Kay Katherley of Satherley Silks (known as Kiwisilks on Felt) produces her vibrant work in a rustic shed that’s cold in winter and hot in summer, but she still enjoys every minute of it. Kay reckons that painting silk is a heap of fun and she never tires of it, even though she’s painted and sold well over a thousand pieces!
Heads up Auckland fabric fiends, Fabric-A-Brac is returning to the city of sails!
Aucklanders, make sure you mark 1 August in your calendars, so you don’t miss the next General Collective Market Day. The market is settling into a new indoor venue and is bigger and better than ever.
Avoir Young designs and produces unique, vibrant hand-painted hats that are sure to catch the eye and the imagination. Avoir takes pride in the individuality of his designs – everyone is unique, so his hats are too.
Pin and win at Auckland Fair this Sunday!
Devonport Craft and Fine Food Market, 10am–2pm, Sunday 3 May, Auckland
The next Devonport Craft and Fine Food Market isn’t far away, Aucklanders, so mark your calenders for this fix of fine food and crafty goodness. There’s a crowd of great Felt sellers present at this North Shore institution – here’s a selection of what’s on offer…
James Anderson of Hemi Homewares makes beautiful upcycled wooden homewares with the philosophy of helping people with no home. With a strongly held belief in everyone’s right to food, shelter and warmth, James donates 5% of the purchase price of all his products to the Auckland City Mission.
Crafternoon Tea, 10am–2pm, Saturday 18 April, Auckland
It’s Crafternoon Tea time again Aucklanders – this Auckland craft institution is bringing the handmade goodness to Kingsland again this weekend. There are a fair few Felties amongst the more than 40 stalls at Crafternoon Tea so it’s guaranteed to be a great day of handmade excellence.
Devonport Craft and Fine Food Market, 10am–2pm, Sunday 12 April, Auckland
The market formerly known as The Devonport Craft Market has had a name change, and it’s one which is sure to please. It’s now (drumroll please) The Devonport Craft and Fine Food Market – who could find fault with that? They’ve still got all your favourite local makers, but now you can be sure you won’t starve while you roam the stalls…
Designing and making jewellery is Julia Marin’s passion. The themes of her jewellery incorperate traditional techniques and styles learned in her homeland of Argentina with the experiences of her New Zealand life and the inspiration of New Zealand flora and fauna…