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The Birkenhead Artisan Market is one of Auckland's premier markets selling artisan foodstuffs and an amazing array of textiles, jewellery, homewares, clothing and art that are hard to find in New Zealand. A mix of farmer's market and upmarket craft market
INFORMATION ON THE MARKET The market sells artisan and organic foodstuffs from New Zealand producers as well as an amazing array of homewares, art, jewellery and ceramics from around the world. Items sold always have a point of difference. Some are beautifully handcrafted here in New Zealand, some are imported from overseas, but all share one common theme; they are not widely sold throughout New Zealand and in some cases are only sold at this market. You will always find unique and interesting pieces to adorn yourself, your children or your home. Each stall is handpicked and vetted to ensure the standards are kept high. The aim of the market is always to provide you with good quality items at reasonable prices. Come and enjoy the music, and meet up with friends and family in a convivial atmosphere that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Try beautiful food from our artisan stalls, sit in the shade of the trees and relax! August 2010 Hi Everyone Well it is market time again! Same time, same place. Inside the house we have La Maison du Chocolate, the perfect accessory for a night in front of the telly; Shelley's Embroidery;Twohand Jewellery; Little Cookies and Diane's knitting for new arrivals. Elusive Design is in the garden room with a range of goodies and check out the funky handknitted scarves made by Rose. Don't forget to stop by and say hello to Cynthia and admire her cute handmade and totally unique cards. These are just a few of the many stalls inside the house this weekend. Outside the usual suspects will all be there; Fruit Direct 2U; Ashore Fine Foods; Desert Therapy with their yummy baklava and dips; Divinity Oils; Pearl Vintage; Xino Preserves and many more. New to the market this month Arcadia Creams, all natural and handmade creams for a number of skin ailments; another newbie is Rae Johnson who handknits ponchos. Rae is well known around the arts and crafts circuit and a poncho is the perfect thing for this time of year. There are a number of other new stalls, something for everyone and well worth a visit. These are just a few of the stallholders see below for a full list and keep checking the website for further information. The Beach Haven and Birkdale Anglican Church will be in the Garden Room fundraising with Entertainment Books available to buy ($65 each and well worth every dollar!), not to mention their usual selection of lovely goodies. On the fundraising front we also have Emma selling cupcakes on the verandah in aid of the SPCA's Cupcake Day. Don't forget the market now has its own Facebook page, which everyone is welcome to visit (just click on the link below) and add links, become a fan etc. Check it out! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Birkenhead-Auckland/Birkenhead-Artisan-Market/292464627104?ref=ts I look forward to seeing you at the market!! PS Don't be put off by the weather, the market will go on regardless. All 3 rooms of the house will remain open so don't forget to visit inside the house for new stalls in the Garden Room, Plunkett Room and Main Room.
New Stalls this Month: David Kerr - Photo Art
Elusive Design - handmade soy candles and cross stitch kits.
Arcadia Creams - natural products for skin issues.
Sushi - fresh and handmade.
Peri Toy Co - wooden toys.
Cachecol - unique handknitted scarves.
Rae Johnson - handmade ponchos.
Please find below a list of stallholders appearing at this month’s market. This is not a complete list at this point, keep checking for regular updates.
Food Ashore – breads, cheeses, oils, dips and more.
Fruit direct to you – fresh fruit, vegetables and jam. La Maison du Chocolat – chocolates, fudge and other sweet goodies.
Divinity Olives - quality olive oils.
Honey Bee Manor - locally produced honey.
Desert Therapy - bakalava, savouries and yummy dips.
Mussel Fritters - the name says it all - NEW
Xino Preserves - jams and other goodies to tempt the tastebuds.
Sushi - NEW
Children
Diana Mentor – handknitted babywear
Aquabub - amber teething rings, slings and things.
Little Cookies - get the kids baking.
Pam Andrson - handknitted merino baby hats and boots.
Peri Toy Co - wooden toys - NEW
Books
Book reps - quality books at great prices.
David Ling - New Zealand themed books.
Art
David Kerr - photo art - NEW
Craft
Beadworks – jewellery and beads.
Shelley Warner – embroidered towels, angels, cards, bags and aprons.
Two Hand Jewellery – earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Cynthia’s Cards – handmade cards.
Pearl Vintage - unique jewellery.
Egyptian Handicrafts.
Cachecol - funky handmade scarves - NEW
Shirley McCarthy - handmade crafts.
Elusive Design - handmaded soy candles, cross stitch kits and some art - NEW
Other
Arcadia Creams - natural products for those with skin issues - NEW
Doggie Gobbles - all natural treats for dogs.
Fundraisers
Birkdale and Beach Haven Anglican Church - samosas and other yummies.
Emma - cupcakes sold for the SPCA's Cupcake Day fundraiser.
REGULAR STALLHOLDERS
Ashore - Fine Foods from New Zealand around the world. Ashore sell bread and cheese at the market as well as an interesting selection of goods from their shop
Fruit Direct 2 U - a great selection of fresh fruit and vegetables
Let Them Eat Cake - French croissants, pastries and breads
La Maison du Chocolat - high quality chocolates made locally. Pearl Vintage - beautiful unique jewellery.
Divinity Oils - a perfect ingredient for the perfect dish.
Little Cookies - fun accessories to get the kids baking and the best selection of cookie cutters.
Pam Anderson - handknitted merino hats and booties for littlies and a lovely range of handmade cushions and other textiles.
Aquabub - Natural parenting products including baby carriers, natural fibre modern cloth nappies and baltic amber teething necklaces and bracelets
Two Hand Jewellery - delicate and delectable handmade earrings and bracelets using really interesting stones
Diana Mentor - beautifully hand knitted goods for babies.
Shelley Warner - hand made and embroidered goods from hand towels and flannels to handmade angels
Cynthia Cards - cute hand made cards
Desert Therapy - turkish savouries, dips and baklava.
Reflex for Health - our resident reflexologist found in the garden room
Books - childrens and adult books at impossible to beat prices
David Ling Publishing - interesting books from interesting authors
Shirley - creative bookmarks, children's decorative letters etc
Personalised Pencilcases - Kerry personalises bags, pencil cases etc while you wait with your name
HoneyBee Manor - locally bees, local award winning honey.
We are happy to provide free stalls to fundraisers in the area and in particular to schools to encourage creativity in children. Please contact me if you wish to have a stall at the market.
We also welcome buskers. If you wish to busk at the market please either contact me (details below) or just turn up at the market on the day.
The Birkenhead Artisan Market is a Unicef Global Parent and every month money from the market goes to Unicef to help children in developing countries.
Kind regards Toni-maree Rowe Market Co-ordinator If you would like to speak with me or have any ideas for the Birkenhead Market please come and find me or use the contact details below.
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(click on the link above to see photos from the market) Dates for 2010
21st August, 18th September, 16th October, 20th November.
December Markets to be advised.
How to find us: The market is located at Highbury House on Hinemoa Street in the heart of the cafe strip in historical Birkenhead. On a map you will find us opposite Glade Place. There is plenty of street parking in the area. |
