Yay, it’s that time again! Craft2.0 is on from 10am till 3pm at TheNewDowse in Lower Hutt this Saturday 11 April. Among the many awesomely talented crafters attending are Sweet William, Little Ladies, Little Imp, Taprobane, Minu, Boocraft, Black Swan, Citrus Daisy, Shaky Isles, SuperVery, … Read more »
Plans are underway to establish a making space in Christchurch, where people who make stuff can hang out and work together, socialise, collaborate, exchange ideas and work on their projects in good company. If you’re interested in this idea and based in Canterbury, this is … Read more »
Everything Vintage is on from 10am till 3pm this Saturday 4 April in Christchurch. Head along to Windsor School Community Hall, 170 Burwood Road (off QE2 Drive), to get your fix of true vintage and check out the vintage-inspired creations of Bean Bags, Citrus Daisy, … Read more »
Yet another exciting event on this weekend: Newtown Fair starts at 10am on Sunday. The signature event of the Newtown Festival, the Street Fair is Newtown’s community party to which all of Wellington is invited. Head along to Riddiford Street, Newtown for a smorgasbord of … Read more »
There’s crafty happenings in the Wairarapa this weekend as well, with the legendary Martinborough Fair kicking off at 8am on Saturday. Martinborough Fair gives craftspeople a chance to display and sell their wares and it’s a major fundraiser for the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa … Read more »
New Brighton Market runs from 9am till 2pm this Saturday 7th March (and every 1st Saturday in the month) in New Brighton Mall, Christchurch. I went along to this last month, and it’s a great market with a friendly vibe and live music (pirate music, … Read more »
The inaugural session of Crafty Business will begin at 7pm on Monday 2 February at Churchills Public House, 441 Colombo Street in Sydenham, Christchurch. Crafty Business is a chance for Christchurch crafters to get together and exchange ideas, make new contacts, collaborate and socialise with … Read more »
Christmas Knack, Berhampore School’s fundraising craft market, is on from 10am till 2pm this Saturday 6 December at 105 Britomart Street, Berhampore, Wellington. Featuring beautiful original New Zealand-made craft including unique jewellery, textile art, ceramics and fine art, the Knack Market is a great place … Read more »
For those of you who are more fashion confused than fashion conscious, Amy at the Loop Knittery in Christchurch is hosting a traditional afternoon tea with image consultant Joanna Giles this Saturday, November 29th from 3.30 till 5.30pm. The event is targeted towards crafters, especially … Read more »
Birkenhead Artisan Market kicks off at 9am this Saturday 15th November and again for a special Christmas market on Saturday 29th November. Selling artisan foodstuffs and an amazing array of textiles, jewellery, homewares and art, the Artisan Market is a mixture of farmer’s market and … Read more »