ENJOY! the local colour! the te tuhi summer markets

The te tuhi centre for the arts is located in Pakuranga Auckland, and this year they decided to run a local market. I think its a great idea because we all could do with a little more community. And shopping locally is one way to help the solve the problem of our flawed systems of consumption. but I won't go on about that just now.... instead I will introduce you to the local colour.

THE ANTI FASHION LEAUGESee Claire in the backround there? (not the pineapple head, the one wearing the blonde wig) She designs the t-shirts with clever illustrations, the badges, the pencils, the stationary... all of it. On her business card, she is ironically just the 'vice president'. yeah I get it :) funny woman you are!

'P.J.s all day now O.K.'

great!

I completely meant to buy a few of these pencils because they charmed me. but I forgot. next time, okay?
yes we do love the anti fashion league. She is a bit of a newbie as this was her first market but look out for her at the upcoming craftwerks. hopefully she'll get in:)

she has a really fun website for your amusement antifashionleague.com

CARAVAN

This woman has taken her love of caravans to the craft world, just look at the beautiful things she makes. Lies bought one of her cushions a while back which was equal parts weird and wonderful.

oh nostalgia, sweet sweet nostalgia.

next market there is talk of her bringing her retro caravan and parking it our front for people to admire. she will even let you go inside. bonus.

ALVITA

The local nuts. (I didn't mean that as a joke but it kinda sounds like one) These guys are all over the place now and doing really well, have you seen them at brittomart markets? a seriously good product.

THE ANTIQUES STALL (okay I don't really know the name)

the women are charming though, see?

MONKEY CRAFT

Sonja makes some cute kids clothes... check her website.

V+A

these sisters recently teamed up and started their own line of t-shirts and homeware. One is an illustrator/graphic designer and the cards, t-shirts, and cushions show off her original designs.
get in touch: virginia.angelia@ihug.com

TAMAKI ESTUARY PROTECTION SOCIETY

Don't you just love the logo? either it's purposely retro or it hasn't changed in 35 years. My money is on the latter.This woman volunteers her time promoting conservation.

Oh here's us. blush.

we're anemone by the way. but you know that already. Lies didn't do these market so it was just my stuff this time. we'll be reunited at craftwerk though, so anticipate our full range.

R U OK?

a craftwerk regular. Her badges speak for themselves.

Sarah will be at the next craftwerk but meanwhile you can find her here.

that's it for the markets. Sorry those I left out, I forgot to take photos of some people.

SO next te tuhi market is March 1st. more stall holders are invited so get in touch here if you are interested. don't be shy.

te tuhi link here

-kimberlee