Gozo Artisan Market: Fresh Finds Gozo Mercato

A Seasonal Artisan Market On Gozo Island.

Gozo Island is brimming with artisans making some incredible products. Catch them at the seasonal Gozo Artisan Market, Fresh Finds Mercato.

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Fresh Finds Mercato Gozo: The Ethos by Curator, Michelle Bartolo.

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.

Some of the artisans you can find at Fresh Finds Mercato…

Petra Viskova  – Secret Garden Gozo

I now sustainably forage, grow in my own garden and wildcraft small batches of natural medicinal herbal remedies. I focus mainly on women’s health, stress/anxiety relief, arthritis, muscle relaxation, digestion, adaptogens, immunity, spiritual guidance with tinctures and then skin conditions with salves

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.

Micaela Bogen – WomenRooted

Women rooted is inspired by ancient folklore, mythology and the Goddess. Her current series ‘L-Alla Mara’, translated to ‘The God Woman’, uses handmade paper and relief printing to bring life back to the forgotten stories of the Goddess figurines found in the seven temples across Gozo and Malta

Slawomir Skora – Gozo Tempeh

Gozo Tempeh was started in 2022 by Slawek Skora, a food technologist with over 10 years of experience in food fermentation. He is passionate about indigenous fermented foods and how we perceive food with our senses.

Tempeh is a tasty, versatile, and healthy plant-based meat alternative. Fungi fermentation improves nutrient bioavailability, making it an excellent protein source.

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.

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We sure do hope you can join us, with your families and friends, at Fresh Finds Mercato Gozo to support our ‘shop 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.

GITH is the proud Media Partner for Fresh Finds Mercato, the curated Makers Market on Gozo Island.

Email: freshfindsgozomercato@gmail.com
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Author: Michelle Bartolo

Michelle Bartolo is a Yoga Guide based in Gozo. Blending the styles of Vinyasa and Kundalini with Pranayama Practices, Mindful Meditation, and Quantum Physics, she offers holistic classes, private sessions, retreats, and teacher training using yoga tools to heal the emotional, mental, and physical bodies.