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A Seasonal Artisan Market For Gozo Island.
The seasonal artisan market for Gozo Island, Curated by Michelle Bartolo and Alicja Sosnia.
Below Michelle shares the ethos and history behind Fresh Finds Mercato Gozo.
Gozo Island is brimming with artisans making some incredible products and therefore we felt inspired to create a regular running market to showcase this wonderful work. The idea began a couple of years ago during Covid time but regulations were complicated and so it got placed on the back seat. I then decided to test-run an artisan market with my nearest and dearest and it was a great success. We all had the experience of feeling rewarded, inspired and connected – what more could we ask for?
Next Event Details Date: 30th & 31st March 2024 Location: Qala Square Please Note: If the weather is bad, there will be an alternate venue announced, on Insta or Facebook.
Fresh Finds Mercato Gozo: The Ethos
How many of you are with us on loving a weekend stroll through an Artisan Market? My fondest memories and favourite market to date is the one in Galway, Ireland. Way back in the late 90’s within the cobblestoned village of Galway was an Artisan Market that happened every weekend. They had everything you could think of. Stall holders were selling their homemade breads, pizzas, cheeses, imported salamis, dips, olives, wines, and conserves while a few others had handmade goods including knitted & crochet sweaters, blankets & bags. There were sculptors, painters and of course the coffee and dessert stalls that were the most highly populated.
As I trace back over the years to all my visits to these artisan markets I recall the fond memories of tasting the delicious savoury & baked goods, chatting to old and new friends & having a little shuffle to some live music while children were running around with their joyful giggles. It all brings warmness to my heart and softness to my soul to revisit those memories. I find the whole experience intimate and rewarding both as an attendee of a market and also as a seller and now co-ordinator of Fresh Finds Mercato Gozo.
Check out some of the amazing artisans you can find at Fresh Finds Mercato this Spring…
Art Vase by Sandra Adler
Sandra is originally from Luxembourg & her journey with art took a captivating turn when she discovered the enchanting island of Gozo during a vacation in 2019. Entranced by its coastal vistas, she decided to make it my home.
Initially without her usual tools and materials, she embraced the challenge of expressing her artistic vision in new ways. The rugged beauty of Gozo’s shores became her muse, inspiring the creation of her unique sculptures and decorative pieces.
Sandra’s artworks, reminiscent of corals, rocks, and even delicate jellyfish, reflect the endless wonders of the natural world. Crafted from a blend of recycled textiles and a mixture of concrete or plaster, each piece embodies both artistic innovation and environmental consciousness.
We invite you to join Sandra in this journey of creation and sustainability. If you have old towels, blankets, or textiles you’d like to contribute to this artistic endeavour, please feel free to reach out to her via WhatsApp or email. You can also check her out on Instagram.
Gozo Herbs by Alessandra Marazzi & Sofia Nigrisoli:
Alessandra and Sofia, mother and daughter, best friends and business partners.
What so strongly binds them is their passion for plants and a simple, harmonious lifestyle connected to nature.
Our handmade products include: medicinal oils and balms, tonic waters, creams, aromatic bags, herbal teas, essential oils, handmade soaps, facial sprays, facial cleansers – an array of aromatic beauty products done simply and splendidly!
Hair Cuts by Sankara Alba
Sankara will be offering professionally styled haircuts for all types of hair & genders which include energy cleansing and aromatherapy techniques. Why not add a powerful, fast Mayan Head massage while you’re at it to restore energy blockages? The head massage can release tension, and aches & creates space, peace & a sense of tranquility & you will leave feeling amazing. What else can you ask for?
Sankara is a professional hairdresser and makeup artist since 2012. She’s in love with the art of shaping each face into its best figure. Creating beauty by enhancing our forms and concealing others. Since 2014 I started with different massages as a tool to enhance, recover and maintain the beauty from inside out.
What Can You Do At Fresh Finds Mercato?
- Experience the opportunity to shop locally which is best for our planet.
- Enjoy face-to-face interaction with the maker & their story.
- Purchase items that are made with love, care and enthusiasm.
- Minimise packaging and support our environment.
- Support our local community & artisans.
- Hang out and chat with our friends & make new ones.
- Shop in our own time without pushy salespeople.
Activity for Kids!
This time around there is also an activity specifically aimed at children and adults. ‘Paint your wooden plant decoration on a stick’ offered by Emanuel Sammut from Atelier Manuel is sure to keep everyone entertained during Fresh Finds this time around.
Children & adults are invited to choose and paint a wooden ornament on a stick which is then used as a plant decoration. All of the wood used is good quality recycled timber which is normally sold to bakers as firewood. Non-toxic paint and brushes are provided and individual attention is given to each participant. This is a good example of a circular economy where resources are kept in circulation, avoiding waste. All ornaments on a stick are carefully designed and handcrafted by Emanuel for Mother Earth.
Be sure to head over to Fresh Finds and check out Emanuel’s activity on the 30th and 31st!
Six months in the making, between scouting sites, sending emails, receiving permission, having permission withdrawn and then granted again. The Ministry of Gozo has been very supportive of Fresh Finds Mercato Gozo for which we are very grateful.
Fresh Finds Gozo Mercato presented their first edition back in December, and are going to present their second this Spring, on March 30th and 31st!
We sure do hope you can join us, with your families and friends, at Fresh Finds Mercato Gozo to support our shoppe local culture and to support our resident artisans. If anyone feels called to come sell their goods please do connect via email or on socials. We look forward to welcoming you.
We are pleased to be the Media Partner for Gozo Mercato, a curated Makers' Market on Gozo Island. Email: freshfindsgozomercato@gmail.com Instagram: fresh_finds_mercato Facebook: Fresh Finds Gozo Mercato Event Listing: Fresh Finds Gozo Mercato Spring Edition