Markets @ the Whangarei Mid Winter Arts Festival 2007

Artisans Market


Artisans

Explore the wonderful world of creative arts and crafts, discover awe-inspiring talent, creative and vibrant people, add to your collection or be in a perfect place to buy your gifts.

The Artisans Market is a collection of Artists and craftsman from the Artisans Fairs held over summer, and several visiting artisans from around New Zealand. Strictly New Zealand made, high quality products only are allowed at the Artisans Market – where you are able to purchase directly from artisans themselves. This bustling market filled with beautiful wares is being held in the Main Exhibition Hall and the passageways in Forum North. Eftpos facilities for cash withdrawal is available from the Ticket Office at Forum North.

Also in the Exhibition Hall – for your entertainment:
The Festival is pleased to be hosting a Performance Stage in the Main Exhibition Hall this year. This programme aims to showcase some of the extra-ordinary musical talents we have in this community. Please be generous to our musicians, and make generous donations to gesture your appreciation of their efforts and talents.

To see the full programme for the Exhibition Hall Performance Stage, click here

Library Courtyard Market (international)

New to the festival, the Library Courtyard Market is situated outdoors outside the new Central Library. The market is being developed as an another aspect of the festival, supporting cultural diversity in our community, and increasing participation from all ethnic groups.

A variety of international stalls is already confirmed and will be announced on the 15th July – watch this space!

Courtyard Café (Forum North)

The Mayoral Parking around the back of Forum North is being enclosed, and will host a Marquee for an undercover café. Food stalls include Wood-fired oven baked Pizzas, Coffee, delicious cakes and biscuits, Spit Roast, Hotdogs and Chips, Mussel fritters, Thai food and more…

Stalls List

Names in bold are Artists in Action - Watch them whilst they work!

Main Exhibition Hall

Stall # Name Artform
E1 Hana Easton Fine silver and dichroic glass jewellery
E2 Betty Hooper Weaving
E4 Allen Harnwell Acrylic encaustic fantasy artwork
E5 Gabrielle Ashton Cut glass-making and jewellery
E6 Helen Osbourne Paintings and jewellery
E7 Steve Moase Paintings and prints
E8 Karen Irwin Glass bead making, jewellery
E9 Akka Tiemersma Ceramic art
E13 Doug Wakelin Fishing gear
E14 Wayne Hagh Art Prints
E15 Jesse Henderson Designer clothing
E16-E17 KMR Crafts Candles, cards, folkart etc
E18 Ndoro Printing Company Printed Tshirts
E19 Zena Poulgrain Hand knitted hats and scarves
E20 Ali Baird Ceramic wall art
E21 Jo May Designs Silk painting
E22 Kiwi Puppet Company Children's puppets
E23 Maxi Thomas Olive oil
E24 Ruth O'Donnel Childrens knitwear
E25 Bead Fest Beads and jewellery
E26-E28 Crafts and Arts Northland Paintings and craft
E29-E30 Vortex Prints Fabric design and print
E31 Peter Christensen Photography
E32-E33 Mike McGregor Blown glass
E34 Adam Blackwell Gold and silversmith, bone carving
E35 Phil Hulse Watercolours
E36 Colleen and Ron De Roy Hypa Thupha
 
Outside Main Exhibition Hall
C41 Mr Mac - Doug the Digger Childrens books
C42 Betty Blumsky Silk scarves
C43 Cath Curtis Mens and womens (machine) knitwear
C44 Rias Soaps Natural hand-made soaps
C45-C46 Kauri Skills Mosaic art, pavers, planters, wall hangings
C47 Bronwyn Noy Beaded jewellery, earrings
C48 Dianne Ross Photography
 
Children's Indoor Area (outside the Bounty Room)
F37 Essense Northland Cakes and biscuits
F38 Face Panting  
F39 Festival Flag Painting  
F40 Candle - dipping  
 
Forum North Corridor Stalls
Pete Griffiths Handcrafted knives and wood carvings
Annette Glapin Ceramics
Kathy Mortimer Artwork with sand and shell
The Teahouse Floral art and designs
 
Back of Forum North - Courtyard Outdoor Stalls (Children's Area)
Joanne Smith Childrens puzzles
Faye Kippenaar Poi's and devil sticks and art
Erica Magic bubble wands
 
Front of Forum North - Outdoor Stalls
Di and Stu Vallis Furniture, wood and art
Red Tui Art Tile wall panels
Ponga Dezigns Carved Ponga, plants and pots
 
Outdoor Courtyard Market
Richard Tarrant Mini boats, jewellery and clothing
Himalayan Trading Post Indian and Tibetan stalls
Alymayu Crafts and Music Arts from the Andes
 
Community Arts Centre Stalls
Whangarei Theatre Group
Northland School of Ballet
Northland Performing Arts
Whangarei Harmony Chorus
Whangarei Choral Society
Medieval Society
Whangarei Rock and Gemstone Club
Alliance Francaise
Mac Lucas - Glass etching demonstration
Whangarei Spinners and Weavers
Citizens Advice Bureau
 
Food Stalls
Wood-fired oven Pizzas
Calico - Mussell Fritters
Candy floss and Donuts
Mr Whippy
Espresso Coffee
Essence Northland biscuits and cakes
Chips and Hotdogs
Split Roast
 

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