Craft Fairs / Events Northern Ireland 2009

irishgirl62

lol thanks supermum.

can I ask how did you all feel about doing your first craft fair? i am a nervous wreck and cant bring myself to book one yet

Rach39

irishgirl62 wrote: »

lol thanks supermum.

can I ask how did you all feel about doing your first craft fair? i am a nervous wreck and cant bring myself to book one yet

Please, please don't worry, no matter what you are among friends! Plan your table beforehand - set it up in your living room if you like! It helps if you price everything individually or display a list of prices (a lot easier!) You'll find generally people will say nice things or nothing at all so don't worry about abuse! What is your craft? whatever you make, you have to believe someone will buy so just give it a go - I do kids parties as well as craft fairs and find them much more daunting!

Indie_Meadow

Hi ev1...

I am new here and just trying to figure forums and evthing out. I am in Newry, Down. I make costume jewellery and sell online. I am dying to do a local fair but can't seem to find any info on any fairs.

Any help or info on craft fairs would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Victoria )

SuperMum2008

Hi folks - Im trying to get my diary sorted for November DEcember and am frustrated by the lack of fairs in Belfast leading up to Christmas!! There seem to be LOADS in places over an hours drive from Belfast - what has happened to all the lovely school fairs and church fairs that we have attended in past years? Does ANYONE know of any in Belfast/Greater Belfast other than the very few listed so far in this thread. Also - WHY are there about 10 fairs on 28th november and why are so many of them outside??!!!! We can only do 2 at once and our crafts are ruined by being outside in November DEcember!!!.... FEELING VERY FRUSTRATED!!!

Craftfreddie

SuperMum2008 wrote: »

Hi folks - Im trying to get my diary sorted for November DEcember and am frustrated by the lack of fairs in Belfast leading up to Christmas!! There seem to be LOADS in places over an hours drive from Belfast - what has happened to all the lovely school fairs and church fairs that we have attended in past years? Does ANYONE know of any in Belfast/Greater Belfast other than the very few listed so far in this thread. Also - WHY are there about 10 fairs on 28th november and why are so many of them outside??!!!! We can only do 2 at once and our crafts are ruined by being outside in November DEcember!!!.... FEELING VERY FRUSTRATED!!!

I know Rudolph Steiner School in Holywood do a summer & xmas craft fair & they charge £35 per table. I have connections to the school & explained to them other places were charging £15 - £25 a table. I do hope they take this on board as previously it put off crafters that I know. Phone them and try get table down to £15 - £20. They would deft attract us then. It's a lovely set up and they would do well if they keep costs low.

Craftfreddie

harvsl wrote: »

Hi Craft Eddie

Could you poss tell me what kind of price the European Company was charging for city hall? Ive been trying to get them but have had no joy!

Thanks

L

Send me your e mail and I will send you all info. Merry xmas cheers

Craftfreddie

Rach39 wrote: »

Please, please don't worry, no matter what you are among friends! Plan your table beforehand - set it up in your living room if you like! It helps if you price everything individually or display a list of prices (a lot easier!) You'll find generally people will say nice things or nothing at all so don't worry about abuse! What is your craft? whatever you make, you have to believe someone will buy so just give it a go - I do kids parties as well as craft fairs and find them much more daunting!

I also found it very daunting. Would they buy my crafts! So much to get ready! Make a list what to bring! OOOOH! Stay calm, do organise your list, prices, and just GO FOR IT! I am still weary on run up but hey! no matter what we sell it gives you ideas what people want and then gives confidence to move on to the next one. Please don't worry, bring a family member along with you to help you sell. Comfort & they may have ideas as well. Good luck I'II look out for you at fairs.
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belle87

Indie_Meadow wrote: »

Hi ev1...

I am new here and just trying to figure forums and evthing out. I am in Newry, Down. I make costume jewellery and sell online. I am dying to do a local fair but can't seem to find any info on any fairs.

Any help or info on craft fairs would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Victoria )

hey inde michelle here from bounty, i was emailed about attending a craft fair at a sports place forgot what its called will find out more info its in newry and i was also emailed about a company putting on a fair in newry and belfast same day i think again waiting on more info

SuperMum2008

Craftfreddie wrote: »

I know Rudolph Steiner School in Holywood do a summer & xmas craft fair & they charge £35 per table. I have connections to the school & explained to them other places were charging £15 - £25 a table. I do hope they take this on board as previously it put off crafters that I know. Phone them and try get table down to £15 - £20. They would deft attract us then. It's a lovely set up and they would do well if they keep costs low.

I agree acraftfreddie - I did Steiner last year at Christmas, and didnt do brilliantly, but it was worth it for the atmosphere, which was fantastic. However, if the stall was £20 or £25 I would definitely do it again and that would help my profits too. I agree £35 is too much. We didnt even get offered tea and coffee at the last one!

rieson_crafts

Hi All, My name is Valerie and i am running a craft fair in Cookstown on 5th Dec 09.
Is anyone interested in attending? The cost of the tables is £15 which will go to the Regional Intensive Care Unit in the RVH
please email me if interested..valeriecrooks@btinternet.com