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.
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
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!
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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!
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
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
The Menier Chocolate Factory Caft & Design Fair
Thanks to MrPS.etsy.com, who has let me know about the Menier Chocolate Factory Caft & Design Fair which will be held on Fri 7 & Sat 8 Dec on London's South Bank
For more info check out the websitehttp://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/index2.asp
For more info check out the websitehttp://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/index2.asp
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Substance
SUBSTANCE will take place at Altrincham Market on the following dates:
Friday 5th October 2007 – Saturday 6th October 2007, 9:00-16:00
Friday 2nd November 2007 – Saturday 3rd November 2007, 9:00-16:00
Friday 7th December 2007 – Saturday 8th December 2007, 9:00-16:00
Altrincham Market is located on Greenwood Street in the centre of Altrincham, Cheshire (WA14 1SA)
It will feature glass, ceramics, textiles, jewellery etc.
Info at http://www.myspace.com/traffordcraft
Friday 5th October 2007 – Saturday 6th October 2007, 9:00-16:00
Friday 2nd November 2007 – Saturday 3rd November 2007, 9:00-16:00
Friday 7th December 2007 – Saturday 8th December 2007, 9:00-16:00
Altrincham Market is located on Greenwood Street in the centre of Altrincham, Cheshire (WA14 1SA)
It will feature glass, ceramics, textiles, jewellery etc.
Info at http://www.myspace.com/traffordcraft
Glasgow Craft Markets
Claire Brown has sent me lots of great info on misofunky and Craft Mafia Markets happening in Glasgow. . . . .
Sunday 2nd December
Miso Funky Market in association with DADA
Sloans, Argyle Arcade, Glasgow
11am - 5pm
Saturday 15th December
Miso Funky Market
Hillhead Library, Byres Road, Glasgow
10am - 4.30pm
More details on Miso Funky at www.misofunky.com! We've also got a list of events at http://www.misofunky.com/market.htm.
We're also members of the Glasgow Craft Mafia! We're having all sorts of market fun:
Thursday 25th October
Glasgow Craft Mafia Launch Party!
Home, Merchant City, Glasgow
6pm til Late!
Thursday 1st November
Glasgow Craft Mafia Market
The Universal, Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow
5pm - 9pm
Sunday 18th November
Glasgow Craft Mafia Market
Mono, Kings Court, Glasgow
1pm - Late!
More info on the mafia can be found at www.glasgowcraftmafia.com.
Sunday 2nd December
Miso Funky Market in association with DADA
Sloans, Argyle Arcade, Glasgow
11am - 5pm
Saturday 15th December
Miso Funky Market
Hillhead Library, Byres Road, Glasgow
10am - 4.30pm
More details on Miso Funky at www.misofunky.com! We've also got a list of events at http://www.misofunky.com/market.htm.
We're also members of the Glasgow Craft Mafia! We're having all sorts of market fun:
Thursday 25th October
Glasgow Craft Mafia Launch Party!
Home, Merchant City, Glasgow
6pm til Late!
Thursday 1st November
Glasgow Craft Mafia Market
The Universal, Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow
5pm - 9pm
Sunday 18th November
Glasgow Craft Mafia Market
Mono, Kings Court, Glasgow
1pm - Late!
More info on the mafia can be found at www.glasgowcraftmafia.com.
Monday, 24 September 2007
Fresh on the Market - Preston
Arts and crafts market
held at Preston Market 10-4 pm
28/10/07
http://www.lanarts.com/?q=node/508
held at Preston Market 10-4 pm
28/10/07
http://www.lanarts.com/?q=node/508
The Cluny Market- Newcastle-upon-tyne
Sarah Miskelly has let me know about the Cluny market, a monthly event held in Newcastle, selling lots of handmade and vintage items.
The next market will be held on Sunday 14th October 12-4pm
More information can be found at
www.myspace.com/theclunymarket
The next market will be held on Sunday 14th October 12-4pm
More information can be found at
www.myspace.com/theclunymarket
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
The Heritage Market - Liverpool
The Heritage Market in Liverpool is calling itself the Camden of the North, and hosts designers who like to make things which are a little different to what you get on the high street. The Market is open on Sundays from 9.00-4.00 pm. For more info go to the website at www.heritagemarket.co.uk.
Hip Hip Handmade
Hip Hip Handmade is a funky craft market located in Northampton Fishmarket, their myspace page www.myspace.com/hip_hip_handmade
Monday, 17 September 2007
Sunday Flea - Birmingham
Thank you maximummouse who has let me know about the Sunday Flea
held at the Custard Factory in Birmingham on a Sunday 11am-4pm on Gibb Street.
She also says "There is also a (very small) monthly craft market here in Moseley (south birmingham) with a few stalls and they might run a christmas one solely for arts and crafts, though I haven't heard about whether it's actually happening yet!" So I will keep you posted about that if I hear anymore.
held at the Custard Factory in Birmingham on a Sunday 11am-4pm on Gibb Street.
She also says "There is also a (very small) monthly craft market here in Moseley (south birmingham) with a few stalls and they might run a christmas one solely for arts and crafts, though I haven't heard about whether it's actually happening yet!" So I will keep you posted about that if I hear anymore.
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