafter/maker my whole life and it has always been a dream of mine to have a wee business selling things that I have made – so here I am! My hope is that you love my creations just as much as I do, Katrina"
line 3d printing
We started 3D printing so we could print miniatures for our tabletop games.
We quickly realised just how many different things a 3D printer could produce and after many orders from friends we decided to open a business so we could share our love of printing and how much fun can be had with it.
LOGAN AND BERRY
"Hi Sharron here, I have always loved to knit and crochet but have not always found the colours I want to work with. Researching natural dyes made me realise how much colour can be found in nature and once I started experimenting I couldn’t stop. Every batch of dye produces slightly different colours making the results unique and magic."
Made by Hand 4 U
"Hi, my name is Sharon and I got involved with crafting as it gave me the opportunity to combine my 3 favourite passions. I love creating, sewing and fabric. I enjoy using colours and patterns to create beautiful things which can be practical and decorative at the same time."
made just for you
Kia ora, my name is Aimee. I'm a mum of one from the Kapiti Coast. I have been a creative all my life however after going through a lot of grief, most recently I've poured my heart and soul in to painting...literally poured the paint! Art is therapy, art is healing! I love being creative, I love where it takes me.
MN.Creations Art
My name is Mel, and I started drawing 3 years ago, when I was going through some difficult challenges with my sons health, that affected daily living. I found that using the zentangle method of drawing helped me to stop, relax, and be still, as well as exploring my artistic talents that had been laying dormant for many years. I am inspired by nature and animals, using ink pen and dye."
NATURAL AS STONE
Hi, my name is Anita Schwabe, creator of Natural As Stones. I have always loved collecting rocks and decided I would try to shape and polish beach stones into a wearable form so people could enjoy the colours and textures of the beautiful stones around NZ .
nanas TREASURES
"Nanas Treasures came about when the grandchildren started to arrive. We made a recycled cape for Lily and then Nana Phyl had ideas for jackets and got carried away! So we decided to see how we went selling them. I made a couple of pair of slippers to fill up our first stall and off we went . We have had such a great response! Our jackets and slippers have kept many wee treasures cosy . We love recycling the wool blankets and now the vintage linen as well into unique garments that are also so practical and are handed on with love."
PATIO PALS
"I love art , dogs and outdoor sculptures . I was playing around with a sculpture for my garden and ended up with a very cute patiopals and then another one and another one . I love making them and eventually began selling them, and so Patio Pals began."
plumatic
My name is Trudy and I live in Wellington. I source old inner tubes from local bike shops and upcycle them into jewellery for you to wear and enjoy. It's an awesome use of something that usually ends up in the landfill. I make all of my hooks out of sterling silver and cut the tubes by hand into a variety of shapes, mostly feathers and some leaves, tear drops or other shapes. Most of them are hand painted using metallic paint to catch the light as you move.
PODtential
"After 2 hand surgeries in 2022, I wanted to create products that were colourful, but also light to hold and manipulate. I am passionate about recycling and minimising waste, and discovered the perfect product- used coffee pods! I love working with Aluminium and knowing that I am using 100% of the pods creating something new and reused is rewarding. "
ROADWORN UPCYCLERS
"📣 Attention all cycling heads and their friends and family. We’re Roadworn and we create a variety of items from used bicycles 🚲. Tire Belts, to Pet Collars, to Earrings, Necklaces and more! We’ve probably got what your cycling friend needs! We run out of St Peters church in Wellington CBD. See the “Our Whanau” page on our website to learn more about our team of makers."
sacred soul knots
My journey into the Art of Macrame began when my daughter gifted me a "do it yourself" kit for a mini plant hanger. It was so gorgeous and I soon became addicted to knotting. I love the process of allowing my work to evolve and going with the flow. No two pieces of my work are exactly the same. A mistake made often ends up as a unique new design!
My work is truly for the Wild & Free spirit.
speck design
Speck Design was founded on a love of colour, creativity and a heavy dose of curiosity. Inspired by other makers and a need to create with our hands, the search began for what could be imagined with polymer clay.
Speck Design is a small, independent maker of handmade polymer clay jewellery based in Wellington, NZ. From unique earrings, hair clips and brooches to beads; we have a range of designs to suit your style.
sweet as resin art
Hi, my name is Christine and I create everyday items full of colour and vibrancy. Each item is unique and can be customised to suit your decor. Resin is such an amazing material to work with. Colours change and move creating an exclusive one and only product..I love seeing how the design evolves into the end result and get a real satisfaction when I complete a piece and feel the beauty of the colours.
the rainbow unicorn
“Hi, I am Sasha, an 8 year old who loves making jewellery along with my mum Abhi! Together we created The Rainbow Unicorn and sell a magical range of handmade jewellery! I was inspired watching young girls in business and wanted to do something on my own!”
THE YELLO STUDIO
I have been creating in some or other form since I was very young. During the lockdown I discovered stamp making and I have been obsessed ever since.
The Wonky Pixie
"The Wonky Pixie is all about botanical creations. From the forest to the sea, I create works from the inspiration of nature. Hand-creating dried flower art from pressed flowers to floral moons, to glass domes, to wreaths, and anything in between. Harvesting from my own gardens and/or if need be, locally sourced. Nature is a soulful connection, this is my journey through that inspiration and art. "
THE WOOLLY SISTERS
"The Woolly Sisters little boutique wool business came about from Lynley’s love of sheep and Carrie’s love of crocheting and knitting. Our mother taught us from an early age how to knit, Crochet and sew. Lynley and Nigel started their Valais Blacknose breed up program on their farm in the Marlborough Sounds region of the South Island NZ. Lynley wanted to do something with the long lush wool, so she started dyeing and felting and progressed from there. Carrie has always loved to crochet which has grown into a passion to create one-of-a-kind throws and blankets.
3D FANTASY
- We started 3D Fantasy as a way for our busy family to spend time together, and we each play an important role in the business. Mat is chief printer, Brigitte does Sales, Marketing, Admin and Accounts, and Sienna is the creative artist who paints all of the creations by hand. She also decides what we should print next! Together we are proud to produce high quality yet affordable 3d printed epic creations for our customers. Hope to see you at our next market!
WEE FLOWER CANDLE Co
Superior quality hand poured scented coconut soy candles and scented reed diffusers, handmade with love on the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand.
I started making candles in 2021 to give me something positive to focus on as I worked through recovering from a chronic illness. Following lots of positive feedback my hobby has grown to be a bit bigger than initially intended and I am loving the opportunity to share my creations with people.
I started making candles in 2021 to give me something positive to focus on as I worked through recovering from a chronic illness. Following lots of positive feedback my hobby has grown to be a bit bigger than initially intended and I am loving the opportunity to share my creations with people.
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Wilson Ink Art
I rediscovered my love of drawing during lockdown in early 2020. Having previously worked with paint and coloured pencils, I decided to experiment with a new medium —ink pens— which I found really suited my love of tone and texture. Each artwork is intended to raise a smile and tell a story. I particularly enjoy discussing my designs with customers and hearing how they connect with the content; this can lead to completely new and exciting narratives!
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