Saltaire Makers' Fair

It's that time again! The Saltaire Arts Trail begins this weekend. I have a stall at the Makers' Fair again this year 10.00 til 6.00 on Saturday 12th and 10.00 til 4.30 on Sunday 13th September. Sellers have to make an application for stalls at this event which ensures all items are made and sold by the maker. This also means I come away having spent up!

Below is my page on the Arts Trail Website.

In addition to the Makers' Fair there is the very popular Open Houses event where local residents exhibit the work of local artists in their homes.

On the final weekend there is an excellent continental market and events for children too.

Click here to see pics of last year's Makers' Fair.

I'm really looking forward to the fair this weekend and visting the rest of the events the weekend after:)

Handmade Heaven!

I'm really looking forward to this, my first craft fair of 2009. The event will be opened by the Mayoress and refreshments will be on offer. This should be a great chance to see and purchase handmade goods from the regions best designers and makers.

Victoria Hall is a lovely venue set in a great location just up the hill from Salt's Mill which houses a huge collection of works by David Hockney, two great places to eat and some lovely shops. Saltaire village, a world heritage site is full of great cafes, wine bars, boutiques and galleries.

All in all this could be a great day out for Mother's Day!

2009 Events Diary - A work in progress

All of the events listed require applications from makers to ensure the products or produce on sale are good quality and are handmade by the vendors. This makes for a good shopping experience all round!

Dates will be added as I book them. Some dates and times may be subject to change. I will amend this as neccessary these will be typed in red.

Mother's Day Craft Fair Sunday 22nd March 2009 Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Shipley, West yorkshire 11.00 - 4.00

Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday 29th March 2009 Otley Courthouse, Otley, West Yorkshire
9.00 - 1.30 arranged to coincide with the (fabulous) Farmer's Market.

Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday 26th April 2009 Otley Courthouse, Otley, West Yorkshire
9.00 - 1.30 as above

Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday 6th June 2009 Skipton Town Hall, Skipton, West Yorkshire
10.00 - 4.00

Craft Fair 11th July 2009 Wesley Chapel, Lower Hall, Harrogate, North Yorkshire 10.00 - 4.30

Makers' Fair Saturday 12th 10.00 - 6.00 and Sunday 13th September 10.00 - 4.00 2009 Victoria Hall, Saltaire - huge arts event! see here for more info

Ilkley Arts Market Saturday 10th October, 10.00 - 4.00, Riddings Hall, The Grove, Ilkley

Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday 17th October 2009 Skipton Town Hall, Skipton, West Yorkshire 10.00 - 4.00

Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th Novenber 2009 Kelbrook and Sough Village Hall, Kelbrook, Lancashire 10.30 - 4.30

Glusburn Institute Arts and Crafts Fair, Sunday 15th November 2009, Glusburn, West Yorkshire 10.00 - 4.00

Peace & Crafts Fair, Saturday 21st November 2009, Victoria Hall, 10.00- 4.00 event organised by Yorkshire CND, crafts, campaign stalls, complementary therapies, music, cafe

Cristmas Crafts & Gifts Fair Sunday 22nd November 2009, The Old School Rooms, Haworth opposite the Bronte Parsonage 10.00 - 5.00

Christmas Crafts and Gifts Fair Saturday 28th November 2009, Waterfront Hotel, Brighouse 10.00 - 1.00

Grassington Dickensian Festival, Craft Fair, Saturday 5th December 2009 Grassington Town Hall, 10.00 - 4.00

Cristmas Crafts & Gifts Fair Sunday 6th December 2009, The Old School Rooms, Haworth opposite the Bronte Parsonage 10.00 - 5.00

Grassington Dickensian Festival, Craft Fair, Saturday 12th December 2009 Grassington Town Hall, 10.00 - 4.00

Cristmas Crafts & Gifts Fair Sunday 13th December 2009, The Old School Rooms, Haworth opposite the Bronte Parsonage 10.00 - 5.00