As Christmas is approaching fast, I have been making as much work as I can in my home studio and attending craft fairs. For us makers (and most businesses) Christmas is the best time for us to sell our work. Im November I will be attending two larger craft/Christmas fairs, one in Beamish (Beamish Christmas Fair) and another in Skipton (Crafts in the Pen), however they both fall on the same weekend resulting I can only personally attend one (which will be Crafts in the Pen) an

On 23rd October there will be a night to begin your Christmas shopping at Merchant No.1, Monkseaton. On this night there will be a chance to put in orders and buy on the night for Christmas (and birthdays/general gifts). These are all handmade crafts from local makers, anything from ceramics and concrete to upholstery and paintings. #christmas #christmasmarkets #merrychristmas #art #artist #maker #design #seller #etsy #etsyseller #handmade #handmadeproducts #ceramic #ceramic

Yay, I have just received my new card machine. So I can now accept card payments, at fairs and markets. #seller #selling #maker #handamde #ceramics #ceramic #ceramicblogger #blogger #art #artist #artistemerging #card #via #debit

I have just finished at the Northern Craft fair event located at The Baltic, Gateshead. It was SO fun and a great experience, I highly recommend applying any craft makers for next year. I loved it. It was a success. I have met other passionate makers and creators, whom I hope to see again soon. The event was made up of various amount of styles and makers, and proved to be popular, as each day (sat and sun) were very busy. Many people took my business card, so much so I ran ou

The next fair I will be holding a stand at will be at the Northern Craft Fair in Gateshead at BALTIC Centre For Contemporary Art. This is the first time the Northern Craft Fair will be coming this far north, and it is a great opportunity to see and immerse yourself in handmade craft. The event will be on the 5th-6th October. #BALTICCentreForContemporaryArt #baltic #gateshead #newcsatle #craft #craftfair #event #creativebusiness #creativeblogger #ceramics #ceramicsblgoger #cer

My next upcoming event is at Potfest in the Pens, Cumbria (2nd-4th August). I have previously attended this event as a member of the public, however this time I received the great opportunity to participate and have my own stall/pen. I am looking forward to be surrounded by like-minded, passionate people, this would be a great opportunity to network. As it is my first time showing at the three day event, I am unsure about the amount of work to take and what products would be

I am currently selling my work at Merchant No.1, Monkseaton. This is a great shop selling handmade local craft items located in Monkseaton, Whitley Bay. Be sure to check out the shop either online or in person, as there are creative classes available too. #shop #stockists #potterystudio #newcsatle #newcastleupontyne #stockist #art #artist #ceramics #ceramic #ceramicblogger #artistemerging #monkseaton #whitleybay #WhitleyBay #tynemouth #uk #england #local #handmade #handmadece

I now have an online catalogue for the public and for potential stockists/buyers. If you are interested please message me or email me at info@sarahwaferceramics.com #harrogate #bctf #BCTF #maker #designer #designermaker #design #art #ceramics #ceramic #ceramicblooger #blogger #artbusiness #contemporaryartist #artblogger #ceramicsblogger #ceramicblogger #bubbleeffect #bubble #buyers #stockists #catalogue

Having a stand at the British Craft Trade Fair was an amazing experience. A chance to meet fellow makers, buyers, and stockists, its a great feeling being surrounded by like-minded people who have a passion for their craft and the arts. As I was located in the Newcomers section, I was surrounded by others who have little or no experience at trade fairs, yet they too were determined to make their passion into a business. Having a stand and decorating it in a way to stand out w

British Craft Trade Fair (Harrogate) is just a couple of days away. I will be located in the Newcomers Gallery at Stand N47, so be sure to come and check out my collection. This is my first year so I am quite nervous yet super excited. I am currently going over some final touches of my work and doing another mock up of my display to make sure on the day there will be the least amount of stress as possible! #BCTF #harrogate #tradefair #britishcrafttradefair #whitleybay #newcsa