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10:00 – Event opensCraft market and demonstrations begin in Torvgaten.
Throughout the day
Meet handcrafters, watch live demonstrations, visit stalls and take part in simple activities.
10:00–16:00 – Craft market
Norwegian-made handcrafts, textiles, woodwork, art, repair, food and local products.
16:00 – Event closes
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COMPETITION!
Visit the Information booth - FREE to participate
Demonstrations and Activities
Bydal Upcycling
Bydal Upcycling
Make your own fantasy figure
Make your own fantasy figures using reclaimed materials.
11 am - 3 pm
50 NOK per person, for material costs
Take your fantasy figure home when finished.
Arendal Handcrafted Souvenirs
Arendal Handcrafted Souvenirs
Make Your Own Felted Soap
Try a traditional wool craft technique and make your own felted soap.
All-day activity
Suitable for: Children and adults
20 NOK - contribution towards wool and materials
Take your finished felted soap home when you're done.
Arendal og omegn Husflidslag
Arendal og omegn Husflidslag
From wool to yarn
How does sheep wool become yarn?
Visit Arendal og omegn Husflidslag and experience the whole process from raw wool to finished yarn. See how wool is sorted, carded, and spun while learning more about one of Norway's oldest handcraft traditions.
Demonstrations the whole day.
For people of all ages.
Free activity.
Arendal Bibliotek
Arendal Bibliotek
Creative Children's Activity at the Library
Creative Children's Activity at the Library
Join us for a fun and creative activity in the Children's Department!
Children can make their own sun spinners and bookmarks, and let their imagination run free by drawing their very own dream book. Those who wish can have their artwork displayed at the library as part of a community exhibition.
The activity is suitable for children of all ages, and no previous experience is required. Drop in at any time during the activity and enjoy a creative session filled with colours, imagination, and fun.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Children's Department, Library
Free Activity
Den Lekende Skomaker / Trespråk
Den Lekende Skomaker / Trespråk
Boat building and Race
Build a boat and join the race.
Ongoing activivity throughout the day
Tre Nøtter Plantefargeri
Tre Nøtter Plantefargeri
Solar Dyeing Yarn
Try solar dyeing and create your own unique hand-dyed skein of yarn using the warmth of the sun.
Ongoing activity throughout the day
Suitable for: Teens and adults
Included: Yarn, dye, and glass jar
Price: NOK 430 per participant
Inna Siryk
Inna Siryk
Rattan Weaving Workshop
Join a creative rattan weaving workshop running throughout the day. The activity is suitable for children, teens, adults, and families.
Participants can make their own fruit platter or mini basket and work at their own pace. There is no time limit, so you can continue until your project is finished.
Ongoing activity throughout the day
Suitable for: Children, teens, adults, and families
NOK 300 per participant
Lærverk / Tom Henning Bratlie
Lærverk / Tom Henning Bratlie
Leatherworking Demonstration
Stop by and see traditional leathercraft in action. Throughout the day, various techniques and methods used in leatherworking will be demonstrated.
A great opportunity to learn more about the material, the craft, and the process behind handmade leather goods.
Demonstration throughout the day
Free
Torvgaten's Handcrafters and Niche Boutique
Exhibitors
A–G
AHJ Strikkedesign Jensen
Arendal Library
Arendal og omegn Husflidslag
Aust-Agder Husflidslag
Bente K. Henriksen
Bondens Marked Agder
Dagrun Thygesens Målsøm
Den Levende Skomaker
Eini Halvorsen
Eva Marie Rørstad Mikalsen
Folkeverkstedet
H–M
Heia hobbysmykker
Ingar Ekrehagen
Ingrid Lohne
Inna Siryk
Jarle Nordskog
Kremeriet
Lærverk
Lillesand Husflidslag
Merete Tjøstolvsen
N–S
Nordic_craft_by_ida
Salah Nassar
Siw Hagane Haslemo
T–Å
The Pink Bench Pottery
Tre nøtter Plantefargeri
Vanja Grut design
ÅG Studio
Location
Torvgaten og Torvet, Arendal
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