Safon heb ei ail  -  The standard in events

         Organisers of outside art and craft events in Wales

 

                   PO Box 26, Dinas Powys, CF64 4YR

               Telephone:   029 2051 4732 or Mobile:07974561514

                Email:  jane@craftfolk.com or max@craftfolk.com

 

 

23 January 2012

Ryan Williams

It is with great sadness that we report the untimely passing of a good friend and work colleague.  Ryan was a true gentleman who always had a smile on his face.  He will be missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Craft*folK

Ryan's funeral will be held in

St Paul's Church, Paget Street, Grangetown, Cardiff CF11 7LR

at 1pm on Wednesday 1 February 2012

and will continue at Thornhill Crematorium at 2.30pm

                Site last updated 26.1.12 at 18.00hrs

      Please see Craft*folK 2012 dates below

 

Craft*folK was established in 1994 and is dedicated to supporting genuine artists and crafters who are looking to promote their work and actively encourage “in action” demonstrations to show off these skills.  Individually produced food and drink displays are also welcome to add to the vibrant atmosphere of our contemporary free Fairs and Festivals where a real passion for tradition sometimes comes with a modern twist!

Please make sure, due to changes in some of our procedures, that you read the Information Sheet regarding our events for this year.

If you are registered with Craft*folK but have not received our email advising you that our dates for this year are finalised, then please complete our Request for 2012 Event Booking Forms, see link below, and return to jane@craftfolk.com 

If you are NOT registered with Craft*folK and would like to receive booking forms for our events please either:

With the wealth of knowledge gleaned  from organising and participating in events for many years we are also happy to advise any new, up and coming participants on any aspect of crafting as having the courage to sell your work to customers, other than friends and family, can be very daunting and additional encouragement is sometimes needed. Please contact us if you wish to discuss this further.

For more information on our Christmas Market this year please visit www.cardiffchristmasmarket.com  

Another facet of our business is what we call dry stall hire so if you are looking to organise your own event please go to www.stallhirewales.com for further details of this service.


EVENTS FOR 2012

 

Please either scroll down our events for 2012 or click on a specific month to go direct

 April   May  June   July   August   October   November/December  

St David's Day 2012, Cardiff City Centre

Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 March 2012  -  All stalls must have a Welsh theme

In Craft*folK red/white canvas stalls

Stalls will be sited around the Old Library, opposite St David's Hall, Cardiff City Centre and form part of the St David's Day celebrations organised by Cardiff City Council including the National St David's Day Parade starting from City Hall at 12.30 and culminating outside St David's Hall, featuring a colourful array of musicians, carnival dancers, banners and of course the Giants of Wales together with a wide selection of Welsh crafts including traditionally baked welsh cakes and pancakes all made with local ingredients. 

There will also be a traditional St David's Day Gala Concert at St David's Hall featuring Welsh soloists and choirs, guaranteed to bring a joyful "hwyl" to the evening.

www.cardiff.gov.uk/stdavidsday

 


April

Easter in Landsea Square 2012                

Mermaid Quay area, Cardiff Bay (Near Harry Ramsden’s)                                                                                                    

Friday 6 April to Monday 9 April  - Open every day from 10am to 5.30pm

In Craft*folK red/white canvas stalls.

If space allows childrens workshops and demonstration stalls may be available.

Set in the highly visual Landsea Square area our unique outdoor free event is an ideal venue to showcase genuine artists and crafters who are keeping traditional skills alive by producing and selling their own high quality work.  A selection of food and drink stalls, together with demonstrations and workshops, will enhance the Craft*folK experience at this extremely well supported event.

Royal Horticultural Show 2012, Bute Park, Cardiff 

                                                    

Friday 20 to Sunday 22 April 2012  -  Trading times to be advised.

In Craft*folK red/white canvas stalls

 

"The best of Spring"   This all in one must-see show  returns to the parklands of Cardiff Castle.  Charming show gardens, floral marquees, beautiful displays of spring flowers and a host of fun activities for all the family to enjoy including fine Welsh food, nature trails and live music complimented with up to 40 Craft*folK genuine art and craft stalls.      

Only art and craft stalls permitted with Craft*folK at this event  -  no food concessions. All food and alcohol producers must apply direct to Cardiff Council.    www.cardiff-festival.com                                                                                                                                                                                             www.rhs.org.uk/cardiff     


May Day in Landsea Square 2012                                                                                               Mermaid Quay area, Cardiff Bay (Near Harry Ramsden’s) 

Saturday 5 to Monday 7 May - Open every day from 10am to 5.30pm                                                                          In Craft*folK red/white canvas stalls

If space allows childrens workshops and demonstration stalls may be available.

Cardiff Spring Festival 2012, Cardiff City Centre

St John's Church area and Working Street

 

 

Saturday 12 to Saturday 26 May 2012  

                                                                                                                           

 

In Craft*folK wooden units

 

 

 

Open every day from 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday

 

Shorter trading periods are available at our discretion.  We also offer "taster" stalls, specifically designed to encourage participants who are new to the crafting world to experience trading in the City Centre. Please contact us for further details or if you would like to discuss availability.

Sited in the heart of the City's trading area our wooden units house genuine artists and crafters who are keeping traditional skills alive by producing and selling their own high quality work, together with tempting food and drink stalls.  Art and craft demonstrations are always a welcome addition to add to the unique shopping experience. 


June

Spring Bank Holiday  in Landsea Square 2012                                                                            Mermaid Quay area, Cardiff Bay (Near Harry Ramsden’s) 

Saturday 2 to Tuesday 5 June (Incorporating the Diamond Jubilee

If space allows childrens workshops and demonstration stalls may be available.                                                  In Craft*folK red/white stalls.


International Food and Drink Festival 2012, Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay                        Friday 6 July to Sunday 8 July 2012

Opening times:  Friday and Saturday 12noon to 9pm and Sunday 12noon to 7pm

Only art and craft stalls permitted with Craft*folK at this event  -  no food concessions. All food and alcohol producers must apply direct to Cardiff Council.

The Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival showcases the best of Welsh produce alongside that of its international neighbours. It will host over 40 individual food and drink producers from throughout Wales who will be joined by producers from France, Germany, Norway, Italy and the Czech Republic.  Together with a full entertainment programme featuring music, dance, street entertainers and cookery demonstrations along with a French ‘Guingette’ serving Muscadet wine and a well-stocked bar and restaurant tent.   Craft*folK stalls hosting dedicated, genuine artists and crafters promoting their hand made creations will again add to the colourful atmosphere.        www.cardiff-festival.com

Caerphilly Big Cheese Festival 2012, Caerphilly Castle Moat                                         

Saturday 28 July and Sunday 29 July 2012

Opening Times:  Saturday and Sunday 11am to 7pm

Only art and craft stalls permitted with Craft*folK at this event  -  no food concessions. All food and alcohol producers must apply direct to Caerphilly Council.

In Craft*folK red/white canvas stalls.

Featuring Europe's largest traveling funfair, medieval villages, rock bands, street entertainment and theatre plus the Big Cheese Tent. Together with over 50 of our own stalls offering a very wide selection of arts and crafts, interspersed with wine and liqueurs producers, it is a weekend that cannot be missed at this vibrant, widely publicised and well attended event.   www.caerphilly.gov.uk/bigcheese


Cardiff Summer Festival 2012, Cardiff City Centre                                                    St John's Church area and Working Street

Saturday 4 to Saturday 18 August 2012

Open every day from 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday

Shorter trading periods are available at our discretion and subject to availability.  We also offer "taster" stalls, specifically designed to encourage participants who are new to the crafting world to experience trading in the City Centre. It is also an ideal time to have a "test run," even if it is only for a few days, if you are interested in taking part in our Christmas event. Please contact us for further details or if you would like to discuss availability.

Sited in the heart of the City's trading area our wooden units house genuine artists and crafters who are keeping traditional skills alive by producing and selling their own high quality work. Together with tempting food and drink stalls, art and craft demonstrations are always a welcome addition to add to the unique shopping experience.


Art and Craft Around the Bay 2012, Cardiff Bay                                                                                Norwegian Church area and beyond

Only art and craft stalls permitted with Craft*folK at this event  -  no food concessions     

Sunday 5, 12, 19, 26 August, Bank Holiday Monday 27 August, Sunday 2 & 9 September 2011

Arts and crafts situated in the open air on the railings around the Norwegian Church at this beautiful waterside setting. Please note our stalls are not available for these dates. Bring your own table, weather dependent, let us know your intention to participate and then just turn up and pay on the day.  Please note that the Bank Holiday events i.e. 26 and 27 August will be held on the dock railings by the Lightship, not the waterfront railings, due to the Harbour Festival and Extreme Sailing event and subsequent road closures.


Harbour Festival 2012 incorporating the Extreme Sailing Event in Cardiff Bay 

Friday 24 August to Monday 27 August 2012

Norwegian Church/Britannia Park area

Trading Times: To be advised

Celebrate the long Bank Holiday at the end of the Summer in Cardiff Bay with a feast of exciting, nautical entertainment for all the family. Incorporating, for the first time, the 5th leg of the 2012 Extreme Racing Series where teams from all over the world will be seen competing on Extreme 40 catamarans in Cardiff Bay.  Craft*folK stalls will form part of this extremely popular nautical Harbour Festival, selling a diverse range of high quality goods.        www.cardiff-festival.com       www.extremesailingseries.com        

If space allows childrens workshops and demonstration stalls may be available.

In Craft*folK red/white canvas stalls.

Only art, craft and gift food stalls permitted with Craft*folK at this event  -  no hot food or bakery/cake type stalls.                                                            


Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival 2012

Vale Forge, North Road, Cowbridge

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October 2012

 

In Craft*folK red/white canvas stalls

Trading Times:  Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm

Please note only art and craft stalls are able to book with us at this event.  All food and alcohol producers must apply direct to the Cowbridge Food and Drink organisers.

The extremely successful Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival, now in its 8th year, will again host over 70 suppliers of top quality produce from throughout Wales, a Champagne tent, Salon Culinare competition, real ale festival, and children's activities together with over 40 of our vibrant art and craft stalls.  www.cowbridgefoodanddrink.org


Cardiff Christmas Market 2012                                                                            St John's Church area, Working Street, Trinity Street and the Hayes area

Thursday 15 November to Sunday 23 December 2012

Trading Times:  Monday to Saturday 10am to 5.30pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm with a late night  every Thursday in December until 8pm.

In Craft*folK wooden chalets

Join us again on the 15 November 4pm to 8pm for Step into Christmasan exciting city centre wide celebration of the start of Christmas in Cardiff. See the streets of Cardiff come to life with lights, music and festive entertainment there will be plenty of surprises in store! For more information and offers visit www.cardiffswinterwonderland.com

 

We are also very pleased to be working with the Welsh Government Regional Centre at our Christmas Market again this year as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.  Further details to follow.

Shorter trading periods are also available subject to availability, as follows:

Period 1:      15 to 24 November inc (10 days)

Period 2:       25 to 1 December inc (7 days)

Period 3:       2 to 8 December inc (7 days)

Period 4:       9 to 15 December inc (7days)

Period 5:       16 to 23 December inc (8 days)

We also offer "taster" stalls, specifically designed to encourage participants who are new to the crafting world to experience trading in the City Centre. Please contact us for further details or if you would like to discuss availability.

Housed in unique wooden chalets designed and built by Craft*folK, passers-by will be tempted by a diverse range of high quality products such as enamel and pewter work, heritage images of Wales and Welsh slate products, carved Welsh lovespoons, metalwork, photography, hand built and thrown pottery, silver and precious stone jewellery, traditional wooden items and toys, art works and cards for all occasions, specialist knotting, glasswork, and needlework together with many original decorative items for the house and garden - to name but a few! 

Visitors will relish the alternative shopping experience and enjoy commissioning bespoke personalised gifts or just tasting the irresistible seasonal food and drink on offer or just enjoying a glass of mulled wine. Choose from a selection of whisky, wines, fruit and cream liqueurs, mulled wine/cider, fresh hot pancakes and cinnamon roasted nuts.  www.cardiffchristmasmarket.com


“ART, CRAFTS, FOOD AND BEVERAGES”

CRAFT*FOLK CRITERIA: 

 “The above high quality products must be created, made, designed or altered/adapted to give an appreciatively

 added value’ by the exhibitor/s and/or family member/s”.

“TRADE STALLS”

CRAFT*FOLK CRITERIA: 

 “Trade stalls invited to participate at specific events must respect the ethos of these events with presentation of

 paramount importance as they are not everyday street markets.

Site visits to workshops/premises may be arranged to verify originality of goods or you may wish to call in to see us personally. If you have any queries regarding the safety of your goods, Trading Standards are very helpful. Please note that they may also inspect your goods at events.

INSURANCE

All crafts people must also certify that they are carrying adequate Public Liability Insurance of at least £5,000,000 in connection with their attendance and with the sale and usage of their goods and by application do so warrant.  If you do not have this type of insurance and need any advice on how to obtain it please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please call Maxine or Jane on 029 2051 4732 for further information, or leave a message on the answer’phone.

We look forward to hearing from you.     

For information on other events in and around South Wales please visit www.craftfairs-wales.co.uk

                                                                

Safon heb ei ail  -  The standard in events

 

        PO Box 26, Dinas Powys, CF64 4YR

Tel: 029 2051 4732

Email: max@craftfolk.com or jane@craftfolk.com

Please note: all the above details are correct at time of publication. Events may be subject to change, please check here before traveling.
Photographers may be present at events. Everyone attending may be photographed and used in future publicity material