10 Local Makers And Artists To Catch At Singapore’s Upcoming Creative Markets
From knitters to potters and illustrators, check out these ten talented makers at their next creative market booth.
We have been taking you through different creative markets that you should visit, from Common Rare, a massive creative market hailing from Shanghai, to Mercury Fest, a local Gen-Z pop-up market. With the rise of such markets, we have seen more support for the local creative scene, with people flocking over to explore crafts and self-designed goods made by small businesses. Now, we’re zooming in on the creatives behind these brands who make the markets so special in the first place.
Here’s a list of local creative market regulars offering everything from chainmail jewellery to handmade ceramics, knitted bags and stickers featuring original characters. Don’t worry if you’ve missed their booths at previous markets, as you’ll be able to catch them at upcoming ones lined up.
LOCAL MAKERS TO CATCH AT UPCOMING CREATIVE MARKETS IN SINGAPORE
1. Knitb6y
What they do: Fluffy moths, cute frog plushies, and original sweater patterns are just some of the hand-knitted, nature-inspired items that Knitb6y (@knitb6y) has to offer. Something unique about Knitb6y’s creations is the use of handspun yarn, where one-of-a-kind yarn shades create interesting patterns and character in their works. Their cohesive woodland theme and comforting designs are what keep us coming back for more.
Who’s behind it: Russell is a self-taught knitter who was initially just searching for something to do with his hands. Now, knitting has become the 24-year-old associate psychologist’s source of joy and a therapeutic escape. Besides creating sweater patterns for knit hobbyists all around the world, he started taking on commissions from friends, which eventually encouraged him to start releasing small online drops for smaller scale knit pieces, and setting up booths at larger market spaces.
Their upcoming booths: Apple Farmacy: Pyjama Party (December 13)
2. Ravenister13
What they do: Ravenister13 (@ravenister13) is a creative brand that showcases art in all forms. Its designs feature not only illustrations centred around its signature apple theme, but also insects, houses, and well-known characters like Chiikawa, all drawn in Ravenister13’s distinctive art style and retro colour palette. Besides prints and stickers, their iconic button necklace which comes in different colour variations is a favourite among supporters.
Who’s behind it: Behind Ravenister13 is Raven (previously featured in our Celebrity Stan Culture edition of People Cam), a 23-year-old who is living out their dream of being a full-time creative. Raven is also passionate about supporting other local small businesses, and this led to them creating Apple Farmacy, a local up-and-coming creative market for independent creators to showcase their creations.
Their upcoming booths: The Hammock Market (December 5), Apple Farmacy: Pyjama Party (December 11 to 13), MAD Market (December 26 to 27)
3. WhoWantSayNow
What they do: You might have seen WhoWantSayNow’s (@whowantsaynow) hand-sculpted silver and stainless steel jewellery being worn by some of your favourite music artistes like Junny, Yung Kai, and Singapore’s very own Regina Song. While they’re best known for pieces featuring jade and crystal, they also work with silver and chainmail to create name- and music-inspired designs.
Who’s behind it: WhoWantSayNow was born from colliding the two creative worlds that shaped Crystal: her exposure to K-pop and its immersive storytelling, and her field of study in design. Now, Crystal runs WhoWantSayNow full time, and occasionally works as a freelance art director. For her, making jewellery is a way to express feelings that words sometimes can’t, giving each piece a meaning beyond its appearance.
Their upcoming booths: The Hammock Market (December 5)
4. The Geok Pots
What they do: Specialising in handmade ceramics, The Geok Pots (@thegeokpots) offers pots, cups, pendants, and accessories. Every piece is shaped, cut, rounded, and glazed by hand, resulting in works of art that are as pleasing to the eye as they are practical. Besides their pots, the brand also offers marbled pendants that reimagine ceramics as wearable accessories.
Who’s behind it: The Geok Pots started as a way to document 23-year-old university student Jaden’s progress with ceramics, a craft that stuck with her after picking up and losing interest in other crafts. With her friends’ encouragement, she started making pots for local market booths. The name ‘The Geok Pots’ comes from part of her Chinese name, ‘Geok’, which she grew to love around the same time she started exploring ceramics.
Their upcoming booths: Mercury Fest (December 25 to 27, 2026), Ren Faire SG (January 30 to 31, 2027)
5. Regular Bowl
What they do: From silly badges to scrapbook page prints, Regular Bowl (@regularbowl) offers its unique take on how “junk” can be special. Its creations draw inspiration from junk collages and often feature stamps, animals, and food. From full-page maximalist designs to simpler, minimalist postcards, the designs are nostalgic, whimsical, and all about having fun.
Who’s behind it: Shanel, a designer turned loan specialist, sets herself as the target audience for Regular Bowl. She has always enjoyed making things that she finds funny or cool, so what she creates for Regular Bowl is what she personally would love to have. What keeps her going are the meaningful encounters she has with people who appreciate and connect with her craft.
Their upcoming booths: Mercury Fest (December 25 to 27)
6. Misty Corals
What they do: Step into the realm of Misty Corals (@mistycorals), where you will find nature-inspired statement jewellery and wearable art. One standout piece is their flower necklace, which features a flower, usually preserved or made with resin, joined with dainty beads and crystal-like pieces for an ethereal accessory. They also offer coral and seashell clips and keyrings.
Who’s behind it: Felicia started creating ethereal and floral-inspired pieces with the hope of encouraging self-expression. Her main inspiration for her pieces comes from her fascination for celestial and mythical beings like fairies, mermaids, and angels. Misty Corals is her own dreamy, fantastical realm, which she brings to life through her whimsical accessories.
Their upcoming booths: The Hammock Market (December 5), MAD Market (December 26 to 27), Dear Lacie (March 13 to 14, 2027). Misty Corals’ items will also be available at the consignment table at Mercury Fest (December 25 to 27).
7. Oh No Jenel
What they do: Oh No Jenel (@oh.no._.jenel) offers a peek into a creative mind dabbling in any medium imaginable. From calendars, prints, and stickers made with her background in graphic design to handcrafted trinkets like embroidered rosettes, crochet accessories, and trinket keychains, Oh No Jenel has it all. Despite the variety of mediums, the voice of the brand remains consistent: a maximalist and funky art style with lots of colour.
Who’s behind it: 25-year-old Janelle was looking for an outlet to create freely and test her skills without the pressures of school and work, so Oh No Jenel was born. What started as her own creative exploration eventually blossomed into a small business where she can connect with others who resonate with what she makes. Beyond running her small business, Janelle is just having fun making whatever interests her in the moment, and spreading her love for creating.
Their upcoming booths: Apple Farmacy: Pyjama Party (December 12 to 13)
8. Silly Patata
What they do: Silly Patata’s (@silly.patata) main mascot Blobble is a simple, relatable blob featured in stickers, keychains, and prints. The designs explore Blobble in different universes, expressing various emotions. Other than that, Silly Patata offers quirky designs featuring animals and well-known characters like Fuggler, drawn in their own signature style.
Who’s behind it: Anna, a character illustrator and concept artist, coped with finishing art school and facing a creative burnout through making silly doodles. After being inspired by funny blobs like Glaggles, a niche meme featuring a yellow smiley face, she decided to create her own character Blobble.The character became the “face” of Silly Patata, and helped her small business grow to where it is today.
Their upcoming booths: Apple Farmacy: Pyjama Party (December 12 to 13), Mercury Fest (December 25 to 27)
9. Olueberry
What they do: Olueberry (@olueberry) explores tradition and modernity in their mixed medium pieces inspired by nature. The blooming knot is Olueberry’s best-known creation, made of 3D printed petals joined together by a traditional knot pattern to create an orchid in an array of colour combinations. Dainty crystal jewellery is also part of Olueberry’s repertoire.
Who’s behind it: Olueberry initially started as an exploration of 3D character designs, something 22-year-old Joy got into after trying the medium in structural component design for her engineering school work. Over time, she shifted her art direction towards physical 3D printed pieces, and exploring mixed-medium creations that better reflected her creative style. Now, she’s working on creating new pieces for her brand, together with her mother who makes jewellery pieces and phone straps.
Their upcoming booths: The Hammock Market (December 5)
10. Funky Orange
What they do: Funky Orange (@funkyorange_) mixes childhood nostalgia with vibrant colours in their prints, stickers, and keychains. Find characters you know and love, like Sanrio, Monchhichi, and Kewpie Baby reimagined in her signature art style. Funky Orange is not afraid to turn up the saturation and dial up the loudness.
Who’s behind it: 24-year-old Michelle decided to pursue art as a side hustle after rejection became redirection. Although she couldn’t get into her dream university and struggled with health issues, these setbacks led to her figuring out how she truly wanted to live her life. Doing art was something she thought would make her happier in the long run, so she created Funky Orange. Now, Michelle is all in on creating cute pieces for others who share a similar love.
Their upcoming booths: The Hammock Market (December 5), Apple Farmacy: Pyjama Party (December 11 to 12), MAD Market (December 26 to 27). Funky Orange’s items are also available at consignment spaces in Catalog and Variety.