Tag: Artisan Made UK Trade Fair

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New Stockists

Thanks to the great face to face opportunities created by Artisan Made UK* (Uks only exclusively handmade trade fair) in March, the trade orders are starting to trickle out.

This lovely batch of goodies is heading off down to Buckingham to a stomping independent high street shop called freya Jones Art and Craft.

www.freyajones.co.uk

Is a small independent business myself, I have nothing but admiration and respect for the brave soles who run creative highstreet shops.
As an artist, I am proud to supply these independent businesses and help create a bit of individuality to highstreet towns.


“From every £1 you spend on a local small independent business, 75% goes back into your local community.”
Mary Portas

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Crafts and Contemporary Applied Arts.

This was my trade show stand at Artisan Made UK

The display concept was focused on showcasing my new developments. I have lots of new ideas and new experiments that I wanted to discuss with buyers. They weren’t finished products, so I decided to create a display based on my workshop setup.

It worked really well as I could show buyers my development process from start to possible future. We chatted about possible new products, and from those conversations, I have a really exciting new product line that I’m going to develop, but it’s hush-hush for now.

On top of all that, on the set up day, I found out one of my images was used on the front cover of the event brochure!

I feel so loved and supported by my fellow exhibitors and buyers. The professional handmade community are really amazing people

Artisan Made UK is about connecting trade buyers with independent makers. But it’s much more than that, It’s about community.
Running your own business, being a sole-trader can be lonely. Our industry is so misunderstood and at times overlooked. Artisan Made UK is about making friends, supporting each other, collaboration, and championing our niche.
In short, it’s a friendly event perfect for finding your tribe.