Craft Fairs by "Woodland Crafts" - Craft fairs with handmade goods exhibited by the craftspeople themselves. Country shows with live demonstrations and shopping mall craft promotions.
Craft in Focus - Craft and design shows organised by craft makers, bringing together designers, artist and craftsmen from across the UK.
Living Heritage Craft Shows - Venues, skills and craftspeople attending their shows plus diary nad location information.
Living Crafts - Crafts event held annually at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.
Eastern Events - Arts and craft shows in East Anglia and the Midlands, many at National Trust properties. Dates, locations and information for exhibitors.
Craftcalendar - UK craft fair organisers - A large index of UK craft fair organisers searchable in several ways to make finding local craft fairs and events easy.
3D/2D Craft Fairs - Organisers of selling events, fairs and exhibitions for UK-based makers and designers.
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