Artisan Lane has proven to be a very poplar segment at the Sydney and Melbourne Gift Fairs so buyers will be pleased to know it is returning to Sydney in 2024 at the February Gift & Home Expo (including Sydney Gift Fair).
Artisan Lane supports local artisans by giving them an opportunity to showcase their craft in front of thousands of potential buyers. AGHA introduced it at Sydney Gift Fair 2020 in partnership with Buy from the Bush and has been a resounding success ever since.
Buyers can experience a creative community of artists, clay workers, jewellery makers, craftspeople and wood turners as they handcraft bespoke products in live demonstrations.
Some of the artisans featured in next year’s Artisan Lane include:
Harvey Walker Studio
Artisan: Sylvia Harvey-Walker
Harvey Walker Studio is all about bringing that holiday feeling and summer vibes into your home every day. With hand illustrated watercolours, these prints and cards are designed for any age, any occasion. Staying in touch with current home interior trends, the prints are unique yet designed with a modern coastal home in mind.
Littlehoothoot
Artisan: Rebecca Conlon
Littlehoothoot is a small, Australian Made stationery business based in Sutherland, New South Wales, founded by Rebecca Conlon. In 2020 she started creating greeting cards and prints to sell at local markets on the weekend and Littlehoothoot was born. Best known for the delicately hand-crafted scripts and leafy watercolour greeting cards, Littlehoothoot’s other products include prints, 100 per cent recycled notebooks and gift tags.
Chalkdust Fine Arts
Artisan: Belinda Reid
Chalkdust Fine Arts was founded by Belinda Reid, a self-taught artist hailing from Central Coast, QLD. She has been creating her products for the last 10 years, producing a range of gifts and homewares. Reid likes to produce products that are not only vibrant but practical and useful.
Zenti Designs
Founder: Emma Oliver
Zenti Designs founder Emma Oliver uses gouache and pencil to paint and create a collection of uniquely whimsical art and patterned goodies. Zenti Designs has a wide selection of colourful and fun greeting cards as well as a selection of archival art prints with an array of subjects ranging from our favourite Aussie birds and botanicals to a unique collection of colourful little shops and houses.
CandleXchange
Artisan: Karen Platt
Founded by Hayley Clarke and Karen Platt in 2021, CandleXchange is a home fragrance brand with the circular economy at its core. The Sydney-based venture focuses on natural materials, zero landfill and reusing containers, offering a unique ‘return & swap’ solution that enables eco-conscious consumers to return empty home fragrance containers for new, hand-poured, natural fragrance products.
Wei’s Creations
Founder: Stephanie Wei
Stephanie Wei, a passionate animal lover, founded Wei’s Creations in 2017 to create adorable and fun pet-related designs. Her journey began with bespoke pet portraits, which quickly gained popularity among pet owners who wanted a special and personalised memento of their furry friends.
Over time, Wei expanded her product line to include other items such as tote bags and clothing, all of which feature cute and whimsical cartoon pet designs.
Gift & Home Expo (including Sydney Gift Fair) is held at Sydney Showground from 17 to 20 February 2024.
