Become a Member
Our membership is the heart of our vibrant creative community, designed to support and elevate some of the UK’s most talented independent businesses. Carefully curated to ensure a high-quality network, our members benefit from tailored support, exclusive opportunities, and a genuine sense of connection—helping their businesses grow and flourish.
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Running a creative business on your own can be tough, so discovering your community has felt like a real lifeline. ”
How do we do that? What’s included in the membership:
The best market opportunities at unique locations, with an early application window specifically for members and priority access to trade at two events per year (one spring/summer, one autumn/winter).
Regular, relevant and live learning content from industry experts delivered in-person and online.
A private members instagram page.
Members WhatsApp group. A member led space to chat through and troubleshoot with each other, plus receive announcements.
Direct 1:1 support from our small enthusiastic team (as a member you’ll soon get to know us all!) in twice yearly bookable ‘office hours’.
Access to the back catalogue of our learning library focused on running a creative business.
Exclusive opportunities to promote your products to our email subscribers, on our blog and to our Instagram followers.
A dedicated page just for your business, on our website, linking directly to your shop and social media. No middle man, just direct promotion.
Member emails full of opportunities and useful industry updates.
Photography at markets. Book in your session to get photos at your stall and of your set up that will be sent to you after the market (subject to Photographer availability)
Being part of a supportive community of makers who understand the ups and downs of the creative life
What kind of events can I expect? Snippets from the 2026 programme:
In person events:
Product Photography with Yeshen Venema: Book a one-hour professional product photography shoot for 10+ products at a special Crafty Fox Member rate.
Crafty Fox Market x Daisy Bow Craft Content Club: A quarterly 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.
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.
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:
Refreshing Your Website: 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.
Wholesale - Expert talk with the Buying Manager of The British Library: Curious about wholesale but unsure how it really works from the buyer’s side? We’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.
Diversifying Your Income: 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: 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.
October: Understanding Pricing & Profit: An expert talk to help you get clear on pricing, margins, and confidence, just in time for festive trading and Christmas shoppers.
““As a design journalist I am always on the look out for new talent and the Crafty Fox website is an invaluable resource - a fast route to the best of British makers” ”
Who are our members?
A typical member is a sole-trader or micro-business owner who produces a small range of unique products (no food items). Items should have an element of ‘handmade’, which may be either handmade by you or produced on a small scale in the UK based on your original designs. We are looking for high quality products, photographed beautifully at an affordable price point with an aesthetic we know our customers will love!
You need to have high quality photos and a website for the directory - we often turn down early stage makers who aren’t quite ready for membership as they don’t have enough products or quality photos.
Meet our latest members:
How do I become a member?
To apply to be a member, please consider our criteria:
Products need to be handmade by you or produced on a small scale in the UK using your original designs. We cannot accept applications from businesses that manufacture outside of the UK
Have high-quality product photography
Have a website or link to an online shop or selling platform (e.g. Etsy)
Have products at an accessible price point for our audience
Membership costs just £15 a month, with no minimum contract. There is a one-off £27 joining fee and you can leave and rejoin as suits you and your business without paying this fee again. Both prices are inclusive of VAT.
To apply, please complete the application form below:
