Monday, 1 September 2008
Star and Shadow Market
An arts, crafts and flea market on the 14th September from 11am - 4pm in the atrium of the Star And Shadow Cinema, Stepney bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Less than 10 mins walk from Newcastle city centre. A cross between a craft and flea market there will be plenty of bargains available from 2nd hand and vintage traders as well as unique handmade goodies from indie designers. With 15 new stalls:
Heres a preview of whats in store:
Miso Funky - Handmade accessories
Richard Hall - Photography
Accordion Apparel - Funky clothes from independent designers
Doris Illustrated - Handmade vintage bags and art
...........and much more.
There will also be cakes and drinks on sale at the bar area. We will also have a live accoustic set from The Dirty Diamonds
A cross between a flea market & craft market, there will be plenty of bargains to be had as well as lovingly handcrafted goodies which you won't see on anyone else.
Not only id this a place to showcase emerging creative talent but it's also a fundraising event for the cinema (run by hard working volunteers), so you can feel like you're doing your bit, while you shop.
The Star And Shadow is at the top of Ouseburn Valley, opposite the Tanners pub at the city end of the Byker bridge, so not far from town. The venue is wheel chair and buggy friendly.
For further info please visit : www.myspace.com/ourmarket
Heres a preview of whats in store:
Miso Funky - Handmade accessories
Richard Hall - Photography
Accordion Apparel - Funky clothes from independent designers
Doris Illustrated - Handmade vintage bags and art
...........and much more.
There will also be cakes and drinks on sale at the bar area. We will also have a live accoustic set from The Dirty Diamonds
A cross between a flea market & craft market, there will be plenty of bargains to be had as well as lovingly handcrafted goodies which you won't see on anyone else.
Not only id this a place to showcase emerging creative talent but it's also a fundraising event for the cinema (run by hard working volunteers), so you can feel like you're doing your bit, while you shop.
The Star And Shadow is at the top of Ouseburn Valley, opposite the Tanners pub at the city end of the Byker bridge, so not far from town. The venue is wheel chair and buggy friendly.
For further info please visit : www.myspace.com/ourmarket
Monday, 28 July 2008
Grimsby Craft Fair
Craft Fair, all handmade items such as woodwork, artwork, greeting cards,
knitting, facepainting, phone charms, jewellery and clothing.
Saturday 2nd August 2008
10am - 2pm
Saint Augustine Community Hall
Saint Augustine Avenue,
Grimsby, DN32 0JL
Free admission, refreshments available, everyone welcome
For more information please contact:
Georgina Daines 07731683505, ginny@ginnyscards.co.uk, www.ginnyscards.co.uk
knitting, facepainting, phone charms, jewellery and clothing.
Saturday 2nd August 2008
10am - 2pm
Saint Augustine Community Hall
Saint Augustine Avenue,
Grimsby, DN32 0JL
Free admission, refreshments available, everyone welcome
For more information please contact:
Georgina Daines 07731683505, ginny@ginnyscards.co.uk, www.ginnyscards.co.uk
Saturday, 21 June 2008
WeMake London
Lots of etsy sellers will be selling fantastic homemade items in London this Sunday. More details can be found at
http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com
Date: Sunday 22nd June 2008
Time: 11.00am – 17.00pm
Where: Dragon Hall, 17 Stukeley Street London, WC2B 5LT
Nearest tube: Holborn, Covent Garden
http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com
Date: Sunday 22nd June 2008
Time: 11.00am – 17.00pm
Where: Dragon Hall, 17 Stukeley Street London, WC2B 5LT
Nearest tube: Holborn, Covent Garden
the Star and Shadow market
The Star and Shadow Market, 13th July - from 11am - 4pm in the atrium of the Star And Shadow Cinema, Stepney bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
An independent art, craft and flea market with 15+ stalls offering a diverse range of products from independent designers and artists as well as private traders offering good quality second hand and vintage goods.
You can find anything from beautiful handmade clothing and jewellery to rare vinyl, books and homewares, so its a great place to grab a bargain or pick up something a bit different and satisfy your individuality.
Entrance is free to the public, there will be hot and cold drinks available from the bar area and we will also have a DJ doing a set from 1pm.
The venue is located at the top of Ouseburn Valley opposite the Tanners pub and wheelchair friendly.
Less than 10 mins walk from Newcastle city centre.
The Star And Shadow is a volunteer run, community organisation somewhere between a normal company and a charity. Money generated from the cost of stall hire will go towards the up keep of the venue.
For further info please visit
www.myspace.com/ourmarket
or email
starandshadowmarket@googlemail.com
An independent art, craft and flea market with 15+ stalls offering a diverse range of products from independent designers and artists as well as private traders offering good quality second hand and vintage goods.
You can find anything from beautiful handmade clothing and jewellery to rare vinyl, books and homewares, so its a great place to grab a bargain or pick up something a bit different and satisfy your individuality.
Entrance is free to the public, there will be hot and cold drinks available from the bar area and we will also have a DJ doing a set from 1pm.
The venue is located at the top of Ouseburn Valley opposite the Tanners pub and wheelchair friendly.
Less than 10 mins walk from Newcastle city centre.
The Star And Shadow is a volunteer run, community organisation somewhere between a normal company and a charity. Money generated from the cost of stall hire will go towards the up keep of the venue.
For further info please visit
www.myspace.com/ourmarket
or email
starandshadowmarket@googlemail.com
Monday, 16 June 2008
Robson & Mason Haberdashery
I have been emailed by a company Robson & Mason who sell a great range of haberdashery that they would like me to spread the word about.
"We have a Haberdashery and we support the Independent Artist, Students and Designer / maker by keeping our prices as low as possible. We are between 30-60% cheaper than almost everywhere else in the UK, and we ship Next Day Recorded for £3.95."
Sound good to me!
Website: http://www.robsonandmason.co.uk
Blog: http://www.robsonandmason.blogspot.com
Email: info@robsonandmason.co.uk
"We have a Haberdashery and we support the Independent Artist, Students and Designer / maker by keeping our prices as low as possible. We are between 30-60% cheaper than almost everywhere else in the UK, and we ship Next Day Recorded for £3.95."
Sound good to me!
Website: http://www.robsonandmason.co.uk
Blog: http://www.robsonandmason.blogspot.com
Email: info@robsonandmason.co.uk
Clutter city market (DIY arts/crafts fair)
Please find details about a new DIY arts / crafts fair that has just started in Norwich
on the website www.cluttercity.norwichartscentre.org.uk
Next set of dates are:
Saturday 24 May 2008
Saturday 26 July 2008
Saturday 27 September 2008
Saturday 22 November 2008
on the website www.cluttercity.norwichartscentre.org.uk
Next set of dates are:
Saturday 24 May 2008
Saturday 26 July 2008
Saturday 27 September 2008
Saturday 22 November 2008
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
"The East London Craft Guerrilla and Penny Fielding present...
(Sorry this one is a bit late and so the first date has gone, but they are on monthly)
"The East London Craft Guerrilla and Penny Fielding present...
monthly craft markets in the Beautiful Interiors shop garden.
Quality hand made goods,art, craft and more direct from the makers!
Come join us for the launch of the "First Edition" on Saturday the 26th of March
from 10 am to 5.30pm.
Free refreshments,fairy cakes and lots of merriment!
Our monthly craft markets take place every last Saturday if the month until September.
where?
34 Orford Road,Walthamstow village,London E17 9NJ
T: 020 85090039.
Visit our web site www.craftguerrilla.com for more dates and information"
"The East London Craft Guerrilla and Penny Fielding present...
monthly craft markets in the Beautiful Interiors shop garden.
Quality hand made goods,art, craft and more direct from the makers!
Come join us for the launch of the "First Edition" on Saturday the 26th of March
from 10 am to 5.30pm.
Free refreshments,fairy cakes and lots of merriment!
Our monthly craft markets take place every last Saturday if the month until September.
where?
34 Orford Road,Walthamstow village,London E17 9NJ
T: 020 85090039.
Visit our web site www.craftguerrilla.com for more dates and information"
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
London Craft Fair
Etsy seller The Birch Tree, is busy organising a craft fair in Covent Garden's Dragon Hall which is behind Drury Lane and High Holborn on Sunday 22nd June. It will be on between 11am and 5pm and will be hosting the work of between 20 to 30 craft makers.
For more information on who's attending or if you would like to help promote the event see
http://www.flickr.com/groups/ukhandmade/discuss/72157603956272933/
I will update with more information about the event closer to the date.
For more information on who's attending or if you would like to help promote the event see
http://www.flickr.com/groups/ukhandmade/discuss/72157603956272933/
I will update with more information about the event closer to the date.
Monday, 3 March 2008
Horbury Village street fayre
21st - 22nd June Street Fayre Horbury Village, West Yorkshire
"A street fayre that has been in existance for 26 years, there are aprox 78 stalls selling hand made crafts and local produce. All the towns shops and public houses get involved in this annual event. We also have street entertainers and local majorettes together with our own Horbury Brass band.One of the highlights is a perfect location on the Horbury Church steps for local pop groups next to the Cherry Tree Inn such as the Ageing rockers and The Midlife Crisis ! "
For the latest information, visit "horburyvillage.com".
"A street fayre that has been in existance for 26 years, there are aprox 78 stalls selling hand made crafts and local produce. All the towns shops and public houses get involved in this annual event. We also have street entertainers and local majorettes together with our own Horbury Brass band.One of the highlights is a perfect location on the Horbury Church steps for local pop groups next to the Cherry Tree Inn such as the Ageing rockers and The Midlife Crisis ! "
For the latest information, visit "horburyvillage.com".
Monday, 18 February 2008
Glasgow Craft Mafia Indie Markets
Information SENT by Carrie Maclennan, about the GLASGOW CRAFT MAFIA INDIE MARKET
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The Glasgow Craft Mafia Indie Market
Hillhead Library, Byres Road, Glasgow
Saturday 15th March, 2008
MORE INFO: www.glasgowcraftmafia.com
Following the success of last year's festive Indie Markets, the Glasgow Craft Mafia are excited to announce details of their springtime market event. Taking place on Saturday 15th March at Hillhead Library (Byres Road, Glasgow), the plucky collective of independent designers and makers will provide Glasgow's stylish, savvy shoppers with all the quirky handmade one-offs necessary to overhaul and revamp just about anything in time for spring!
This talented group of Glasgow based artists, makers & designers sell a range of unique, handmade products; from glassware, art & vintage inspired homewares; to bespoke jewellery, fashion accessories & luxurious bath products. Every treasure unearthed at the Glasgow Craft Mafia Indie Market is lovingly created by hand and embraces inventive methods of twisting & reworking traditional craft. With the current growing concerns of waste and recycling, buying handmade is becoming more and more popular. There's never been a better time to support your local crafters.
Proving that easy to find and affordable alternatives to high street chains and fast fashion do exist and proving that Ebay is not the be all and end all when it comes to searching out unique bargains, the Glasgow Craft Mafia challenge the preconceptions of craft and rid pastimes such as knitting, cross-stitch and embroidery of their stuffy W.I connotations! Set on promoting new-wave craft, DIY ethics and bona fide handcrafted work, the Glasgow Craft Mafia is working hard during 2008 to protect grassroots culture and independent creative businesses.
Hop along to Hillhead Library on Saturday 15th March between 10.30am-4pm to find out for yourself that a fresh & contemporary spring has sprung!
__________________________________________________________________________________
The Glasgow Craft Mafia Indie Market
Hillhead Library, Byres Road, Glasgow
Saturday 15th March, 2008
MORE INFO: www.glasgowcraftmafia.com
Following the success of last year's festive Indie Markets, the Glasgow Craft Mafia are excited to announce details of their springtime market event. Taking place on Saturday 15th March at Hillhead Library (Byres Road, Glasgow), the plucky collective of independent designers and makers will provide Glasgow's stylish, savvy shoppers with all the quirky handmade one-offs necessary to overhaul and revamp just about anything in time for spring!
This talented group of Glasgow based artists, makers & designers sell a range of unique, handmade products; from glassware, art & vintage inspired homewares; to bespoke jewellery, fashion accessories & luxurious bath products. Every treasure unearthed at the Glasgow Craft Mafia Indie Market is lovingly created by hand and embraces inventive methods of twisting & reworking traditional craft. With the current growing concerns of waste and recycling, buying handmade is becoming more and more popular. There's never been a better time to support your local crafters.
Proving that easy to find and affordable alternatives to high street chains and fast fashion do exist and proving that Ebay is not the be all and end all when it comes to searching out unique bargains, the Glasgow Craft Mafia challenge the preconceptions of craft and rid pastimes such as knitting, cross-stitch and embroidery of their stuffy W.I connotations! Set on promoting new-wave craft, DIY ethics and bona fide handcrafted work, the Glasgow Craft Mafia is working hard during 2008 to protect grassroots culture and independent creative businesses.
Hop along to Hillhead Library on Saturday 15th March between 10.30am-4pm to find out for yourself that a fresh & contemporary spring has sprung!
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
East London Craft Guerilla
Francesca, who's wonderful site's include, http://mrseliotbooks.blogspot.com & www. birdie1973.etsy.com , e-mailed me with information about a group called The East London Craft Guerrilla. They are made up of crafts people, artists and designers who make hand made original goods, and they will be hosting a number of markets through out the year. Check out the blog for more details http://www.eastlondoncraftguerrilla.blogspot.com
SPRING/SUMMER Craft Markets dates:
Held at Beautiful Interiors, Walthamstow Village, London
Saturday 26th April on from 10 am to 5.30pm
Saturday 31st May on from 10 am to 5.30pm
Saturday 28th June on from 10 am to 5.30pm
Saturday 26th July on from 10 am to 5.30pm
Saturday 30th August on from 10 am to 5.30pm
September date yet to be confirmed.
SPRING/SUMMER Craft Markets dates:
Held at Beautiful Interiors, Walthamstow Village, London
Saturday 26th April on from 10 am to 5.30pm
Saturday 31st May on from 10 am to 5.30pm
Saturday 28th June on from 10 am to 5.30pm
Saturday 26th July on from 10 am to 5.30pm
Saturday 30th August on from 10 am to 5.30pm
September date yet to be confirmed.
Events call for 2008!
It seems quite quiet after the Christmas build up, for craft events. So if your taking part in any events this year please let me know, and I'll be happy to put it on the blog.
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
Liverpool events
Indianna has informed of a few events she is taking part in, in Liverpool this Christmas where she will be selling Felt Hemmed In' products! The dates are. . .
Sunday 9th December 11 am to 4 pm ' Christmas Presence'
Bridewell Studios, Prescott street, Liverpool.
Saturday 15th and 22nd December 12- 6pm 'The Living Market'
Slater street, Liverpool.
Sunday 16 th December 10- 4 pm 'Creative Bias Craft Fair'
Blackburne House, Hope Street, Liverpool.
Sunday 9th December 11 am to 4 pm ' Christmas Presence'
Bridewell Studios, Prescott street, Liverpool.
Saturday 15th and 22nd December 12- 6pm 'The Living Market'
Slater street, Liverpool.
Sunday 16 th December 10- 4 pm 'Creative Bias Craft Fair'
Blackburne House, Hope Street, Liverpool.
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
Event: Bead and Card Craft Fair
Event: Bead and Card Craft Fair
2nd December 2007
10.30am – 4.30pm
Nantwich Civic Hall Cheshire CW5 5DG
2nd December 2007
10.30am – 4.30pm
Nantwich Civic Hall Cheshire CW5 5DG
ALL SAINTS GARDEN -Trinity Street Cambridge
A friendly open-air market in the heart of historic Cambridge.
http://www.cambridge-art-craft.co.uk/
http://www.cambridge-art-craft.co.uk/
Monday, 5 November 2007
Substance - Altrincham
I took part in the Substance event held at Altrincham market last weekend. There were lots of great handmade products there and a wonderful range of contemporary jewellery for sale. We will all be there again on the 7th and 8th December and would recommend it for buying some great Christmas gifts.
Larger events through out the year
Top drawer Spring, London, 13-15 January
The British Craft trade fair- harrogate 6,7,8 April 2008
Pulse by top drawer 1-3 June 2008
The contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey, 6-8 June 2008
Home and Gift, Harrogate 13-16 July 2008
Design edge london- September
Origin Somerset House from 7 – 19 October 2008.
Top drawer Autumn, London, 14-16 September 2008
Lustre, Nottingham - November
The British Craft trade fair- harrogate 6,7,8 April 2008
Pulse by top drawer 1-3 June 2008
The contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey, 6-8 June 2008
Home and Gift, Harrogate 13-16 July 2008
Design edge london- September
Origin Somerset House from 7 – 19 October 2008.
Top drawer Autumn, London, 14-16 September 2008
Lustre, Nottingham - November
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