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

As Northern Craft Fair has now finished, I am looking at booking a stall at Tynemouth Market every Sunday on the run up to Christmas (or try and book). I also have pen at Crafts in the Pen at Skipton on 16-17th November. I loved it last time and thought I would try again this year too. Its a great day out, I highly recommend visiting. I am also adding more listings to my Etsy shop, so if you decide to buy later ;) #stalls #newcastle #tyneandwear #tynemouth #maker #handmade #h

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

Yesterday I returned from Penrith, as I was holding a stand at Potfest in the Pens. I loved Potfest when I first visited three years ago, and this year I had the great opportunity to sell there myself. It was a great success and definitely a place I would like to continue to return to. Not only was I surrounded by creative like-minded people, everybody including the returning public were so welcoming. Other exhibiters included beginners, and experienced ceramists/potters, whi

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

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

After Christmas, although it has been quiet with stalls.. I have been accepted to hold a stand at the BCTF (British Craft Trade Fair) in Harrogate. This is a chance for me to show my collection and gain stockists. This will be a first for me and my business and a very exciting step progression. So recently I have been researching and gathering inspiration for future designs which would be desirable. I will continue to blog about this process up to the event itself. As well a

I have another stall coming up this time it is at Tynemouth Market on Saturday 15th December from 9-3. This is a great time to buy christmas gifts! I will be selling handmade ceramics from small cactus pots (including a cactus ;) ) to mugs and dinner sets. #WhitleyBay #whitleybay #tynemouth #maker #made #market #christmas #christmasgifts #christmasgift #artistemerging #art #artist #ceramicmaker #ceramics #ceramic #sunderland #northeast #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #merrychri