KHAM is one of my favourite markets in Birmingham right now! It’s always a great day out, with lots to see from the region’s coolest makers, loads of gorgeous food, music and amazing people. York Road is partially pedestrianised too so you can safely wander around with the kids and dogs. I’d love to see you there!
Brought to you by the same people who organise Kings Heath Artisan so you know it’s going to be great! This is my first appearance at this new market so i’m super excited and not just because it’s not too far from my house!
I’m back at the very cool Midland Arts Centre in Cannon Hill Park for their summer Makers’ Fair. Expect a wide range of very talented makers and artists, plus some delicious food and drink options.
Harborne’s monthly arts and food market is back and this will be my final event of 2023!
This is always a great market - well curated by crocheter Clare Gordon of Clare Gets Crafty and attended by customers who are genuinely interested in buying handmade. It’s well worth the 5 minute walk from Harborne High Street, and there are always great cakes on offer too…what’s not to like!
This arts fair brings together many of the artists and makers whose work is regularly stocked at The Gallery on Pershore High Street. Painters, illustrators, ceramicists, jewellers and wood workers are just some of the makers you’ll find this Christmas, all in the quaint setting of ‘Plum Town’s’ Georgian centre.
The last time I was here was March 2022, so I’m quite excited to be coming back this Christmas. This is always a great market. It’s well curated by Anna and the team at Elmslie House and you’ll find a wide range of arts here, from oil paintings to ceramics, jewellery to textiles and everything in between. It’s open all weekend and your wristband not only buys you a raffle ticket, but allows you entry for each of the days.
Unfortunately the poor weather has meant the market has been cancelled. Not because the venue in Harborne is affected, but because the gazebo company’s storage facility is flooded and they can’t get the equipment to us in time. So this month’s market is cancelled, but please check out the websites and social media accounts of the makers involved and treat yourself online instead!
KHAM is one of my favourite markets in Birmingham right now! It’s always a great day out, with lots to see from the region’s coolest makers, loads of gorgeous food, music and amazing people. York Road is partially pedestrianised too so you can safely wander around with the kids and dogs. I’d love to see you there!
I was here in July and I’ll be back for the next one in August! This combination farmer’s market, arts fair and fete is a fun day out for the whole family.
KHAM is one of my favourite markets in Birmingham right now! It’s always a great day out, with lots to see from the region’s coolest makers, loads of gorgeous food, music and amazing people. York Road is partially pedestrianised too so you can safely wander around with the kids and dogs. I’d love to see you there!
This is a new event for me, but I’m excited to be taking part. This combination farmer’s market, arts fair and fete is a fun day out for the whole family!
Free entry. I haven’t managed to make it to one of Holly and Rick’s events since pre-Covid, so I’m looking forward to this! They always curate a fab line-up of Midlands-based talent that includes varied arts and crafts including illustration, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, art and more. There’s a raffle too, with prizes donated by the makers and if you bring along a flyer you can get a raffle ticket for free.
This new pop-up artisan market organised by local maker Pip (from Pip’s Hot Sauce) hasn’t been running long, but it’s already creating waves in the Birmingham maker-scene! I’m so excited to be part of their next market with its combination of food, arts and charity campaign stalls.
I really enjoy appearing at this quarterly curated arts market in the quaint Moor Pool Village Hall, so I’m happy to say that a cancellation has meant I am now able to attend their summer market! See you there!
This new pop-up artisan market organised by local maker Pip (from Pip’s Hot Sauce) hasn’t been running long, but it’s already creating waves in the Birmingham maker-scene! I’m so excited to be part of the Easter Sunday market with its combination of food, arts and charity campaign stalls.
I’m back at Harborne Handmade this Spring! I absolutely love this market - it’s well curated by Clare Gordon, who is a maker herself (I think makers are the best market organisers) and knows what her customers like. You’re sure to find good quality, handmade, local pieces at this event.
This will be my first time at this market so I’m excited to see how it goes. I always like venturing out of the city, so heading into the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire sounds like a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon to me. What I like about this market is that it is curated by a mother-daughter team and it is only four hours long. I can’t tell you how many Sunday markets have dragged on until 5.30pm, way past the time that people want to be at home and eating their dinner!
Delicious cakes and a variety of local independent artists and makers all under one roof at Moorpool Hall.
Visit this outdoor celebration of local independent business and makers in a little village of wooden cabins around St Paul’s Square, Colmore Row. With street food, drinks, live music and local arts and crafts, this friendly xmas market is the place for your outdoor festive fun this year.
The massive annual crafts showcase returns to the NEC again. Buy locally made gifts, source crafts materials and kits, watch demos, join in a workshop, discover a new crafting passion!
I’m back at the very cool Midland Arts Centre in Cannon Hill Park for their autumn Makers’ Fair. Expect a wide range of very talented makers and artists, plus some delicious food and drink options.
Birmingham City University and The Get Together have teamed up to bring you a fantastic outdoor market for Freshers’ Week. Head to BCU’s Eastside Campus from 11am to check out a huge array of stalls.
Last year’s Fete was amazing and this year’s is set to be even better! Street food, musicians, games and rides, PLUS local makers and artists so that you can support your local small businesses.
Food, cocktails, local artists and makers, all in the lovely Yard and Beyond at the Cock ‘n’ Bull, Stourbridge High Street. Every Sunday from 7th August.
I was here at Christmas 2021 and I’m back for Spring too! I love being at this market. It’s well curated by Anna and the team at Elmslie House and you’ll find a wide range of arts here, from oil paintings to ceramics, jewellery to textiles and everything in between. It’s open all weekend and if you come on Saturday you can return on Sunday for free with your wristband.
This is my first in-person market of 2022. Long regarded as one of the best regular arts markets in the city, the MAC at Cannon Hill Park on Pershore Road is a great place to start my market year! It’s open all weekend, but I will only be there on Sunday.
https://tresstle.com/events/visibility-fair-2/
ONLINE The Visibility Fair, 23-27 March 2022
This March I will be starting Spring by taking part in this HUGE online visibility fair! It’s organised in association with Tresstle, Just A Card and Handmade Hour, so it’s sure to attract loads of fabulous makers from around the UK. Check out the link above to see all the makers taking part.
I’ll be offering 10% off orders over £12 with code VF2022 for the duration of the event!
https://tresstle.com/events/the-online-spring-market/
I’ll be offering 10% off orders over £12 this weekend with code ASTS10
Shop small this Spring with our Online Spring Market! We have the most beautiful collection of gifts, cards, homeware and more, all brought to you by small, British businesses. Across the weekend we will be running a series of different festive discounts, offers, live interviews and creative sessions. Come along and enjoy the fun!
Use code ASTS10 for 10% off orders £12 and over!
Makers Market Midlands has organised a great selection of makers and artists for its Festive Showcase this year. Check out the guide below!
UPDATE: Unfortunately I am now unable to attend this market.
10.30-4.30pm, 18 December, St Thomas Church Hall, Stourbridge
The Cluttery will be occupying a hut at the Christmas Makers’ Market in Cathedral Square (aka Pigeon Park if you’re a Brummie!) from 6-12 December. This local independent makers’ market runs alongside the Frankfurt Christmas Market this year and I couldn’t be happier to be involved! Come and say hello!!
Cathedral Square, Colmore Row, Birmingham
My first appearance at MAC will be on Sunday 28th November for their annual Christmas market. I’m excited about this one as i’ve been a regular shopper here, but never an exhibitor!
https://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/christmas-arts-markets-2021
Midland Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park
I will be at Elmslie House in Malvern for their annual Christmas Makers’ Market, 20-21 November. Elmslie House is a beautiful listed building close to the centre of the town that hosts events throughout the year. Come by during the weekend to shop from over 50 original, talented and unique makers. With everything from art and textiles to jewellery and homewares, there’s bound to be a gift there for every taste. Plus, they make the most delicious homemade cakes!
