We had a fantastic time at the Victoria Square Market on Saturday, so thank you Ōtakaro, Matapopore, and all the awesome Christchurch makers who braved a chilly start to a lovely day! If you missed the market, or wish you’d grabbed a few more gorgeous goodies, check out our showcase of Felt makers who were at the market.
Sonia McManus of Sonia Therese Design is a jeweller with a passion and a purpose. Before becoming a jeweller Sonia attained three university degrees (including a PhD in civil engineering!) but she put all that aside to follow her true creative passion – eco-ethical jewellery
When grandfather and builder “Papa Stu” embarked on his new project of Timber and Twine Handmade Toys, he also began a journey into new technologies and production techniques. His tactile timber toys are lovingly made in his Christchurch workshop using beautiful native reclaimed timbers and natural finishes, and are designed to inspire imaginative, naturally engaging play for preschoolers, and sensory experiences for babies.
The Christchurch Women’s Lifestyle Expo is on this weekend, and Felt will be there! Come and meet the team and enter our Pin and Win competition for one of eight gorgeous prizes from our fabulous Felt makers. We’ve got fantastic prizes from Re-Arranged, Khadil, Zippitydoodah, … Read more »
The L’oil balms brand is created by Kelly Dorgan in her home in Beckenham, Christchurch, which she shares with her artist partner and their two teenagers. Their property (which they have dubbed Birdwood Studios) is a bit of a creative hive with music, dance, food … Read more »
Tedge of Whimsy Wood & Wool has a passion for creating with natural materials. When she’s not working with pieces of wood, wielding a paintbrush or spinning up glorious fibres, you’ll find her in the garden where she and her husband, Arnold, enjoy growing fruit, … Read more »
Joanna of Small & Loud says “As a child I always imagined having my own business, selling my own handmade crafty things. Funny how things work out!” The inspiration for her business was formed when hunting for a birthday present for her nephew. Unable to … Read more »
Heads up Christchurch yarnsters! Midwinter Woolfeast is here again, this Saturday – your opportunity to buy from some of New Zealand’s most talented fibre artists and indie yarn dyers…
Here’s something for the geeky crafters out there – or is that crafty geeks? Discover the maths behind craft and the craft behind maths at Christchurch’s first Maths Craft Day, Sunday June 18 in The Great Hall at The Arts Centre…
Designer, music producer and DJ Nigel Greene takes inspiration for his eye-catching Greeen Customs jewellery creations from his engineering and music backgrounds, as well as the natural and manmade materials he uses. In his workshop in Christchurch he seamlessly blends native and exotic timbers, and … Read more »