**For Immediate Release **
Wellington, New Zealand - May, 29 2006
CraftWerk - Wellington's, Unique Craft Fair Experience Launches
CraftWerk is a bi-monthly craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the Wellington craft scene. The inaugural
CraftWerk launches at The Paramount Theatre on the 13th of July from 5.30pm.
CraftWerk will feature a diverse range of: art, handmade items, and indie designer fashion, representing New Zealand’s
handmade revolution. What sets CraftWerk apart from any other fair is our intention to foster and inspire kiwi crafters
without profiting at their expense. Simply think traditional fairs with a twist and you have CraftWerk.
The Paramount Theatre Wellington’s oldest Cinema and now its hottest events venue is where CraftWerk calls home. The
Paramount’s lounge bar is stocked with a wide range of beers and wines as well as soft drinks, snacks and Kapiti
ice-cream. This relaxing atmosphere, in the middle of Wellington's hub of entertainment and nightlife, Courtenay Place,
allows vendors and shoppers alike a break from the bustle and a chance to absorb the CraftWerk experience.
Right now CraftWerk is accepting applications for vendors. Application details can be located at www.craftwerk.co.nz, or
by emailing craft@craftwerk.co.nz. There is no charge for applying; our only pre-requisite is that everything vendors
sell is handmade and coming from the bottom of their crafty heart.
Unlike traditional fairs CraftWerk supplies vendors with a table, chair and a private mailing list to share tips, tricks
or a crafty shoulder to cry on when the cat turns your wool collection into a bed. Additionally if CraftWerk manages to
obtain sponsorship we plan to refund every Vendor a third of their application fee on the night. Yes, yet another thing
which makes CraftWerk different from every other fair or market in New Zealand.
CraftWerk only accepts vendors with handmade items. So don't expect any imported second class creations or junk from
your Nana’s Hat Box. Unless it's a very stylish Hat Box in which case it's probably been converted into a bag. So get
your Craft On and be at the Paramount Theatre for a night of Craft on July 13th from 5.30pm
CraftWerk is organised (for love and not for profit) by dedicated crafters Heather Barnes and Sue Tyler. Heather was the
genius mind behind BitchCraft and Sue one of the Crafters. Held twice in 2005 BitchCraft was a smashing success. In
fact, most vendors had only two complaints: there were too many bodies and they sold out of merchandise! Not a bad
problem to have if you're a vendor! Vendors and shoppers told us that BitchCraft was the BEST fair they had ever
attended.
Both Sue and Heather are available for interviews to discuss CraftWerk and the rising craft revolution, craft
demonstrations and anything else craft related. The only problem might be getting them to stop talking.
For more information:
visit www.craftwerk.co.nz
ENDS