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Food safety advice, including guidance on food allergies.

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Where UK crafters and organisers unite! UKCraftFairs: your hub for events, connections, and craft community insights.

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The information is current with information being added all the time. It is relevant because the information is provided by people who are actively attending arts and crafts fairs on a constant basis and the benefits come from their experiences.

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There comes a time in a maker's life where you begin to contemplate whether to sell your work in a public setting. Whether at craft shows, farmers markets, street fairs, or festivals... it takes a lot of thought, preparation, and investment to participate in these arenas, but the value that you can receive is often worth the effort. Here are 7 benefits of selling at craft fairs:

1. BRANDING: Preparing to sell at a craft fair gives you an opportunity to work on how best to display your work and focus on the type of branding, message, image, EMOTION you want to portray your work with. Every show that I do, I tweak my display either to improve it, to adapt to the show I'm doing, or to better display a new product. It's always a work in progress.

2. GOAL-DRIVEN PRODUCT MAKING: When you have a show to prepare for, it drives you to CREATE PRODUCT...more so than in a normal timeline. This allows you to create product that even if you don't sell, you have in stock for wholesale purposes, or to have ready to sell online or to for future events. I never regret making more products for shows, even if I don't sell them. Sometimes this also jumpstarts your creative juices to create new designs and/or products you wouldn't normally think of.

3. SALES PRACTICUM: Being able to talk about your work is necessary and invaluable: finding catchphrases about what is your story/hook about why your product is unique.... this is GREAT practice for when you're ready to speak with wholesalers and buyers (or customers in general). Selling is an art form of itself and takes practice.

4. BUSINESS PRACTICUM: There are so many little business details that you have to prepare prior to a show. Do you need a card reader, preparing money and fiscal tracking, business cards, bags, inventory tracking, etc.)...this is another great practice for your small business.

5. MARKET RESEARCH: Arguably the most valuable of all is the ability to witness on the spot market research by watching and listening to your customers to see what they are attracted to. What are your best sellers? What do THEY think makes your items unique? What can you improve on? What can you do more of? What products can you let go of? This allows you to find progress in your work.

6. NETWORKING: I can't tell you how many times the unexpected has happened at a show in reference to networking. I've been to a show where I didn't sell a thing, but a store owner happened to be walking by, picked up a business card, and carried my work in their store the next week, and now is the most profitable store for me. Or another vendor who makes clothing who asked to borrow my jewelry for a photo shoot...and now almost exclusively uses my jewelry (and gives me loads of free promotion!). And I LOVE all the market friends I've made....they are great sources for sharing booths, sharing show notices, sharing ideas, and sharing the community of the maker life.

7. INTANGIBLE BENEFITS: There is so much value to the act of simply putting yourself out there. It's vulnerable. This is your ART. This is a part of you. Allowing yourself to be seen takes courage. We are brave people for what we do....because we know it's risky. Also, for many of us, it's just plain fun to do shows. We meet new maker friends, often get to eat yummy street food, barter for items, and get to really feel our identity as a business owner. Plus, observing and learning from others is often one of the greatest teachers.

There are more benefits beyond this list, this is just to name a few, but only you will know if you're ready to dive into the world of craft shows and fairs. And if you're hesitant to invest in large shows and the equipment that comes along with preparing for a show, start small! Look at your local farmer's markets as they are usually reasonably priced, and local schools and churches often have craft fairs during the holiday season. And if you're ready for the big ones, visit them before you participate...that's the best way to find out whether the location, audience, and types of other vendors participating fit with what you are bringing to the table.

Gloria Rubio is a beadwork artist and arts advocate, long-time SF Etsy member, and owner of MorninGloria's Intricate Beaded Flowers & Jewelry for nearly 10 years. When she's not at a craft show or in her home studio, you'll find her dancing in the vineyards of wine country, walking labyrinths, or working on her PhD in psychology. http://morninglorias.com/

For more tips on being a maker in the SF Bay Area, register to be a part of the SF Etsy Team, a group of over 2,000+ makers giving advice, sharing ideas, and organizing small-to-large shows in the greater bay area. http://www.etsysf.com/

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There comes a time in a maker's life where you begin to contemplate whether to sell your work in a public setting. Whether at craft shows, farmers markets, street fairs, or festivals... it takes a lot of thought, preparation, and investment to participate in these arenas, but the value that you can receive is often worth the effort.

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Craft Fair organisers in South Wales Safon heb ei ail

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Craft Fair organisers in South Wales Digwyddiadau o safon - The standard in events W here a real passion for tradition sometimes comes with a modern twist!

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5 craft trends set to be massive in 2018, according to Hobbycraft

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And 5 crafts that are falling in popularity

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SF Etsy - San Francisco Bay Area Etsy Street Team

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There comes a time in a maker's life where you begin to contemplate whether to sell your work in a public setting. Whether at craft shows, farmers markets, street fairs, or festivals... it takes a lot of thought, preparation, and investment to participate in these arenas, but the value that you can receive is often worth the effort. Here are 7 benefits of selling at craft fairs:

1. BRANDING: Preparing to sell at a craft fair gives you an opportunity to work on how best to display your work and focus on the type of branding, message, image, EMOTION you want to portray your work with. Every show that I do, I tweak my display either to improve it, to adapt to the show I'm doing, or to better display a new product. It's always a work in progress.

2. GOAL-DRIVEN PRODUCT MAKING: When you have a show to prepare for, it drives you to CREATE PRODUCT...more so than in a normal timeline. This allows you to create product that even if you don't sell, you have in stock for wholesale purposes, or to have ready to sell online or to for future events. I never regret making more products for shows, even if I don't sell them. Sometimes this also jumpstarts your creative juices to create new designs and/or products you wouldn't normally think of.

3. SALES PRACTICUM: Being able to talk about your work is necessary and invaluable: finding catchphrases about what is your story/hook about why your product is unique.... this is GREAT practice for when you're ready to speak with wholesalers and buyers (or customers in general). Selling is an art form of itself and takes practice.

4. BUSINESS PRACTICUM: There are so many little business details that you have to prepare prior to a show. Do you need a card reader, preparing money and fiscal tracking, business cards, bags, inventory tracking, etc.)...this is another great practice for your small business.

5. MARKET RESEARCH: Arguably the most valuable of all is the ability to witness on the spot market research by watching and listening to your customers to see what they are attracted to. What are your best sellers? What do THEY think makes your items unique? What can you improve on? What can you do more of? What products can you let go of? This allows you to find progress in your work.

6. NETWORKING: I can't tell you how many times the unexpected has happened at a show in reference to networking. I've been to a show where I didn't sell a thing, but a store owner happened to be walking by, picked up a business card, and carried my work in their store the next week, and now is the most profitable store for me. Or another vendor who makes clothing who asked to borrow my jewelry for a photo shoot...and now almost exclusively uses my jewelry (and gives me loads of free promotion!). And I LOVE all the market friends I've made....they are great sources for sharing booths, sharing show notices, sharing ideas, and sharing the community of the maker life.

7. INTANGIBLE BENEFITS: There is so much value to the act of simply putting yourself out there. It's vulnerable. This is your ART. This is a part of you. Allowing yourself to be seen takes courage. We are brave people for what we do....because we know it's risky. Also, for many of us, it's just plain fun to do shows. We meet new maker friends, often get to eat yummy street food, barter for items, and get to really feel our identity as a business owner. Plus, observing and learning from others is often one of the greatest teachers.

There are more benefits beyond this list, this is just to name a few, but only you will know if you're ready to dive into the world of craft shows and fairs. And if you're hesitant to invest in large shows and the equipment that comes along with preparing for a show, start small! Look at your local farmer's markets as they are usually reasonably priced, and local schools and churches often have craft fairs during the holiday season. And if you're ready for the big ones, visit them before you participate...that's the best way to find out whether the location, audience, and types of other vendors participating fit with what you are bringing to the table.

Gloria Rubio is a beadwork artist and arts advocate, long-time SF Etsy member, and owner of MorninGloria's Intricate Beaded Flowers & Jewelry for nearly 10 years. When she's not at a craft show or in her home studio, you'll find her dancing in the vineyards of wine country, walking labyrinths, or working on her PhD in psychology. http://morninglorias.com/

For more tips on being a maker in the SF Bay Area, register to be a part of the SF Etsy Team, a group of over 2,000+ makers giving advice, sharing ideas, and organizing small-to-large shows in the greater bay area. http://www.etsysf.com/

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There comes a time in a maker's life where you begin to contemplate whether to sell your work in a public setting. Whether at craft shows, farmers markets, street fairs, or festivals... it takes a lot of thought, preparation, and investment to participate in these arenas, but the value that you can receive is often worth the effort.

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Ordering Tickets

All ordering of tickets is done via Ticket Source + Stripe. We do not store credit card details nor do we share customer details with any 3rd parties. We do not keep any records of your card details. The purchaser prints out their own tickets. Tickets are available until Sunday November 5th. It is the purchaser's responsibility to print out their tickets as proof of purchase. The total cost of your ticket is the price plus booking fee. By entering card details onto e-tickets/paypal you confirm that the credit or debit card being used is yours. All credit/debit cardholders are subject to validation checks and authorisation by the card issuer. If the issuer of your payment card refuses to or does not, for any reason, authorise payment to us, we will not be liable for any delay or non-delivery.

Payments of Ticket. Payment for all tickets is at point of sale and not at point of despatch. Payments for tickets must be made using Ticket Source + Stripe via the website.

Cancellation Tickets

If you change your mind you're entitled to cancel. If you have purchased tickets to Made by Hand you must cancel no less than 7 days before the event. You'll be given a full refund, which includes the initial booking fee less charges.

Ticket Refunds

Please email us hello@madebyhand-wales.co.uk with your contact details, your order details and let us know why you need refunding.

Application Fees. Please note that when applying, our application fee is non-refundable.

Privacy Policy Made by Hand Events Ltd is a UK based company, working in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. We do not store credit card details and we do not keep any records of your card details. We collect data about you when you join our mailing list or contact us. We may share your contact details with our carefully selected partners if you have given us permission. You'll always be able to unsubscribe from any mailing list. We take your personal privacy very seriously and will not sell, distribute or disclose information about you unless approved by you or unless we are required to do so by law. When you contact us you'll be asked if you would like your details to be added to our mailing list. We run this as an 'opt-in' rather than 'opt-out' system as we respect your privacy. If you opt to join our mailing list we'll only use your details for the purposes if telling you our news, special offers from our partners and information about our events. You can unsubscribe at any time. We provide links to other sites that may not have the same strict privacy policy as ours and cannot accept responsibility for other sites once you have left Made by Hand Events Ltd. We will of course take all reasonable care, in so far as it's in our power to do so, to keep your personal details secure but, in the absence of negligence on our part, we cannot be held liable for any loss you may suffer if a third party procures unauthorised access to any data you provide when accessing our website.

FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EXHIBITING AT THE MADE BY HAND, CARDIFF

Please read, when you return your booking form you are agreeing to abide by these terms & conditions.

1 Exhibitors must keep their stands open and attended by knowledgeable staff throughout the period of the event including any previews. Set up day is Thursday November 1st 8am till 5pm.

1.1 It is the responsibilty of Exhibitors to notifiy the organisers of any parts missing from the stand order before close of play Thursday 1st November. Alterations to stand and electrics will be addressed at the earliest opportunity, but outside of public opening hours.

2 Exhibitors may not sub-let space within the area allocated to them.

3 The organiser reserves the right to move stands and reallocate space previously notified to exhibitors and to cancel and/or amend the event if required by circumstances outside their control.

4 The organiser will remove any part of the display outside the limits of an exhibitor's allocated space and may further restrict the display or demonstration of any mechanical or other equipment should it be a nuisance to other exhibitors or the visiting public. The use of video equipment must be authorised in writing by the organiser before installation.

5 Exhibitors must not display goods of an inflammable, noxious or obscene nature, and the organiser will remove any such unsuitable material from the Fair.

6a Small screws, nails or staples may be used on the shell schemes

6b No screw, nail or staples or any materials can be fixed to the walls of City Hall. Exhibitors will be liable for any damage caused to the fabric of the building.

7 No part of an exhibitor's stand or display may be attached to the walls of City Hall. Exhibitors will be liable for any damage they cause to the fabric of the venue.

8 Exhibitors may not move or install any lighting or electrical appliance without written approval of the organiser. Any lighting or electrical appliance not supplied by the electrical contractor must be approved by the contractor before installation. All electrical equipment must be certified and have a current PAT certificate. This certificate must be made available for inspection by our electrician at Made by Hand. Please note that non PAT tested equipment cannot be used under any circumstances.

9 Exhibitors wishing to display work substantially different in nature from that accepted by the selection panel must apply to the organiser in writing.

10 The organiser accepts no liability for loss or damage to exhibitors' work neither during the event nor during setting-up or dismantling. Insurance is the responsibility of the individual exhibitor and exhibitors are expected to ensure they are covered for all eventualities including public liability.

11 Payment in full must be received by Friday July 27th 2018. The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission exhibitors who have not paid for their stand in full prior to the event opening.

12 Exhibitors withdrawing from event after space is allocated on April 20th are liable to pay up to 50% of their stand fees. Space is allocated on April 20th on receipt of deposit. Exhibitors who cancel within 46 days of the start of the event are liable for the total costs of the stand (18/9/18).

13 Please ensure displays are adequately stocked with saleable goods made by the exhibitor for the duration of the event. If items are batch produced rather than made fully by the exhibitor, goods should be labelled as such and information about the making process of all exhibits should be available to visitors of the event.

14 Made by Hand Events Ltd reserves the right to withdraw their offer of space from any exhibitor owing monies to the event on any account. The organiser also reserves the right to reject applications from makers who have contravened the Terms and Conditions at previous fairs.

15 All exhibitors should give full co-operation to the appointed publicity contractor and official photographer in attempting to achieve coverage and promotion for the event.

16 If, because of war, fire, strike, adverse weather conditions or other cause beyond the control of the organisers, the event is cancelled, the organisers shall have no liability to exhibitors for the refund of stand fees or loss of income resulting from such cancellation.

17 Whilst the organiser takes every effort to ensure that exhibitors details are correct in the promotional material for Made by Hand, the organiser cannot accept responsibility for any errors printed therein and the organisers shall have no liability to exhibitors for any claims resulting from such errors.

18 In consideration of Made by Hand assisting exhibitors in promoting their work, exhibitors must agree to grant the event a non-exclusive copyright licence for the calendar year 2018 for any promotional materials supplied to MBH and/or its appointed publicity contractor, for the purposes of promoting and publicising their work and Made by Hand 2018/2019. In granting this licence exhibitors should be aware that the promotions may include the use of these materials on the Internet (World Wide Web) and that any images supplied may be scanned and held digitally for this purpose. The copyright is and will continue to be beneficially and solely owned by the exhibitor, who must ensure that it does not and will not infringe on any other copyright and that no information contained in the materials is or shall be inaccurate, misleading or injurious.

19 Exhibitors will be allocated security wrist bands and an exhibitor pass plus one assistant if required. Names must be given in advance. Only official passes will be recognized and security will refuse entry if not worn. Extra passes cannot be issued once the show has opened.

20. Demonstrators must submit a copy of their risk assessment and public liability insurance prior to Made by Hand opening.

21. Demonstrators must agree that they will actively demonstrate their craft throughout the 3 days of Made by Hand in order to qualify for the additional complimentary stand space.

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*Disclosure* The Craft Booth does participate in affiliate programs. When you make a purchase via my site, I do earn a small commission. Rest assured however that I would never recommend a product or service that I haven't or wouldn't personally use. You can view our full policies here.

Wondering what some of the top selling craft trends for 2018 might be? What follows are items that are doing very well at shows and online. Get some inspiration for your upcoming craft season.

While my research isn't highly scientific, it is based on my years of experience as a craft fair vendor and writer/researcher. While putting together this post, I set out to research several different factors, including handmade items that are selling well online, the craft items that other sellers I know reported to me as being their best sellers, and the "chatter" from other crafter groups.

Here are my educated guesses/predictions about what is likely to be popular this year. Keep in mind, anything can be made more successful when it's done in a unique way, marketed well, packaged well etc. So even if your item(s) aren't on this years list, you may want to consider different ways you can tweak your current products.
For example:

Can you customize your products?

Can you add some local flare? (baseball is huge in our area)

Have you considered using contests or other promotions?

Team colors for your local towns?

PLEASE - Never, ever just steal another crafter/artists idea and copy it. Take inspirations yes, steal ideas? no. Ask yourself, would I want someone to do this to me? Inspiration is good, theft is terrible. Creative people don't have to steal!

So, here is a sneak peak for craft trends 2018...

Letter Pendants & Monogramed Jewelry

I've seen a variety of these sell very well and the more unusual the better. Old typewriter keys are very popular as is stamped metal. The example above is from E Ria Design shop on Etsy.

Knit Cup Cozies

I saw a lady that had these done up in all sorts of fun styles. They look absolutely adorable on mugs and even those larger tumbler type steel cups. Super cute, not over saturated and they even sell well online. Knit or crochet items that are different are popular. The image above links to a free pattern, but there are a lot of different design ideas - get creative.

Rustic Wood Pallet Signs

These are everywhere it seems in different forms, but they sell well. I see a lot of signs walking around in the crowds, and these signs are one of Pinterest's most pinned craft projects.

This example is quite basic and one of many styles you can consider. This tutorial from the thinking closet blog is very detailed however and worth a look. Click the image to check it out. Think of other ways you could embellish something like this with custom painting, ornaments, etc.

Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are all the rage right now and there are so many fun things to do with them. Basic bath bombs are simple to make and you can also do a lot of other clever, creative things with them to make them stand out. Mix colors, paint them with mica like in this Soap Queen tutorial and more.

Think of clever ways to package them as they are quite competitive but they do sell well.

Handmade Baby Clothes

Handmade clothing, particularly vintage inspired dresses for baby girls and women and custom t-shirts were very popular in our area also this year. Anything frilly for baby girls seemed to do very well because who can resist playing dress-up with a baby?

Stair Spindle Crafts

We saw a variety of repurposed stair spindle art in our markets in the midwest, particularly around Christmas with Santas, Angles and Snowmen being very popular. These are cute for indoor and outdoor decor and can be personalized any way you like.

Soup Bowl Microwave Cozies

These cozies are cute, offer a real world value and are good sellers in our markets. Click the image to get a free pattern and see what clever bowl cozies you can come up with. I love the idea of never burning my hands on hot microwave dishes again - clever, cute and creative.

I'll be adding to the list throughout the year as more information becomes available so be sure to bookmark or follow this post!

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While putting together this post, I set out to research several different factors, including handmade items that are selling well online, the craft items that other sellers I know reported to me as being their best sellers, and the "chatter" from other crafter groups.Here are my educated guesses/predictions about what is likely to be popular this year.

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Craft Fairs can be a bit hit and miss when it comes to making money. I have done one where I just about covered my £5 table fee and then another one where I made over £200 in one day. But they can be useful for your business in ways other than making money. Here are three benefits of attending a craft fair even if you don't make a lot of money.

Exposing the public to your products and brand

I had a very interesting conversation at one craft fair I attended with a lady who had bought one of my original drawings a couple of years previously. She told me she had seen it at an art show but didn't have the funds at the time to buy it, and was delighted when she saw it again at a different exhibition and purchased it then. This was an eye opener for me and made me realise we are making an impact even when we don't see tangible results straight away. People cannot always purchase from you the first time they see your work but if they really like it, they will remember you and look out for you again, either at another fair or find you online. Having business cards easily accessible on your table is great for future customers to take away with them. Make sure to include your website, blog and social media addresses so they can keep in touch.

Feedback from customers and potential customers

When you sell online you rarely get in depth feedback. If you do its generally in the form of a few lines in a review and while it can be helpful it's not the same as being able to have a face to face conversation. By chatting to the people who look at your table you can find out what they're looking for and if you don't have it, maybe you should? I normally end up with a little list of art subjects that people ask me about at craft fairs to include in my next paintings. Do you spend your whole time answering the same questions? Perhaps you should include the answers in your table signage or literature for people to take away. Sometimes it's as useful to find out why people don't buy as much as why they do. It's also just very nice to have people tell you how talented and clever you are! It is a excellent confidence and enthusiasm boost.

Your local craft business community

It's good to talk, especially when most artists and crafters are self employed and work on their own. It's great to get out and chat to other creative people. Most are very friendly and happy to give advice. You can find out about other events in your area, which ones are worth attending and which ones to avoid! You can pick up useful tips and tricks for displaying your work. I was admiring another stall holder's display boxes at a fair I attended and she kindly gave me the details of where she'd got them from. It's also great to just have a chat. If you do local fairs you will see some of the same faces at the different ones you go to and form good friendships.

Do you attend art or craft fairs? What benefits do you take from the experience?

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Three Benefits of a Craft Fair (even if you don't make much money)

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Craft Fairs can be a bit hit and miss when it comes to making money. I have done one where I just about covered my £5 table fee and then another one where I made over £200 in one day. But they can ...