We opened opened our doors for the very first time just two weeks ago. And now we are also going to host, for the first time independent artists and makers in collaboration with Handmade In Norway.

Kelly Palencia is our first maker, she is a talented illustrator and she will be spending the day with us. Kelly has offered a generous discount on her illustrations - for one day only! And, will be drawing live throughout the day, answering questions and sharing hints and tips too!

Our first event is Saturday 19th February.

I have wanted to have my own shop for years, but my professional life took a different direction. The opportunity came up to rent the little shop at Nedre Slottsgate 7 and I jumped at the chance. I thought, ‘if not now, when?’

Being a foreigner in any country is hard, there are lots of obstacles to overcome, and I think pandemic has changed the lives of so many people, and I think it has changed many people’s mindset.

Oslo is such an interesting place, there are so many talented creatives here, that’s why I wanted to work with Handmade in Norway. I’m offering shop space regularly to this fabulous organisation to help raise the profile of talented makers in Norway.

Kelly Palencia, Illustrator and Founder of Handmade in Norway said: “I'm delighted that Ruth has given us  opportunity to display our art and crafts in a real shop and be able to meet customers in real life. Our first event is on the 19th February and I will be bringing a selection of my printed art, notebooks, pc-sleeves and tote bags. I'm also going to bring my iPad and draw live throughout the day. So if anyone is interested in seeing how I work then stop by for a demonstration!”