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Craft fairs and shows
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Dalegate Market
Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk
Thursday, 16 April 2026 (6 day event)
Farehams Artisan and Farmers Market
West Street
Fareham, Hampshire
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Faversham Artisan Crafts and Gift Markets
The Alexander Centre
Faversham, Kent
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Beads Up North Craft Fair
Haydock Racecourse
Haydock, Newton le Willows, Merseyside
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Dobbies Carlisle craft and gift marquee
Dobbies Garden World
Carlisle, Cumbria
Friday, 24 April 2026 (3 day event)
Late April Craft Fair in Hawes Wensleydale
The Market House
Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire
Saturday, 25 April 2026 (2 day event)
May Bank Holiday Craft Fair
The Norfolk Centre
Arundel, West Sussex
Friday, 1 May 2026 (7 day event)
Scottish Arts and Crafts Fair - Sat 2nd May
Geilsland Estate
Beith, North Ayrshire
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Farnborough Craft Fayre - May 2026
Queensmead Farnborough
Farnborough, Hampshire
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Nottinghamshire County Show
Newark Showground
Newark, Nottinghamshire
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Artists and Makers Fair
Caversham Methodist Church Hall
Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
Saturday, 9 May 2026
The HandCrafted Market - West Kirby
West Kirby Concourse
West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Newest members listings
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Madeline Gillespie
I have been on such a journey and never in a million years thought I would end up selling my photos. About 12 years ago I wanted to learn photography to take photos of the local area to put up in my house. I am mainly self taught with a few helpers along the way, the biggest YouTube. Probably, my biggest challenge, was for someone who was in their 50s...
Strings of Strength
Strings of Strength came from a place of healing. Using my hands to create beautiful pieces of work using my creativity, helps to distract my mind. All of my items are handmade, from dream catchers, wall hangings, macrame doll, angels, using a variety of materials of wood, macrame Cotton, yarn beads, healing crystals, feathers and more. There are item...
WhitebeachesCandles
Established in 2025, our brand was born out of a deep passion for the simple joy and warmth that a beautifully crafted candle brings. I hand make all of my candles and melts because I wanted to share my love of creating and enjoying them with you. Every product is poured with care, ensuring you receive a high-quality, lovingly made item that transforms...
Lindaurum
I love designing and making handmade jewellery from an idea to a beautifully crafted piece. Jewellery making has been a passion of mine for over 20 years – I’m completely hooked! What began as a class at my local Adult Education Centre in 2005 quickly grew into a lifelong creative pursuit. After retiring in 2019 from a 34-year career in Science, I decided...
Carla Jane Crochet
Adorable crochet plushies of animals, dinosaurs, Pokemon, and Sanrio characters. All handmade with love. All products are made with chenille yarn, some have embroidered parts or plastic safety eyes. Each piece is intended to be a display item and should not be left alone with young children. All plushies are handmade and one of a kind - no two will...
Lino Lou Prints
I initially trained in Art but spent my whole adult career working in entertainment. I decided to return to my artwork a year ago and set up my Lino Printing company. I work from imagination, life drawing and some of my own photography in order to come up with a composition to carve. Buildings, nature and classic iconic objects such as my bespoke Red...
Tiggylilys Treasure
We make artifical flowers in pots, baskets and buckets suitable for indoor display on windowsills, desks or shelves. Hand made jewellery using beads and charms. Keyrings of various designs. All our products can be personalised using beads or vinyl. Products can be made to customer
Lena Cohen Jewellery
Lena Cohen Jewellery is an independent fine jewellery studio in London working only in 18ct solid gold with natural diamonds and gemstones. Pieces are designed and made in small batches at the bench rather than ordered from factories, with London hallmarking and careful hand finishing. The collection focuses on jewellery that slips easily into a modern...
Toni Karen Art
I am a UK-based artist known for my radiant, abstract-meets-realism floral paintings that quite literally burst with life. My use of acrylics creates texture, movement, and mood - I call it painting moods for walls, and I couldn’t agree more! With a background in interior design, i bring a fresh, contemporary flair to everything I touch. My art is joyful,...
Penelope Land and Rosemary Wise
We are botanical artists producing detailed plant studies in water colour. We use these illustrations to produce cards and prints and gift items, such as mugs, coasters, tea towels, mouse mats and pens. As well as being independent artists we both belong to the Oxford Florilegium illustrating plants from the Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum. Rosemary...
Dove Woodturnery
Mostly self taught I took up wood turning soon after I retired making traditional bowls, platters, boxes and enclosed forms, as well as painted and stained plates. In addition I also make urns and seasonal gifts that include Christmas trees, bottle openers and stoppers. Turning items from green wood, mostly Ash interests me, as the wood dries it distorts...
Cambridge Crafter
Cambridge Crafter is a small workshop in Cambridge, specialising in handcrafted writing instruments and wooden home accessories made from exotic woods such as olivewood, walnut burl, tambootie, zebrano, wenge, and thuya burl. The collection includes items like the Fountain Pens, Rollerball Pens, Ballpoint Pens and Pen sets, along with coasters in walnut,...
Madeline Gillespie
I have been on such a journey and never in a million years thought I would end up selling my photos. About 12 years ago I wanted to learn photography to take photos of the local area to put up in my house. I am mainly self taught with a few helpers along the way, the biggest YouTube. Probably, my biggest challenge, was for someone who was in their 50s...
Strings of Strength
Strings of Strength came from a place of healing. Using my hands to create beautiful pieces of work using my creativity, helps to distract my mind. All of my items are handmade, from dream catchers, wall hangings, macrame doll, angels, using a variety of materials of wood, macrame Cotton, yarn beads, healing crystals, feathers and more. There are item...
WhitebeachesCandles
Established in 2025, our brand was born out of a deep passion for the simple joy and warmth that a beautifully crafted candle brings. I hand make all of my candles and melts because I wanted to share my love of creating and enjoying them with you. Every product is poured with care, ensuring you receive a high-quality, lovingly made item that transforms...
Lindaurum
I love designing and making handmade jewellery from an idea to a beautifully crafted piece. Jewellery making has been a passion of mine for over 20 years – I’m completely hooked! What began as a class at my local Adult Education Centre in 2005 quickly grew into a lifelong creative pursuit. After retiring in 2019 from a 34-year career in Science, I decided...
Carla Jane Crochet
Adorable crochet plushies of animals, dinosaurs, Pokemon, and Sanrio characters. All handmade with love. All products are made with chenille yarn, some have embroidered parts or plastic safety eyes. Each piece is intended to be a display item and should not be left alone with young children. All plushies are handmade and one of a kind - no two will...
Lino Lou Prints
I initially trained in Art but spent my whole adult career working in entertainment. I decided to return to my artwork a year ago and set up my Lino Printing company. I work from imagination, life drawing and some of my own photography in order to come up with a composition to carve. Buildings, nature and classic iconic objects such as my bespoke Red...
Tiggylilys Treasure
We make artifical flowers in pots, baskets and buckets suitable for indoor display on windowsills, desks or shelves. Hand made jewellery using beads and charms. Keyrings of various designs. All our products can be personalised using beads or vinyl. Products can be made to customer
Lena Cohen Jewellery
Lena Cohen Jewellery is an independent fine jewellery studio in London working only in 18ct solid gold with natural diamonds and gemstones. Pieces are designed and made in small batches at the bench rather than ordered from factories, with London hallmarking and careful hand finishing. The collection focuses on jewellery that slips easily into a modern...
Toni Karen Art
I am a UK-based artist known for my radiant, abstract-meets-realism floral paintings that quite literally burst with life. My use of acrylics creates texture, movement, and mood - I call it painting moods for walls, and I couldn’t agree more! With a background in interior design, i bring a fresh, contemporary flair to everything I touch. My art is joyful,...
Penelope Land and Rosemary Wise
We are botanical artists producing detailed plant studies in water colour. We use these illustrations to produce cards and prints and gift items, such as mugs, coasters, tea towels, mouse mats and pens. As well as being independent artists we both belong to the Oxford Florilegium illustrating plants from the Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum. Rosemary...
Dove Woodturnery
Mostly self taught I took up wood turning soon after I retired making traditional bowls, platters, boxes and enclosed forms, as well as painted and stained plates. In addition I also make urns and seasonal gifts that include Christmas trees, bottle openers and stoppers. Turning items from green wood, mostly Ash interests me, as the wood dries it distorts...
Cambridge Crafter
Cambridge Crafter is a small workshop in Cambridge, specialising in handcrafted writing instruments and wooden home accessories made from exotic woods such as olivewood, walnut burl, tambootie, zebrano, wenge, and thuya burl. The collection includes items like the Fountain Pens, Rollerball Pens, Ballpoint Pens and Pen sets, along with coasters in walnut,...
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Featured blog posts
Handcrafted 18k Gold Necklace
A handcrafted 18k gold necklace that begins with emerald but can also be made with diamond, ruby, sapphire, aquamarine or another gemstone chosen by the client. Created in London by Lena Cohen Jewellery, this design reflects a more personal way to buy fine jewellery, where the wearer can help shape the final piece rather than simply pick from a standard...
Made in London Not Just Designed in London
In fine jewellery, wording matters more than it sometimes seems. “Designed in London” and “made in London” may sound close, but they do not mean the same thing. One may describe where an idea was developed, refined, or branded. The other speaks about where the piece itself was physically made. That distinction matters. A lot of jewellery language...
APPLY NOW FOR FOLK and BESPOKE EVENTS
Folk and Bespoke has always been about celebrating small makers, original crafts, and meaningful stories. My aim is to help raise awareness of the wonderful work that lots of small businesses create and to provide the opportunity and space for them to expand their online presence. I write blogs and personally vet all businesses that are interested,...
This is a hand knitted rabbit
This is a hand knitted rabbit made with soft pink and beige yarn, designed to be gentle to the touch and comforting to hold. It’s a simple, charming little companion made with care and attention to detail. The rabbit stands about 25cm tall. Its made stitch by stitch, giving it a unique, homemade feel that you won’t find in mass-produced toys. It’s...
Im new here
This isn’t so much a blog post as it is an introduction — a simple hello. Just over year ago, I made the decision to hand in my notice as a Producer on a popular podcast and go back to my first love of creating. It was something I had considered for a while, but never felt quite brave enough to make the jump. After I did my art foundation back in...
Bespoke or made to order ring in London
It’s easy to get stuck on the labels when you’re looking for a ring in London. Bespoke, made to order, custom made. They can sound like the same thing, but they don’t always mean the same process, and that’s usually what people are really trying to avoid: surprises with time, cost, or expectations. Bespoke is a ring designed from the ground up around...
Diamond Studs What to Look For When Buying
Diamond studs are the ultimate everyday piece: light, comfortable, and quietly polished with everything from denim to tailoring and eveningwear. The “best” size is rarely about chasing carat weight. It is about proportion, balance on your lobe, and how you actually live. SIZE GUIDE: WHAT SIZE DIAMOND STUDS ARE BEST? Use this quick guide per ear for...
10 top tips for craft fairs
Tips... Tip 1: Plan your display in advance with a mock set-up Avoid last-minute stress by planning your table layout in advance. Before the event, create a mock set-up in your driveway or another suitable space. Practice assembling your tent, arranging your products, and take photos from different angles. These pictures will serve as a reference...
6 daily actions to spark a positive mindset
Lets have a think though... Increasingly, I notice a growing number of individuals actively challenging this prevailing cultural narrative. They’re taking charge of their lives, crafting lifestyles aligned with their values and goals and steering clear of external pressures. For instance, they tailor their lifestyle to embrace intentional living,...
Learning the art of upcycling furniture
One of the most common things people tell us is that they love the idea of upcycling but feel unsure about where to begin. Tools, prep, paint choices, and finishes can all feel overwhelming at first. That is exactly why we started offering upcycling workshops and one to one sessions. We wanted to create a relaxed, welcoming space where people can learn...
Upcycled furniture and workshops in Essex
Upcycled Treasures Co started from a simple love of making things better rather than throwing them away. We have always believed that furniture and home pieces can have more than one life, especially when they are well made. We work with solid wood furniture as well as pieces made from other materials, carefully transforming pre loved items into something...
2025 Round Up
Wow… what a year 2025 has been for Painting by Blocks! I honestly could not have imagined my first year would be so varied or that it would attract people of all ages. From after-school clubs to workshops, it’s been amazing. The after-school clubs have been such a highlight, especially working with the brilliant Year 4, 5 and 6 children. Their energy,...
Why craft fairs?
The UK is without doubt one of the most creative and diverse places on Earth.
The talent of makers and artists needs a release, a channel that allows both new and experienced people the chance to market and sell their work. They also need to network with their peers to exchange ideas and experiences. The craft fair can be that channel. It challenges people, it inspires and motivates people to do better and more.
Supporting your local craft fairs as a visitor and purchaser, helps to grow the community and encourage further creative, social and community wealth.