Craft fair's???

stacylou

Hiya.. i know im probably in the wrong place but was hoping someone can point me in the right direction.. im wanting to sell some of my home made gifts in some local craft fairs in birmingham.. is there a thread on here on craft fair?

stacy

jess444_2

Hi Stacy,

This site has a diary of events so you may be able to find a craft fair there. www.craft-fair.co.uk

I did a few last year, however, the cost of hiring a table meant that I didn't really make much money and I felt it was not really worth the effort for me.

Hope you do well.

Jess

stacylou

jess444 wrote: »

Hi Stacy,

This site has a diary of events so you may be able to find a craft fair there. www.craft-fair.co.uk

I did a few last year, however, the cost of hiring a table meant that I didn't really make much money and I felt it was not really worth the effort for me.

Hope you do well.

Jess

thank you, will take a look

nic2075

Have you had a look at Folksy? ive just set up a wee shop on there as I would never make any money at a craft fair, plus my local one is all booked up for jewellery and card making.

You could also keep an eye out for summer fetes maybe at local churches or schools and maybe try and get a table there. My local one (Ayrshire) is a really big one and very well done, but its £22.50 for a table.

ginnyknit

The last fair I was booked on demanded public liability insurance for the day, don't know if they all have to have it now or not. Put me off as you cannot guarantee making enough to cover the stall let alone insurance. I have done many fairs over the years and never made much really. Sorry to put you off just think its worth checking first.

greenpixey

nic2075 wrote: »

Have you had a look at Folksy? ive just set up a wee shop on there as I would never make any money at a craft fair, plus my local one is all booked up for jewellery and card making.

You could also keep an eye out for summer fetes maybe at local churches or schools and maybe try and get a table there. My local one (Ayrshire) is a really big one and very well done, but its £22.50 for a table.

Are there any fees for selling on folksy, do they take a % like on ebay?

nic2075

There's a listing fee. Mine was 20p. I only put a few things on to see how it goes. They don't take a % once sold.