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The documentary that has taken the USA and Australian arts and craft scene by storm is finally coming to Auckland for its NZ premiere. Handmade Nation is coming to New Zealand for three screenings only.

The event will be accompanied by prominent guest speakers from the creative sector as well as information and craft stalls. The documentary is about the new wave of art, craft and design and how these mediums are being reinvented from granny style cross-stitch to modern works of art in their own right. Film maker Faythe Levine travelled across the USA documenting creative people, many of whom had given up successful day jobs to follow their passion and make a living from their artistic endeavours.

The film covers many mediums from traditional “craft” lines through to fashion, graphic designers and fine art.

The film is being touted as a must see event for any artists, crafters or designers who wish to make a living from their creative talents, as well as those who just love being creative or buying original things.

The Auckland screening is the first of only three screenings in NZ, the other two being in Wellington.

The film is being brought to NZ by Wellington Creative Trust which, although located in Wellington, aims to aid artists, crafters and designers from all over the country to make a living from their creative talents.