Saturday, January 9th 2027
Cobblestones Heritage Village, Greytown
Join us for the ultimate celebration of stationery!
Join us in beautiful Greytown for the second annual New Zealand Stationery Festival, a celebration of the love of pen and paper!
The 2027 Festival will take place at Cobblestones Historic Village - an entire block dedicated to an inspiring collection of premium international stationery brands, along with handpicked local makers.
The New Zealand Stationery Festival is intentionally intimate to fit within our town; a small but perfectly formed gathering focused on beautiful paper goods, pens, inks, journaling and creative tools, and the wonderful people who enjoy them.
Just an hour from Wellington, Greytown’s charm makes it the perfect setting for a day with your fellow ink lovers and stationery enthusiasts.
Whether you're brand new to the stationery community or you show up with ink stains on your fingers, this is a great opportunity to experience a whole lot of fandom in one place. Join us for New Zealand’s biggest little stationery festival!
Workshops
Throughout the day you will be able to join creative workshops designed to spark ideas, improve your skills and deepen your love of stationery and creative journaling.
The 2027 classes are:
9:30 - 11:30am Travel Journalling with Dan Keane
10 - 11am Your Journalling Practice, Your Way with Mira Bradshaw
11:30 - 1pm Creative Journalling Studio with Mira Bradshaw
12 - 2pm Add Art to Your Travel Journal with Elena Brambilla
2 - 4pm Introduction to Book Making with Liz Constable
2:30 - 3:30pm What the Washi? with Yvonne Nikolaison
Explore Our Vendors
Scroll to the bottom of this page to explore our complete list of vendors for the 2027 New Zealand Stationery Festival.
International brand names like Ferris Wheel Press, Moleskine and Traveler’s Company, will sit alongside inspiring independent makers such as Book Arts Studios and The Sewing Sailor, and one-of-a-kind vintage stationery sourced from around the globe by Traders & Explorers.
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Stationery Festival Tickets
Tickets are live on Eventfinda from 8am on Thursday, September 24th.
Kept up to date on The New Zealand Stationery Festival
See a range of products from these brands at The New Zealand Stationery Festival
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A. T. Cross
A.T. Cross makers of fine writing instruments and pens since 1846. Cross Pens are synonymous with fine writing instruments offer ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, fountain pens, mechanical pencils, refills, and ink.
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Book Art Studios
Book Art Studios creates stationery made to be held, treasured and filled with dreams.
Book artist Liz Constable is the creator of bespoke, handmade journals where no two are ever the same. The covers are lovingly crafted by hand and filled to bursting with deliciously beautiful hand-dyed paper.
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Castelli Milano 1938
Unmistakably Italian! Their products showcase a unique way of life and an elegant style, a rich heritage of art history and culture, driven by a passion for excellence. Castelli Milano notebooks are made in Italy and are wonderful examples of exquisite Italian design and superior quality.
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DAS
Proudly New Zealand owned, the DAS brand of art supplies is well known in New Zealand. The product range covers art & craft and office supplies. Catering to the needs of junior, intermediate and professional artists.
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Esterbrook
A history dating back to 1858 when the Esterbrook Pen Company was founded in Camden, New Jersey. Charles Shulz, created the original Peanuts comic strip with an Esterbrook pen, and John F. Kennedy used one to sign the bill declaring his intention to go to the moon.
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Ferris Wheel Press
Ferris Wheel Press believe in the magic of making - bringing new ideas, products and creativity to life.For those who seek beauty in the everyday and delight in the art of writing.Their mission is help the world Make Fancy Fun.
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Field Notes
Inspired by promotional memo books distributed to American farmers by seed, tractor, and other agricultural companies. Field Notes co-founder Aaron Draplin has been collecting these for years, “rescuing them” from obscurity.
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General's
General Pencil Company is a family owned business. It has been owned and operated by the Weissenborn family since 1889. Edward Weissenborn, founded one of the first pencil factories in America. General Pencil Company continues to manufacture pencils in Jersey City, NJ, celebrating 135 years in 2024.
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GourmetQuilter
SusanClaire creates paper goods inspired by colour and whimsy. Working from her sunny off-grid studio barn near Greytown, she brings together colour, pattern, and joy in everything she makes.
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Lamy
Internationally renowned for their sophisticated, timeless design, LAMY writing instruments are part of a decades-old family tradition that prizes simplicity and durability, resulting in a range of pens, mechanical pencils, inks and paper that stands the test of time.
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Letizia
Drawing inspiration from her Tuscan roots, Letizia designs and handcrafts elegant stationery using luxurious Italian papers paired with bespoke illustrations and antique botanical imagery.
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MD Paper
MD PAPER PRODUCTS are simple, Japanese notebooks and notepads since the 1960s. Recognised worldwide for their fountain pen friendly paper that refines the writing feel that enhances the value of taking pen to paper.
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Milan
Founded in 1918, Milan is a family owned business specialising in stationery and art & craft products. The range includes notebooks, art & colouring pencils, pastels, markers, writing instruments, modelling products, luggage, bags and pencil cases.
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Moleskine
Moleskine offers a large range of products for both everyday and extraordinary journeys: notebooks, journals, bags and writing instruments. Moleskine is a platform which celebrates talent, champions originality and cherishes long-term thinking.
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MT Tape
Made in Japan by a team of people who are passionate about colour, print, and design, Masking Tape MT is the original washi paper tape that has propelled humble beige stationery into an innovative design object, with an inspired range of original patterns and prints.
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Papertogæther
Thoughtfully curated sticker sheets for the journal lover, crafter and creative soul. Papertogæther designs are inspired by French aesthetics, vintage charm and modern colour: from delicate florals and Mediterranean tables to bold cake picnics and everything in between. Available as individual sheets, past edition packs and a monthly subscription.
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Robert Oster Signature
Premium fountain pen inks fromAustralia made in small batches with heart, soul and imagination. Visit the ink testing station during the NZ Stationery Festival.
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Sage & Sepia
Hand in small quantities using classic bookbinding methods. Sage & Sepia focus on creating sustainable long lasting products designed to be used, repaired and reused. Handmade papers sourced from places like Japan, Nepal, France and Italy - each product containing elements of these papers. The range includes journals, sketchbooks and watercolour books.
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ShinHan Art
ShinHan Art is an esteemed art materials manufacturing company in Korea founded in 1967. Traditional arts, colour, and the spirit of the artists who created and developed Korean culture have all been inherited by our company. From this unique national history of visual arts, Korean colours are represented in our product lines today.
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Silverpoint Art Supplies
Artist-run business selling a carefully selected range of traditional and thoughtful art materials online and in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Includes NZ artist-made clay palettes, Lousy Ink and Dodgy Paper from Melbourne, Langridge traditional inks, Japanese handmade papers, and ink-making books.
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Squibble Design
Hand-made art supplies and stationery for your everyday creative adventures! Sketchbooks, inks, stickers, notebooks, postcards and more!
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The Paper Addiction
An enchanting collection of stationery and journals, thoughtfully crafted from an eclectic mix of vintage finds and upcycled treasures. Known for their richly dyed papers, and inky details, each piece tells a story of history, artistry and charm.
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The Sewing Sailor
The Sewing Sailor is a New Zealand art studio creating eco-conscious, artisan stationery and designs: delicate watercolour artwork translated into timeless handmade luxury pieces that celebrate nature’s beauty.
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The Superior Labor
A Japanese lifestyle brand producing everyday tools from the highest quality leather, canvas and brass. The brand promotes slow and intentional living, and their designs are inspired by traditional mechanic workshops, travel and vintage style.
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Tom's Studio
Hand-crafted creative tools you'll look forward to using every day and treasure for the rest of your life. Featuring Tom's Studio calligraphy pens, refillable pens: the Wren, Lumos, and Field Mouse, plus gorgeous inks and accessories!
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Traders & Explorers
A splendid collection of vintage stationery, paper ephemera, office relics, and handsome desk storage sourced from around the globe by an ardent papyrophiliac.
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Traveler's Company
Traveler's Company products share the theme of traveling that takes place in one’s daily life.Customise the notebook with a range of inserts to suit your unique life. Keep a record of your life, be yourself, and communicate with yourself sincerely.
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YoggieBear
Where Wellington craftsmanship meets creativity. Bryan delights in transforming wood through the timeless art of woodturning to create exquisite writing instruments. Woodturning fuels Bryan’s imagination and dedication. He delights in crafting elegant fountain pens and fine writing implements, each enhanced with premium fittings.
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Yvonne Nikolaison Studio
Thoughtfully illustrated stationery inspired by slow living - encouraging you to pause and enjoy the small, beautiful moments of everyday life. Weekly planners, notepads, sticky notes, magnetic shopping lists, washi tape, and stickers in matching illustrated designs.