Crochet and knitting items for family, friends and home, with handmade dolls too. Jo makes some amazing things... Pop and see her facebook page, its well worth viewing her creative talents
Jacana Quilts is a mother daughter team dedicated to making handmade quilts and gift ware.
Quilts, hand bags, bags, table runners etc
The quality of the quilts is quiet lovely...they are beautifully designed and beautifully made...
Well worth a look... they attend local craft markets in the area..
Clarkville, New Zealand
KJ Creations - home of unique giftware. All creations are one of a kind and handmade in Kaiapoi.
A wee piece of Kiwi nostalgia inspired by retired New Zealand currency. Laser carving enhances the detail of each coin bringing them to life in a way not seen on the actual coins. Each coin comes beautifully packaged ready to gift or just to spoil yourself. Our coins measure approximately 190mm diameter with a depth of 18mm. This can vary due to wood variations, but will not be less than stated.Using solid New Zealand Rimu sourced from local timber merchants enables shipping to most countries, (you will need to check individual countries requirements before shipping).Is there a date that holds significance to you? Let us know and we can incorporate it on to your clock.
Handmade wedding and event signage, personalised gifts, home decor and more!
So many new products! Featuring our newly released keepsake boxes More ideas and designs coming! So many wedding signage and so little time wouldn’t change it!
Beautiful home made Soy Wax Candles. A variety of fragrances and sizes.
Based in Kaiapoi and I attend the regular Markets on a Sat morning.
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Lisa is so lovely... she is a wonderful lady and so kind and welcoming...plus she makes some lovely candles... pop along to see her at the markets in Kaiapoi, give her a call or visit her Facebook page
Shop creatives and entrepreneurs at our markets across North Canterbury and Emporium in Kaiapoi.
North Canterbury Creative Emporium is open for business in the shops beside Countdown Kaiapoi! Swing by and explore our shelves filled with the products of over 30 local creatives and entrepreneurs. Whether you're looking for a special gift or need a takeaway coffee and sweet treat from Sprinkles Bakehouse, our Emporium has something for everyone.
Come by to support local businesses, and be part of this exciting moment in North Canterbury!
My name is Paris I am 14 years old, and I go to Kaiapoi high school. I play netball, tennis and do karate. Once I finish school I am going to study to become a Pediatric nurse, I have wanted to do this since the age of 10.
I had the idea from my mum (Shelley) to make little Christmas trees, so I decided to follow mums' idea.
Half of the money I make goes towards my study. I can make just about any colour for you and they are all lit up with white or coloured lights (your choice) I sell them at markets and made to order.
They are all $25
Handmade art designs made using wood, nails and thread. These are the current designs I have made so far...
Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi, New Zealand
Welcome to the creative world of That Arty Guy, Martyn Giles.
Martyn's background is varied and interesting having started out as an Engineering CAD Designer and later transitioning to Signwriting and Graphic Design.
Martyn is passionate about Art & Design and is super fussy about his attention to detail.
He has the ability to formulate an idea and conceptualise it using tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
Whether it is signage, design, airbrushing, in fact anything arty, then let That Arty Guy be the "Go To" person for all your Creative FX.
Allan and Andrea have been creating our garden of sculptures since 1993. We started with a bare paddock . Today it is an established garden with paths and ponds and full of art at every turn. Allan O’Loughlin is a sculptor of steel. He has created the most amazing collection of his sculptures /art you'll see in a garden setting. It is unique,quirky and entertaining. There are sitting areas throughout, a grand table under a massive steel chandelier, all created by Allan. When you visit you are welcome to bring a picnic and relax in the shelter of our garden. “The Rusty Acre” has been developed mainly due to my passion for home decor and restyling furniture , I just like nice things. I am a registered nurse and have a busy job in a operating theatre, The Rusty Acre gives me that chance to free my spirit and to express to myself. My shop is full of beautiful home items, soaps, candles, jewelry, french furniture and personally collected brocante items. I love the feeling you have when you buy something special and it gives you that nice feeling inside every time you look / smell or touch it. I hope to offer that to my customers when they visit The Rusty Acre.
Art has always been a passion of mine. As a child I loved to draw and paint – it was an escape.
As life went on: marriage, having twins and emigrating to New Zealand from the UK took over and there was little time for pencils and brushes.
It is now that I have time to begin my journey……..
I started with Folk Art, I loved the specialized brushes and clean lines and shading required. I then tried applying these disciplines to canvas and board using a variety of mediums. Favouring Acrylics.
As I have not had any formal training, I try to imagine the finished painting then work out how to do it.
I gain inspiration from many sources: nature, glass, fruit, flowers, landscapes, buildings and historical landmarks to name a few. But I am always willing to try something new – go in a different direction.
I have recently produced a collection of unusual abstract works called ‘Industrial Chaos’ inspired from childhood memories of my brother’s profession as a tool maker.
This has led me to even more abstract works, which I am enjoying very much but I still love to paint landscapes and still life.
I am actively involved with the Rangiora Art Society and am President of the Kaiapoi Creative Arts section of the KWMC.
Local exhibitions are the main avenue where I present my work. These are wonderful opportunities to network with other creative people in my community. Of which there are many.
I am available for commission work.
I feel incredibly blessed that I am able to express myself by way of a brush. The journey so far has taught me a lot about myself and everyday I look forward to what it brings creatively.