Hello!
I hope everyone is doing well. I thought I'd pop back with an update as I've now done my final fair of the year.
This weekend was the @designandcraftfair held as part of the Truman markets in East London. It was my only entire weekend market of December. One of the really good things about having a stall here is that it is huge so I can really spread out and bring some framed prints which I can't normally fit on a table, (although my arms are not so pleased with this 😅). Unfortunately though, it wasn't as busy as I had hoped. The area in general didn't seem as busy as it is usually, as it's normally very buzzy. It was a bit of a shame but, I still made a profit and sold a lot of cards in particular so that is the upside. Sadly footfall is often something that is totally out of a traders control, however, I got to chat to some of the fellow stall holders which is always a lovely part of trading.
So, that's my December markets wrapped up! It's the first time I've done a market each weekend and I would do it again. Over the past year I have increased the amount of markets I've done and next year I definitely would like to do more. I enjoy them, inspite of the schlepping of stuff around London (which is always a challenge), the days are really fun. I've met lots of people doing similar things with similar struggles and wins! and that is one of the best bits, as well as people liking your created goods enough to buy which is always a joy.
To round up my busiest market was definitely the
@illustratorsfair. Very well marketed every time, and the location is itself is busy and has a really good vibe. The second was the
@ktmakermarket and for their first one it really was a huge success, so again great marketing I think. I really want to do more with them. Even though this last Design and Craft fair was quieter than I hoped, I would still do another. The last one I took part in in September was much busier, and I still really enjoyed my weekend there.
I'll just pop in that if there's anything that tickles your fancy in the photos above have a look in my Etsy shop
SharonFarrowArt. I have now sold out of some stock, but most of what is on display here is still available. If you want in time for Christmas though as I post by second class, the cut off for guaranteed delivery has now passed but....maybe you want to surprise someone for New Year!
This will more than likely be my last post before Christmas so, if you are celebrating, or just having a break, I hope you thoroughly enjoy yourself 😊. Also just to say, thanks for reading my ramblings I really appreciate it!
See you soon
Sharon x
