Your 2026 Programme
Sinead & Catherine introduce your 2026 Member Programme
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Spring 2026: March-May 2026
In-Person Events
Product Photography with Yeshen Venema - Monday 9 March, 9.30-5.00pm (book a 1 hour slot) at 34 Grosvenor Gardens, SW1W 0DH (5 minute walk from Victoria station)
Book a one-hour professional product photography shoot at a special Crafty Fox Member rate (£100 + VAT for 10 products) and refresh your images in a single session. Yeshen can photograph around 10 products on a clean background (all product types welcome), giving you polished visuals ready for your website, wholesale or socials. Sessions run on Monday 9 March 2026 at Grosvenor Gardens, just five minutes from Victoria.
Crafty Fox Market x Daisy Bow Craft Content Club - Monday 30 March, 6-8pm at 34 Grosvenor Gardens, SW1W 0DH (5 minute walk from Victoria station)
Join this in-person evening session to make content alongside other makers and leave with posts planned and ready to go. Led by Catherine from Crafty Fox and Daisy Bow Du Toit, a PhD researcher in craft and social media at Kingston University, the session blends current trends with practical, realistic advice. Content Club takes place on Monday 30 March, 6–8pm, with a relaxed maker social at the pub afterwards.
Online sessions
April: Refreshing Your Website – Member Panel
Thinking about updating your website but not sure where to start? Join fellow members as they walk us through their own sites, sharing what they changed, why they changed it, and what’s made the biggest difference since. Expect practical ideas, honest reflections, and plenty of inspiration you can apply to your own online shop or portfolio.
May: Wholesale – Expert Talk
Curious about wholesale but unsure how it really works from the buyer’s side? This session offers a rare chance to hear directly from Maxine Hellenkamp, Buyer at the British Library. She’ll demystify what buyers look for, how to approach wholesale confidently, and common mistakes to avoid. This session is ideal if you’re exploring new income streams or want to strengthen existing wholesale relationships.
Summer: June-August 2026
In-Person Events
Crafty Fox Market x Daisy Bow Craft Content Club (Part Two)
The second instalment of Content Club is all about keeping momentum going, sharpening your content, and working alongside other makers in a focused, supportive space.
Online Sessions
June: Diversifying Your Income with Miesje Chafer and Sinead Koehler
An honest, practical conversation exploring different ways makers can build more resilient income streams, with real examples of what’s worked (and what hasn’t).
July: Christmas in July: Getting Prepared
A future-focused session to help you plan ahead for your busiest season, from stock and pricing to marketing and mindset.
July: Shipping Abroad: US & EU Tariffs
A member-led sharing session unpacking the realities of selling overseas, with space to compare notes, ask questions, and learn from lived experience.
August: 1:1 Online Office Hours with Catherine & Sinead
Short, informal 20-minute slots to talk things through, sense-check ideas, and get tailored suggestions and resources in a calm, supportive space.
Winter: September-November 2026
In-Person Events
September: Reset Retreat with Cat Elliot
Step out of the noise for a half day designed to help you reset, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with what actually matters, combining gentle reflection with practical learning.
October: Crafty Fox Market x Daisy Bow Craft Content Club (Final Session)
The third and final Content Club of 2026 brings everything together, helping you refine your voice, plan ahead, and leave with content you genuinely feel good about.
November: Crafty Fox Christmas Party!
A relaxed, festive get-together with members and maker friends to celebrate the year and raise an early glass before the Christmas market season kicks off.
Online Sessions
October: Understanding Pricing & Profit
A timely expert talk to help you get clear on pricing, margins, and confidence, just in time for festive trading and Christmas shoppers.
November: Don’t Burn Out! Wellness at Christmas Time
A supportive session focused on staying well, setting boundaries, and getting through the busiest season without running yourself into the ground.
November: 1:1 Online Office Hours with Catherine & Sinead
The final chance this year for a one-to-one space to talk, reflect, and get tailored ideas and resources to support you through the end of 2026 and beyond.
2026 Market Dates
Spring Markets - Applications in January & February
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th April - Spring at The Crossing
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May - Spring at The British Library
Summer Markets - Applications in April
Sunday 19th July - Summer at The Crossing
Sunday 16th August - Samples & Seconds Sale at The National Theatre
Winter Markets - Applications in June & July
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November - Winter at The British Library
Sunday 6th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December - Winter at The Crossing
Date TBC - Christmas Market at RSA House
Festivals
We Out Here - Applications in February
Shambala - By invitation only