"Many are more comfortable displaying their work at Hot Lakes than at bigger markets in Rotorua."
Sabine's vision is to grow the market for not only residents, but also visitors, including international tourists.
"Not everyone creates large public artwork, instead they just enjoy creating their own pieces on a smaller scale, which often attracts international visitors who enjoy quirky, unique artwork which is not mass produced.
"My vision is make these visitors aware, through the market, that the city has a strong base of artists who are creating individual works with love and passion."
About 20-25 stallholders occupy space at the market every second Sunday of each month for nine months of the year, closing for three months in June and reopening in September.
Sabine's grand design is also to encourage more secondary school students studying art to sell their work.
"I would like if there was the opportunity for them at the market to promote their art.
"We have unlimited space for more stallholders, which is a real advantage for us," she says.
"The huge field next to the Arts Village is a beautiful location for everyone involved."
Sabine would like to offer fundraising groups the opportunity to attend the market as well to "create a more community feel" to the occasion.
"We would be very supportive if a club or organisation wants to set up their sausage sizzle barbecue to raise money."
On Sunday, food will be provided by Western Heights High School's Year 10 netball team. The team will cook up delicious cafe-style food to raise funds, says Sabine.
"As well, there will be a Japanese origami group making their beautiful origami cranes, fundraising for little Sakurako (the Japanese girl mauled by dogs) and her family.
"This will create a larger visitor stream to the market while still completely staying with the everything hand-made theme.
"The market definitely has a well-deserved spot in local events."
