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27th August 2009
New section launched - Craft Press Releases!
2nd August 2009
Updated Craft Links
9th July 2009
New links page added for Craft Groups and Societies
Updated Craft Links
Updated Crafters on Twitter
30th June 2009
Diane Hatch has been in touch to say that she is in the process of organising another "Truly Crafted" craft fair
at Brightlingsea Community Association Centre (Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0LG) on the 2nd August 2009, and that she is looking
for crafters who hand-make their own items, and are interested in exibiting their goods.
Diane says: " It is our second fair at this lovely venue following the success of our last fair in May.
I am full as far as jewellery is concerned but am interested in any other crafts (but no mixed crafts)
The whole ethos of the event is "truly crafted" so no bought in items or franchises, just crafts by the crafters.
I am trying to bring craft fairs back to how they used to be and trying to support local crafts men and women (of which I am one!)"
If you are interested, you can contact Diane via email at moonbeam.mosaics[at]googlemail.com, or via the Facebook page for the event.
View "Truly Crafted" on Facebook »
29th June 2009
Updated Craft Groups (added Unicorn Tree Books
Craft'n'Coffee club).
18th June 2009
New links page added for Craft Groups and Societies
Updated Craft Links
Updated Crafters on Twitter
20th May 2009
We Make London have contacted us about their upcoming
Chelsea craft fair. The details (briefly) are:
Saturday 5th December 2009, 11am to 5pm at Chelsea's Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London.
Stalls will be £63 for the main hall and £56 for surrounding areas.
Contact wemakelondon@googlemail.com for an application form, or with any questions.
Visit We Make London for more information »
Follow We Make London on Twitter »
12th May 2009
Some updates to Craft Links page.
17th April 2009
A new series started on Channel 4 last night - Kirstie's Homemade Home.
It follows Kirstie Allsop as she embarks on a mission to renovate, furnish and decorate her new house - with as many recycled, reused and handmade things as possible.
The first episode centered on her kitchen and included crafts such as
pottery,
glassblowing and
sewing,
as well as giving some quick tips on finding
a bargain in the markets, and how to go about skip-diving.
It's well worth a watch if you're into crafts, and airs Thursdays, 8pm GMT on Channel 4.
16th April 2009
Handmade Crafts Directory is now on twitter! Follow us here: http://twitter.com/ukcrafts.
8th April 2009
A couple more links have been added to the craft links page, and our
Handmade Crafts Supporters list now has over a hundred
signatures - hopefully not too long before we get to 150 or even 200!
In terms of site development, work is continuing in the background - don't worry. We're expecting to release the next (major) new element of the
site around the beginning of the summer, or before if possible - sign the supporters list and you'll be among the first to know!
24th March 2009
Diane Hatch got in touch to let us know about the Truly Crafted craft fair:
Truly Crafted
CRAFT FAIR
Saturday 16th May 2009
10am to 4pm
Brightlingsea Community Association Centre,
Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0LG
Stand sizes are 10ft by 5ft (approx) and an 8ft table and 2 chairs are provided.
The cost of each stand is £15.00
IMPORTANT: This is a truly handcrafted fair so NO bought in goods please & NO MIXED CRAFTS
MORE IMPORTANT: Refreshments will be available for the crafters to make for themselves throughout the day FREE OF CHARGE
For more information, contact: Diane Hatch
15th March 2009
Yes, thats right - our Handmade Crafts Supporters list has
already attracted 82 signatures - fantastic! Remember you don't have to be in the UK to show your moral support!
Sign the Handmade Craft Support list now! »
10th March 2009
What's that? Yes! We can hear you! We know you want more information on Handmade Crafts, more interactive functionality and more visible ways to
support some of the fantastic british crafts out there.
Well the good news is that we are ready to launch our first interactive feature - our list of supporters. So why not sign up today and leave an
inspirational message for all those crafters out there?
View the Handmade Craft Support list »
12th February 2009
New Links posted to Craft Links, including
Crafters Sites.
2nd February - 8th February 2009
New look site pre-launched! We may not have all the new handmade crafts functionality ready yet, but we are making progress!
New Links posted to Craft Links, including
Crafters Sites and
Craft Blogs sections.
New Links posted to List of Crafters on Twitter.
Our first Craft Advert was added, pointing to
Ipsy Crafts.
January 2009
New Links posted to Craft Links, including
Crafters Sites,
Craft Resources,
Craft Blogs and
Social Craft Links sections.
CraftOPedia (index) page updated.
New Links posted to List of Crafters on Twitter.
Advertising page updated
New Page: List of Crafters on Twitter
New FAQ: Who will be able to join Handmade Crafts?