North Sydney Festival

Discover a vibrant marketplace at the North Sydney Festival, featuring talented artisans who blend creativity with sustainability. Support these passionate makers and find something truly special.

• Robyn Morris Atelier (@robynmorris_atelier) - a celebration of the earthy and handmade wild-foraged flower posies, whimsical fairy doors, raw hemp crochet bags and baskets, and unique wild-foraged basketry items. 

• Clay Nerd (@neridapatton) - small-batch functional ceramics inspired by the Australian landscape. Each piece is lovingly handcrafted by Nerida in her home studio on Cammeraygal Country. 

• Upcycled Glassware (@upcycled.glassware) - the motivation behind Upcycled Glassware is to reduce landfill waste by transforming discarded bottles into functional art pieces like vases, sprouters, and tumblers. Each piece is crafted in our Botany studio using small-batch methods, aligning with our mission to promote sustainable living and mindful consumption. 

• Land & by Sea Studio (@landandbyseastudio) - founded by Trish Garcia, is a multidisciplinary art studio inspired by the landscapes of Sydney and the Philippines. Trish’s vibrant, playful work captures the essence of nature, travel, and summer adventures. All original art, including hand-crafted frames and illustrations, is created by hand and printed in small, on-demand runs.

• Productive by You (@productivebyyou) - designs and packs modern DIY Embroidery Kits and handcraft crochet plushies, keyrings, and hats. Their kits feature patterns that appeal to the younger generation, helping to revive a fading skill. 

• Hilda (@hildaonline) - luxurious batik fashion, accessories, and homewares made from batik prints and materials sourced from Ghana. The collection includes handmade bags, baskets, and a vegan skincare range featuring shea butter and soap. 

• Designed by Kate (@designedbykatesydney) - Kate's background in theatre design taught her to craft whimsical creations from found materials, each with its own story. Kate repurposes rescued materials like upcycled leather, vintage prints, train moquette, and old paintings into unique, wearable bags that are both functional and artistic. 

• Banish (@banish.au) - recycled plastic range, including pens, carabiners, mini pots etc. and will have information about their experiences and a BRAD corporate recycle box.