Once Upon An Artisan

Once Upon An Artisan Once Upon an Artisan celebrates artisanal craftsmanship and natural fibers since 2015. Timeless knitwear hand-crafted in Peru.

Made for places that change you.Satellite Island, Tasmania.We believe clothing should move with the rhythm of life. Worn...
28/07/2026

Made for places that change you.

Satellite Island, Tasmania.

We believe clothing should move with the rhythm of life. Worn slowly, loved deeply, and returned to again and again…just as the seasons do.

We LOVE seeing where OUAA journeys with you. Honey pie Meg May | Birth & Death Doula | Author amongst the snow capped mo...
20/07/2026

We LOVE seeing where OUAA journeys with you. Honey pie Meg May | Birth & Death Doula | Author amongst the snow capped mountains and waterfalls of NZ 🙏🏻 heaven

Once Upon An Artisan - a love story at Satellite Island, Tasmania.Some places don’t ask for your attention.They gently e...
06/07/2026

Once Upon An Artisan - a love story at Satellite Island, Tasmania.
Some places don’t ask for your attention.
They gently earn it 🙏🏻

An island off an island, where time softens, fires burn slow, the sea provides, and every changing sky feels like a painting.

There is a quietness here that settles deep within you. A feeling of being wonderfully untethered from the rush of everyday life, where the hours are measured not by clocks, but by tides, changing light and the warmth of a fire. It’s the kind of place that reminds you how little we truly need to feel completely alive.

Satellite Island reminded us that luxury can be wonderfully simple—a warm knit, salt on your skin, a crackling fire, and nowhere else you need to be.

Mornings wrapped up beside the fire. Salt on the air. Walking cliff edges beneath vast skies. Gathering oysters straight from the sea. Watching golden light spill across the water until dusk quietly settles over the channel.

These are the places that inspire us most. Places where craftsmanship, nature, and a slower way of life exist in beautiful harmony.

The kind of place that stays with you long after you’ve left.

Thank you to our beautiful Vienna Leaf - you were an absolute dream in OUAA. And to SATELLITE ISLAND Private island stay in Southern Tasmania, thank you for sharing your magic with us. A place so deeply aligned with the spirit of Once Upon An Artisan.

Photography FIONA VAIL PHOTOGRAPHY

Hello beautiful community,Midwinter is a magical time that has been honoured through the ages. The great wheel of the su...
21/06/2026

Hello beautiful community,

Midwinter is a magical time that has been honoured through the ages. The great wheel of the sun reaches its turning point as the longest night gives way to the first glimmers of a new cycle.

It is the moment when the Earth rests most deeply. Darkness reaches its fullness, and the first spark of returning light is born – a threshold between all that has been and all that is beginning.

There are many ways to celebrate the Solstice: gathering around fire, sharing stories, feasting by candlelight, reflecting in community, or even taking a cold plunge beneath the winter sky. It is a time to honour the dark, welcome the returning sun, and remember that light always finds its way back.

Wherever you are this Solstice morning, we wish you warmth, peace, and blessings for the season ahead.

To celebrate, enjoy 10% off storewide for today only with code SOLSTICE

With love
Fiona x

So incredibly special to see our dear friend Hannah in the latest edition of  - she looks absolutely stunning in  and we...
02/06/2026

So incredibly special to see our dear friend Hannah in the latest edition of - she looks absolutely stunning in and we are so proud and inspired by her journey
Hannah thank you for speaking about OUAA so lovingly. We love you.

Hello beautiful community,We have a very exciting announcement...Our very first men’s knit is here...and honestly, we co...
28/05/2026

Hello beautiful community,
We have a very exciting announcement...
Our very first men’s knit is here...and honestly, we could not be more proud of this one. We’ve been dreaming about making something for the men in your world for so long, and this feels like it was worth every bit of the wait.
Meet... The Andean. Hand-knitted by skilled artisans from 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, in the most beautiful tweed yarn. It comes in two gorgeous colours — a warm speckled brown and a rich textured grey. A relaxed fit with a signature roll crew neck, matching rolled cuffs and hem. The kind of knit you pull on and never want to take off. Warm, SO cosy and made to last a lifetime.
A few weeks ago we opened up our doors for our very first Pop Up Sale. It was so lovely to meet everyone and connect. The day was a huge success and we are so grateful for everyone that came to visit. We even had some customers that had driven all the way from the top of Tasmania - plus lots of new faces from Hobart making their way down to our little seaside home.
We were lucky enough to be serenaded by some very talented local musicians and were spoilt by friends who popped in to lend a hand. At one stage I counted nearly 15 children all running around having the best time EVER - our chickens and dog Bowie got many many cuddles. It was a beautiful scene.
A special mention goes to our dear friend Natasha - who offered to make a grazing table for the event. Her ‘grazing table’ was a work of art - and an absolute highlight of the day. What she created was truly magical and we cannot thank her enough for the love and effort she put into every single detail. I mean - a branded Tiramisu ...we died!!! All of it was a surprise to us and we were blown away. She is one very special multifaceted talented woman
Our first batch of men’s knits sold out that day — we weren’t surprised, but we were absolutely overjoyed.
Pre-orders are open now. Our knitters are busy weaving their magic and we have heard that the first batch is nearly completed - you won’t be waiting long.

My lovesOne more sleep until our very first POP UP!!! We’ve been busy unpacking our new stock and cannot wait for you to...
08/05/2026

My loves

One more sleep until our very first POP UP!!!

We’ve been busy unpacking our new stock and cannot wait for you to see all the beautiful knits and yarn colours, including this stunning new meadow green cardigan flower 🌸

SATURDAY 9th May
2pm - 6pm
Live local music, nibbles & bubbles

Bring your friends, spoil yourself or a mamma this Mother’s Day weekend. There will be big discounts on all stock!

Big Love

OUAA POP UP SALE! We would like to invite you to our very first Once Upon An Artisan Pop up sale! Mothers Day weekend Sa...
24/04/2026

OUAA POP UP SALE!

We would like to invite you to our very first Once Upon An Artisan Pop up sale!

Mothers Day weekend Saturday 9th May

27 Wattle Road, Dodges Ferry

There will be live music, nibbles and bubbles 🥂

Heavily discounted stock and the opportunity to see our new men’s knit and Winter 2026 collection

We can’t wait to see you there
Fee
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EARTH DAY honourings...Today invites a quiet pause. Let’s take a moment to celebrate our beautiful, biodiverse planet.St...
22/04/2026

EARTH DAY honourings...

Today invites a quiet pause. Let’s take a moment to celebrate our beautiful, biodiverse planet.

Step outside. Breathe. Notice. Slow down 🌱

In the midst of busy and fast-pased lifestyles, the magic of Earth awaits to ground us into presence and wonder. Remembering Earths wisdom does not need to be a complicated process, but rather, a return to simplicity.

So today just felt like a nice moment to say thank you.
To honour our mamma Earth.
To pause.

To thank you for supporting small business.
For choosing pieces that are made with intention.
For valuing quality and story over fast and easy.

To celebrate, I’m offering 25% off all pieces for today only — a gentle invitation if there’s something you’ve had your eye on.

If there’s something you’ve been thinking about, or something that feels like you, you can use code EARTH at checkout.

With love

Fiona x

Welcome to second edition of Artisan Muse — a space created to honour the storytellers, makers, mothers, and quiet revol...
15/04/2026

Welcome to second edition of Artisan Muse — a space created to honour the storytellers, makers, mothers, and quiet revolutionaries whose artistry and presence shape the world around them.

Each month, we sit down with a woman whose creativity feels alive — someone who threads beauty through the everyday, uplifts her community, nurtures culture, and lives with a kind of intentionality that inspires us to slow down and look closer. Our muses may be artists, mothers, designers, healers, writers, entrepreneurs, or simply women who embody that rare blend of strength, softness, and creative fire.

Introducing the incredible .inspiredbynature

I was lucky enough to be invited into Coralee’s studio—an intimate glimpse into her world of botanical dyeing. Stepping inside felt like entering a space suspended in time, where nature and artistry coexist in the most magical way. Every corner held something to discover: bundles of dried flora, soft layers of silk and linen, vessels of colour, and collections of foraged botanicals waiting patiently for their turn to transform. It was a place rich with texture, curiosity, and quiet alchemy.

We later wandered down to a nearby creek, where I had the privilege of watching her unwrap a recent piece. Each textile had been carefully layered with locally gathered botanicals, bound tightly with twine, and left to rest—allowing nature to slowly imprint its story. The unveiling felt almost ceremonial, each fold revealing something unexpected. No two pieces are ever the same. Nature leaves its own unique fingerprint, and that is where the true magic lies—at the end of a slow and deeply intentional creative process.
Camera in hand, I captured her in her element—it was an honour to tell her story.
And today, with much excitement, we introduce a very inspiring local Tasmanian Artist to step into this space with us

You can read the full article on our blog. Link in Bio

With love
Fiona x

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