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From the Mouths of Babes

Submitted by Hadyn on Monday, 16 Oct 2006.

And by "Babes" I naturally mean those sexy Craftwerk babes:

Hey kids, Frost Boy: Craftwerk
It's time to get excited again, because Craftwerk is only a week away!

These cats will be there...

  • Electr!c Foxes - Crochet stupid bits.Think anatomical hearts, intestines, vaginas, dead bunnies and the like.
  • Super Very - Pin up girl magnets and jewelry. So hot.
  • A Low Hum - Camp Low Hum tickets, compilation CD's and Zines packed full of rad.
  • The Neo Cons - Laser Cut Badges Zines and cds. Grayson Gilmore + So So Modern merch and other things.
  • Triangle - Gloves and sleeves, Fimo Badges and 'Jean Bling'.
  • White Fungus and Tim Bollinger - Independent publications: full range of White Fungus back-issues and comics by TIm Bollinger.
  • Babylicious - Screen printed goodies for the little ones. Made by one of our Wellingtonistas!
  • Toast! - Cute one off garments made in Nelson.
  • Guillotine Zeens - Locally made Zines and comics. Felt me up Brooches.
  • Noisywerks - Messenger and Tote bags made from retro and recycled fabrics. Felt purses and friendship bracelets.
  • ISHLAND and VideoBlood - DVD's and badges. Find out what these crazy kids are up to next.
  • Tacit - Badges, Brooches, hairpins, bags and notebooks - all crafted from everyday and discarded objects.
  • Ard's Cards - Cute, fun, Iconic, photographic Cards.
  • Tiny Happy - Bags, babies shoes and pants, all hand made from recycled fabrics.
  • The Kitchin - a collection of kitchy bits and bobs.
  • Trashe - Felt pocket pets.
  • Go Whistle Dixie - Hand printed cards - an ephemera extravaganza!
  • Dayglo Designs - Felt brooches and patches, collaged greeting cards.
  • Poppyshock - Jewlery and small artworks.
  • Paper tin - Crochet and felt badges, Hama badges, headbands, totes.
  • Baibin - Cool crochet and hand knits for baby. Adult hats and brooches.
  • Janelle Tottenham - Felted purses, Knitted hats, knitted and felted tote bags, textile heart and leaf brooches.
  • Two Annas - Fabric button cuffs, vintage and retro shirts and skirts and other sunshiny things.
  • Scrappers - The original fighting bears. Range of felt bears comprising of toys, tees, rattles, pillows and blankets.
  • Church of Craft - Art-deco style beaded earrings and necklaces.
  • Fat Sparrow - Licorice allsort bags, zipper pouches, crochet scarfs, hand bound journals.
  • Selvage - Bags, purses and aprons made from recycled fabrics.
  • Dandylion - Range of products sold at the store including Cutey Patootie Underwear.
  • Honey Child - Pin up girl coasters and earrings.

And...

CRAFTWERK! Yep, we got our very own table this time, with LUCKY DIPS that'll blow your mind. And any $$ we make will go to making the next Craftwerk event more awesome than you can handle.

Also remember the mix tape swap box - Bring a tape, take a tape.

Entertainment from:

  • Blain Hosford

  • The Actuallities
  • Thom McArthur.

And there will be a stall jam-packed with band merch from these and other local artists.

Wow, that's a lot of Crazy.

WHAT? Craftwerk - The NZ edition.
WHEN? Labour Monday the 23rd October, 2-5pm
WHERE? Southern Cross Tavern. Top o' Cuba St
ALL AGES!

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# Submitted by sue on Monday, 16 Oct 2006.

YAY for crafty personages!


# Submitted by lane (not verified) on Monday, 16 Oct 2006.

Wow, this sounds fantastic. My boyfriend and I just moved to Wellington from San Francisco. We'll definitely come check it out.

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