Mapua Makers Market, 10am–3pm, Sunday 26 January, Mapua
Creative makers in Mapua and the Nelson and Bays region are once again preparing for the Mapua Makers Market, back for 2014. Taking place in the Mapua Hall on Aranui Road, the MMM will once again showcase talented makers from the region with a great range of handmade items, each lovingly created by the person selling it.
Papakura Homemade Market, 9am–12pm, Saturday 18 January, Auckland
The Papakura Homemade Market is back for 2014 with more handmade goodies and its trademark emphasis on reuse and recycling. Featuring over 20 stalls, this vibrant and colourful market can be found at the Pahurehure Shopping Centre, Corner of Elliot Street and Rushgreen Ave, Papakura.
It’s the final countdown (cue dramatic ’80s soundtrack) to Christmas and there’s a colourful cluster of maker markets still to take place around the country, where you’ll find gorgeous handcrafted gifts to fill your present list. And don’t forget that you can always shop for crafty goodness from the comfort of your own home, anytime, here on Felt. Just check out our Christmas Gift Guide – it’s bursting with creative ideas.
Bambino Encraftment, 10am–3pm, Saturday 7 December, Christchurch
This Saturday Bambino Encraftment will be showcasing over 40 stalls of gorgeous handmade items for babies and children. There’ll be clothing, accessories, dress ups, toys, sweet treats and more, as well as live music from Petite Music Box.
Fruit Bowl Craft Jam, 4pm–9pm, Saturday 30 November and 9am–2pm, Sunday 1 December, Hastings
It’s a bumper weekend of craft this weekend, and Hawkes Bay residents are in for a treat. This year the Bay’s own Fruit Bowl Craft Jam presents an extravaganza of contemporary craft and design, with the Starry, Starry Craft market on Saturday night, continuing on Sunday morning with The Morning (Cr)After.
Auckland Art & Craft Fair, 11am–3pm, Saturday 30 November, Auckland
We are super excited to be in the City of Sails for Auckland Art & Craft Fair at the Aotea Centre this Saturday. A twice yearly treat for northern lovers of quality handmade products, Auckland Art & Craft Fair showcases some of New Zealand’s great independent and contemporary designers, artists and crafters.
Craft Love Festival, 5pm–9pm, Friday 29 November, Christchurch
This weekend Christchurch welcomes back the fabulous Craft Love Festival, brought to you by Hazel Loves Design and Hollymayb. This event promises to be a market extravaganza, celebrating the launch of Hazed Magazine in print and showcasing some of Canterbury’s finest indie designers.
Home, Body and Beauty Market, 9am–1pm, Saturday 23 November, Warkworth
Heads-up Auckland folk, here’s a great market to check out this weekend. The Warkworth Home, Body and Beauty Market will be setting up for its Christmas bash at the Masonic Hall on Baxter Street, this Saturday.
Kristmas Knack, 9.30am–2.30pm, Saturday 16 November, Wellington
Chock-full of beautiful and original New Zealand-made craft, Kristmas Knack is a great place for Wellingtonians to get all their Christmas shopping done, and then sit back and enjoy December.
Crafternoon Tea, 10am–2pm, Saturday 16 November, Auckland
Home to some of Auckland’s best crafters and designers, this stalwart of the maker market scene hosts more than 42 creative stall holders every month, and you’ll find many Auckland-based Felt sellers making an appearance there.