23/05/2022
It's the first of THREE monthly NEW ARTISANS & TRADERS EVENTS for Rochester City Vintage & Artisan Market this coming Saturday, 28th May. We'll have a wide range of makers and traders who've never experienced a market in our historic - and unique - High Street before.
Here's a run down on many of them - there will be more on the day!
Rochester Wick Company
Handmade candles, melts and more from Medway-based ‘candleier’ Sally Morgan
Aimee Maxelon Recycled Art
Mahoosively creative recycled art using a very wide range of stuff nobody wanted, from Gravesend-based Aimee Maxelon
Misty Dee
Original Mistry Jewellery Art from Canterbury Christ Church University arts graduate, Denise Litchmore – ROCHESTER BASED BUSINESS
https://www.facebook.com/dirkseyfriedphotography
Dirk Seyfried, a sickeningly talented photographer from Folkestone, brings photographic interpretations of the Kent coast to Rochester – and saves you the journey!
Woodshop Blocks and Pens
Custom-made wood blocks and pens, from recycled or reclaimed materials.
Loveellybelly with ellybellybears
Lovingly handmade in ROCHESTER, EllyBelly collector dolls are cute, charming – and UNIQUE!
https://www.facebook.com/SerendipityNaturalsUK
Desi and Ivor started their soaps and candles business in Lockdown – and in Walderslade! Now they’ve moved to Dover, but still come back to the one and ONLY market they now trade at. Why? Because our shoppers are sooooo lovely, they’ve been able to focus on their ‘white label’ business supplying small hotels and airbnb’s with their products, branded for each business.
https://www.facebook.com/enverrefusedglass
If you’re into glass jewellery and objets d’art, you have to stop by the stall of ROCHESTER-based Enverre Fused Glass. All original designs hand made by artist Val Clarke.
Facebook.com/Ricahomestyle
Enough to bring out the Masterchef in anyone, Caribbean, Spicy, Garlic and Lemon...and Fya Blaze marinades all artisan made. We’ve never seen the words ‘Oh wow!’ in comments about one of our traders before!
Designed by Lesley-Jane
Quilts, bags, Hats, messenger bags, bum bags... basically everything you can think of, handsewn from materials and textiles no one else wanted, by Lesley-Jane O’Rourke.
https://www.facebook.com/Pebble-peeps-by-Kelly-walker
Ever wandered along a beach looking at the pebbles and making pictures from them? That’s exactly what Kelly Walker turned into a reality! Affordable, handmade, original 3D art for your home.
https://www.facebook.com/badgerandbob/
handmade resin and polymer clay art you can wear by Caro Russo Tomassi – all the way from.... COBHAM! The one down the road, not the one in Surrey!
Hopeless Dolls
We couldn’t decide how to describe what these two sisters from Kent do, so we’ll leave it to them: ‘Hey Dolls, we’re a sister duo from Kent who sell creepy cute pins, prints, incense burners and much more’
Barnfield blooms
Seasonal bouquets from their own flower farm based in Upchurch, Kent. Flowers don’t come much fresher than this...
Flourpowerbakery.kent
Artisan bread and cakes all the way from... Maidstone!
Top Notch Boards
Timber products for your home, handmade from high quality West Country timbers. English Oak, Ash, Beech, Elm and other woods, all treated in food-safe oils and waxes.
Sew Cute, Sew Wild
Medway-based original, bespoke children’s and baby clothing. Lonodn boutique style for your little ones, right on your doorstep.
The Brownie Edit
Handmade Brownies and much, much more from the kitchen of The Brownie Edit
http://facebook.com/AMoonOnAStick
Bespoke homemade gifts for every occasion, from this Maidstone-based maker.
Annies Treats
Annie makes a range of tasty cupcakes, cake pops, scones – all using gluten-free ingredients.
Tracey Terry Ceramic Design
Functional and decorative unique ceramic designs for your home, all designed and made by Tracey Terry less than a mile from our market! ROCHESTER BASED.
Sugandha
Fragrances and jewellery made in the Weald of Kent. You’ll never have experience anything quite like this at an artisan market – unless, of course, you’re already one of their band of loyal clients...
Friends of Rochester Churchfields & Esplanade
FoRCE are the dedicated band of people who keep Rochester Esplanade looking so good. Come and find out more about what they do and lend them some much appreciated support.
GinCycle
Turning unwanted spirit bottles into amazing, classy, everyday items. Check out their range of drinking glasses, vases and candles with a difference!
As always, you'll find the Ferrari-red gazebos from the Blue Boar Car Park opp City Wall Wine Bar and Eagle Tavern Rochester to the Oxfam Shop Layby.
Look out for more posts this week featuring more information - and a focus on Rochester High Street's renowned VINTAGE outlets.
