# UK Craft Events **URL:** https://talk.folksy.com/c/uk-craft-events/8.md [Latest](https://talk.folksy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.folksy.com/categories.md) --- ## [Category definition for UK Craft Events](https://talk.folksy.com/t/category-definition-for-uk-craft-events/25)
**Author:** [@sianfolksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/sianfolksy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2019 11:57 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/category-definition-for-uk-craft-events/25 "2019-03-08T11:57:43Z")
Find, discuss and promote local craft events, organisations and meetups! --- ## [Help with card reader and phone apps](https://talk.folksy.com/t/help-with-card-reader-and-phone-apps/33752)
**Author:** [@GINGERPINEAPPLECRAFTS](https://talk.folksy.com/u/GINGERPINEAPPLECRAFTS)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2026 18:38 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/help-with-card-reader-and-phone-apps/33752 "2026-09-25T18:38:49Z")
Hello everyone - Just wondering what card reader or phone app people use for craft fairs. Any information would be appreciated. thank you :grinning\_face: --- ## [Events Yorkshire Region](https://talk.folksy.com/t/events-yorkshire-region/33443)
**Author:** [@TheHedgerowArtist](https://talk.folksy.com/u/TheHedgerowArtist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2026 19:53 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/events-yorkshire-region/33443 "2026-07-13T19:53:22Z")
There are lots of events happening throughout each region and I thought it would be good to share/promote events you are taking part in or even organising. It could give others opportunity to apply or call in and say hi… --- ## [Shipping/postage](https://talk.folksy.com/t/shipping-postage/32127)
**Author:** [@CrystalSeahorseDesigns](https://talk.folksy.com/u/CrystalSeahorseDesigns)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2025 14:41 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/shipping-postage/32127 "2025-08-28T14:41:14Z")
So I’ve gone and confused myself been googling for literal hours, so no EU because of the gpsr issues and needing a representative there. No USA at the moment because of the customs tariff issues. but….. rest of the wo… --- ## [Suffolk Artisan Fair](https://talk.folksy.com/t/suffolk-artisan-fair/31907)
**Author:** [@Josgems](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Josgems)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2025 15:33 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/suffolk-artisan-fair/31907 "2025-07-30T15:33:52Z")
Hi everyone, Has anyone been to the Suffolk artisan fair at Newmarket racecourse. I’m considering booking a table. I’ve not done a fair before but my dad used to do them all the time. I guess the question is, is it wor… --- ## [How do you take payment at craft fairs?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/how-do-you-take-payment-at-craft-fairs/31822)
**Author:** [@Mungbean](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Mungbean)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [24 July 2025 11:05 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/how-do-you-take-payment-at-craft-fairs/31822 "2025-07-24T11:05:10Z")
Can I ask a technical question? I’m going to have a stall at a craft fair later in the year, but I am only set up to take cash payments. I’m just a hobby crafter and this is a one-off so I don’t want to invest in a car… --- ## [Any Events in South Wales Please 2025](https://talk.folksy.com/t/any-events-in-south-wales-please-2025/31847)
**Author:** [@honeybimua](https://talk.folksy.com/u/honeybimua)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2025 22:16 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/any-events-in-south-wales-please-2025/31847 "2025-07-20T22:16:37Z")
Anybody know of good craft events in South Wales please. --- ## [Handmade Malvern](https://talk.folksy.com/t/handmade-malvern/31850)
**Author:** [@floralsbykusuma](https://talk.folksy.com/u/floralsbykusuma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2025 07:39 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/handmade-malvern/31850 "2025-07-20T07:39:18Z")
In May 2025 I set up Handmade Malvern after the Malvern Hills Gallery closed. We are a small collective made up of artists from the gallery but we would like to find other crafters and artists from the Malvern region who… --- ## [Introduction to steampunk](https://talk.folksy.com/t/introduction-to-steampunk/16328)
**Author:** [@johoodooburgoyneneal](https://talk.folksy.com/u/johoodooburgoyneneal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2025 13:20 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/introduction-to-steampunk/16328 "2025-07-14T13:20:26Z")
I run Leeds Steampunk Market which has been going since 2011. I and my husband run five weekends a year in West Yorkshire and use venues such as museums in Leeds, Bradford and Halifax. LSM are not curated events althou… --- ## [Handmade fair, North Surrey - any interest?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/handmade-fair-north-surrey-any-interest/28610)
**Author:** [@RiverfallJewellery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/RiverfallJewellery)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2025 20:35 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/handmade-fair-north-surrey-any-interest/28610 "2025-06-08T20:35:05Z")
A friend and I are looking into organising a craft fair in our village, Ashtead, in Surrey. There is just nothing near us that we could attend or to be honest, would want to attend so we are considering setting up our ow… --- ## [Craft Fairs, Yorkshire and Humber](https://talk.folksy.com/t/craft-fairs-yorkshire-and-humber/31030)
**Author:** [@itsatwinthing](https://talk.folksy.com/u/itsatwinthing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2025 00:36 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/craft-fairs-yorkshire-and-humber/31030 "2025-05-14T00:36:41Z")
We are showcasing our new makes at the following upcoming events. Please visit! Thanks :heavy\_heart\_exclamation: --- ## [Thoresby Courtyard's Winterfest Arts and Crafts Fair](https://talk.folksy.com/t/thoresby-courtyards-winterfest-arts-and-crafts-fair/14588)
**Author:** [@ThoresbyCourtyard](https://talk.folksy.com/u/ThoresbyCourtyard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2025 07:40 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/thoresby-courtyards-winterfest-arts-and-crafts-fair/14588 "2025-04-17T07:40:37Z")
Hi! We’re not only looking for people to come along the free event but we’re also looking for stallholders- handmade items only! Winterfest Arts & Crafts Fair Thoresby Courtyard Riding Hall and Gallery, NG22 9EP 25th… --- ## [What’s the Hardest Part of Painting? — May Cockcroft](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-s-the-hardest-part-of-painting-may-cockcroft/31265)
**Author:** [@maycockcroft](https://talk.folksy.com/u/maycockcroft)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2025 15:54 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-s-the-hardest-part-of-painting-may-cockcroft/31265 "2025-04-11T15:54:04Z")
Is it starting? Finishing? Knowing what to say? Let’s open up about the tough bits. --- ## [Market for Kindness Community](https://talk.folksy.com/t/market-for-kindness-community/29122)
**Author:** [@marcogiglio](https://talk.folksy.com/u/marcogiglio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2025 19:29 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/market-for-kindness-community/29122 "2025-02-05T19:29:38Z")
Hello Friends! I wanted to draw your attention to a fantastic Facebook group called https://www.facebook.com/groups/kindnesscommunitymarket that has recently given me a lot of visibility. It’s a community of friendly an… --- ## [Malvern Hills Gallery Has an opening](https://talk.folksy.com/t/malvern-hills-gallery-has-an-opening/30532)
**Author:** [@floralsbykusuma](https://talk.folksy.com/u/floralsbykusuma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 December 2024 18:09 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/malvern-hills-gallery-has-an-opening/30532 "2024-12-08T18:09:21Z")
Hi everyone, I have some of my work in the Malvern hills Gallery. We have an opening for a couple of new artists from the Malvern/Worcester area. We are a lovely group of artists/crafters. Here is the info from the FB p… --- ## [Fairs? Any advice?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/fairs-any-advice/30214)
**Author:** [@cerysbcrafty](https://talk.folksy.com/u/cerysbcrafty)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2024 21:08 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/fairs-any-advice/30214 "2024-11-05T21:08:52Z")
I know people have had previous discussions about this but I was wondering how people go about looking for local craft fairs? Or even which craft fairs are the best to go to. It is very last minute but was wondering if … --- ## [Thinking Of Doing Craft Fairs Next Year](https://talk.folksy.com/t/thinking-of-doing-craft-fairs-next-year/29257)
**Author:** [@OhHandmadeByNat](https://talk.folksy.com/u/OhHandmadeByNat)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2024 17:06 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/thinking-of-doing-craft-fairs-next-year/29257 "2024-10-17T17:06:45Z")
Hi I have been researching into doing craft fairs and thinking of maybe starting them next year. I live in South Wales in a mainly working class area and I was wondering if it would be better to sell the items I now ma… --- ## [Gazebo recommendations?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/gazebo-recommendations/29242)
**Author:** [@TheHighlandPedlar](https://talk.folksy.com/u/TheHighlandPedlar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2024 18:43 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/gazebo-recommendations/29242 "2024-09-24T18:43:01Z")
For those of you who do outdoor markets, I want to quiz you about your gazebo! (forgive the super-newbie questions). I’m thinking of getting a small one because I don’t have much storage space at home, and I’m wondering… --- ## [Community craft fete](https://talk.folksy.com/t/community-craft-fete/28672)
**Author:** [@stylishstash](https://talk.folksy.com/u/stylishstash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2024 14:29 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/community-craft-fete/28672 "2024-06-07T14:29:15Z")
Every Friday at the methodist hall, Coinagehall street Helston, Cornwall. 9am - 12. Crafts, jams/preserves, veg, plants and much more. Little cafe selling drinks and snacks also. --- ## [Brighton's Street Food & Makers Market](https://talk.folksy.com/t/brightons-street-food-makers-market/22659)
**Author:** [@PaperDaisy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/PaperDaisy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2021 08:31 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/brightons-street-food-makers-market/22659 "2021-05-10T08:31:48Z")
Paper Daisy Street Food & Makers Markets are heading back to Brighton! These events will be outside only, hosted by the lovely Brighthelm Gardens. Entry is totally FREE for visitors. June 12th July 10th August 14th A… --- ## [Selling at local Craft Fairs](https://talk.folksy.com/t/selling-at-local-craft-fairs/23856)
**Author:** [@PawsOnly](https://talk.folksy.com/u/PawsOnly)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2023 16:20 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/selling-at-local-craft-fairs/23856 "2023-10-05T16:20:51Z")
I’m always on my own setting up & selling at local craft fairs. Much of the time, I’m quite busy selling & sorting customer queries. My pet accessories involve helping ‘would be’ customers with sizes for their pets - pa… --- ## [Using pedddle](https://talk.folksy.com/t/using-pedddle/26870)
**Author:** [@skylarksimages](https://talk.folksy.com/u/skylarksimages)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2023 19:06 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/using-pedddle/26870 "2023-10-03T19:06:05Z")
Anyone using Pedddle ? Seems expensive , anyone able to justify it ? --- ## [Regular Open Air Event in Great Malvern](https://talk.folksy.com/t/regular-open-air-event-in-great-malvern/26930)
**Author:** [@floralsbykusuma](https://talk.folksy.com/u/floralsbykusuma)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2023 12:39 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/regular-open-air-event-in-great-malvern/26930 "2023-09-11T12:39:54Z")
Theres a new open air Sunday Market for arts and crafts started at the top of shopping area. I emailed to ask about it and they are offering pitches for £10. I think some weeks they have live music and I imagine if timed… --- ## [Made on the Borders](https://talk.folksy.com/t/made-on-the-borders/26814)
**Author:** [@SteampunkCreativeEngineering](https://talk.folksy.com/u/SteampunkCreativeEngineering)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2023 05:31 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/made-on-the-borders/26814 "2023-08-31T05:31:08Z")
I’m looking forward to the ‘Made on the Borders’ homemade festival this Saturday, 26th August, at the British Ironwork Centre near Oswestry, Shropshire. It’s a fantastic and inspirational venue, home to the famous knife … --- ## [Charity Prize Draw 2023](https://talk.folksy.com/t/charity-prize-draw-2023/26366)
**Author:** [@Loadofolbobbins](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Loadofolbobbins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2023 17:33 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/charity-prize-draw-2023/26366 "2023-06-24T17:33:10Z")
Hi everyone! I hope you’ve all been keeping well! I don’t know if you remember but last year I did a call out for donations here on the forum for a charity prize draw I was putting together to raise funds for DEC Pakist… --- ## [Anyone in Norfolk interested in having a stall?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/anyone-in-norfolk-interested-in-having-a-stall/25986)
**Author:** [@PhotoFairytales](https://talk.folksy.com/u/PhotoFairytales)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2023 16:48 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/anyone-in-norfolk-interested-in-having-a-stall/25986 "2023-03-14T16:48:09Z")
I’ve been approached by a lady organising an event in mid-Norfolk in June, who’s looking for people to have craft stalls. Here’s the details I have, in case anyone is interested: “I am organising a Classic Car show and … --- ## [Suffolk Show ground wedding Fayre Feb ‘23](https://talk.folksy.com/t/suffolk-show-ground-wedding-fayre-feb-23/25671)
**Author:** [@Bathology](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Bathology)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2023 10:25 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/suffolk-show-ground-wedding-fayre-feb-23/25671 "2023-01-14T10:25:50Z")
Good Morning all. My name is Sarah Davies, I am a fellow folksy seller in Ipswich (Bathology). During the week I work for the Trinity Park events centre and Suffolk Show. Due to a member of staff leaving, I have (last m… --- ## [Experience with online markets?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/experience-with-online-markets/25121)
**Author:** [@ACraftWitch](https://talk.folksy.com/u/ACraftWitch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2022 11:57 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/experience-with-online-markets/25121 "2022-09-25T11:57:28Z")
Hi, as many of you will have gotten the email like I did on the upcoming Christmas market online fair, I considered setting up shop but I just wanna ask: What’s your experience with online craft fairs? Would you say (as… --- ## [Applications are OPEN for our Online Christmas Market!](https://talk.folksy.com/t/applications-are-open-for-our-online-christmas-market/25125)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2022 09:30 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/applications-are-open-for-our-online-christmas-market/25125 "2022-09-22T09:30:52Z")
Applications are now open for our Christmas Market! It’s happening over the weekend of 19-20 November 2022 and we’ve put together a blog post that should (hopefully) answer any questions you might have - Folksy Online C… --- ## [Charity Prize Draw](https://talk.folksy.com/t/charity-prize-draw/25076)
**Author:** [@Loadofolbobbins](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Loadofolbobbins)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2022 14:41 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/charity-prize-draw/25076 "2022-09-12T14:41:07Z")
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all keeping well. I’m taking part in an online event called Super Seconds Festival at the beginning of October, that new Folksy sales function is going to come in very handy for that!! As part… [Next page](https://talk.folksy.com/c/uk-craft-events/8.md?page=1)