Looking forward to this!

I have had a stall at the last 2 Peace and Crafts Fairs and they have been great fun. Organised by Yorkshire CND this annual fair offers something for everyone. There are plenty of activities to entertain the kids and lots of interesting things for folk who want to avoid kids! The veggie cafe is excellent. The event is held in Victoria Hall which is a short walk up the hill from Salts Mill and the train station. The hall itself is a beautiful venue - and can be easily spotted by the huge stone lions standing gaurd outside. Hope to see you there!

Craft Fairs R Us!

Last year I attended a few really good craft fairs, fairs where the organisers believed in the ethos of quality handmade products sold by the maker. I also did several 'events' (I use the term loosely)where the organiser was only interested in taking a stall fee, showing scant regard for the quality of the products on sale and by default contempt for the customer. This was reflected in the number of people who visited and in sales.
But not this year! This year I have chosen more carefully, planned ahead, I have made written applications and waited to be accepted. Because I have made applications in January and February for some fairs that are in November and December maybe I hadn't kept an accurate tally on the number of fairs I've been accepted and paid for. Which is why I now find that I will be peddling my wares at 10, yes 10 events between this Saturday and the 13th December eeeeek!
So this Saturday, the 10th of October I will be at Ilkley Arts Market

I'm really looking forward to this! The organisers are great believers in the craft movement, Ilkley is a lovely place to visit and I will get to catch up with other makers that I haven't seen for a while, and maybe even meet a few more:)

So Ilkley Arts Market, Riddings Hall, The Grove, Ilkley

It would be great if you could make it! Good times....

....and to check out my events diary please click here

Upcoming Craft Fair

Harrogate is one of my very favourite places to visit for shopping. It has just the right mix of quality hight street shops and even better lots of independently owned boutiques, galleries and craft shops.

So to top this I will be selling at a craft fair slap bang in the town centre on Saturday 11th July! I'm so excited - the fair will be held in Wesley Chapel and is organised by Made-it who have a reputation for good quality events.

If you can make it please do say hello!

Otley Craft Fair This Sunday!

On Sunday 26th April I will be at the craft fair at Otley Courthouse. The fair is organised to coincide with the rather fabulous Otley Farmer's Market pictured above. The farmer's market is probably one of the best in West Yorkshire. Both the fair and the market run from 9am 'til 1pm well worth getting up early for!

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

Artsmix

On Sunday 14th December and Sunday 21st December I have a stall at 'Artsmix in the Loft', Leeds.

I'm really looking forward to this as all sellers are carefully selected ensuring that all items on sale are handmade.

hope to see you there!

Craft Fair Diary

Here is a list of the fairs I will be attending over the coming months. Hope to see you there!

Sat 11th October 10 - 4.30
Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Sun 2nd November 9.30 - 4.30
Bankfield Hotel (Ramada) Bingley, West Yorkshire

Sat 15th November 10 - 4.00
Crafts and Peace, Victoria Hall,
Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire

Sun 16th November 10 - 4.30
Arts and Crafts Fair Glusburn
Institute, Glusburn, West Yorkshire

Sun 23rd November 9.30 - 4.30
Bankfield Hotel (Ramada), Bingley, West Yorkshire

Sun 7th December 9.30 - 4.30
Bankfield Hotel (Ramada), Bingley, West Yorkshire