Shaking up the traditional craft fair since 2010.

Crafty Fox Market appeared on the scene in 2010 with a market concept in the Dogstar pub in Brixton with maker stalls alongside DJs and drinks making for a great day out! Since then, we’ve played with the concept, hosted markets in more than 30 different venues across the UK and supported 1000’s of artists and makers to sell their work and connect with one another - building a vibrant community. Events are held in unique locations including nightclubs, artists’ studios, museums, community spaces, and major city landmarks. The markets welcome thousands of visitors through the doors, keen to snap up beautiful products and meet the makers. We have worked on collaborative projects with Battersea Power Station, Argent, Folksy, Etsy.com and the Thames Festival, to name just a few. Currently you will find the market seasonally in Kings Cross and at Shambala and We Out Here festivals. We also host a number of one-off specials throughout the year at cultural institutions.

Keen to support the community beyond physical markets, in 2016 Crafty Fox Market launched a membership programme and online showcase for designer makers. As well as providing shoppers with an edited selection, the directory is also directly used as a resource by design journalists, ecommerce platforms, retail buyers and other targeted event organisers to spot the UK's design talent. During the pandemic, we were quick to make the switch to hosting online markets.

We believe in the power of creativity and the importance of supporting up-and-coming talent.

We create environments where artists can flourish, and customers can discover unique and beautiful handmade items. Our markets are carefully curated to showcase the best of what our designers and artists have to offer. From handmade jewellery and clothing to unique homeware and accessories, our markets have something for everyone. We take pride in hosting events in some of the most exciting venues across London and beyond, giving our participants the opportunity to showcase their work in front of a diverse and engaged audience.

So, whether you're a maker looking for your a supportive place to sell your work or a customer searching for something truly special, Crafty Fox Market is the place for you. Join us on our mission to support emerging designer makers and artists and let's make the world a more beautiful and creative place, one market at a time.

Meet the Team

Sinead Koehler - Crafty Fox Market, Founder & Director
Contact: sinead@craftyfoxmarket.co.uk
Connect via: Linkedin

Want to know how Crafty Fox Market got started? Sinead Koehler talks to UnderPinned about starting the market back in 2010 and the importance of building a strong community.

With a background in event management and an experienced market trader herself, Sinead has been at the helm of Crafty Fox Market since 2010. She is passionate about supporting talented creatives to do what they love.

As well as growing Crafty Fox Market into a commercially successful business which stays true to its independent roots, Sinead represents the London craft sector in a much wider capacity. She has spoken on a range of topics related to the creative retail industry, previously presenting to audiences at The V&A, 10 Downing Street and a varity of universities. She has also been on several judging panels for the industry, including the Mollie Makes Awards and the Notonthehighstreet Make Awards. Sinead is also an associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins and leads a unit on the MA Arts & Cultural Enterprise course.

Sinead is available as an industry speaker and teacher and also offers consultancy advice to those wishing to start their own markets.

Hannah Sturrock - Membership Manager (Freelance)

Contact: hannah.sturrock@craftyfoxmarket.co.uk

Hannah also started her career in event management, organising large and varied fundraising events before setting up the retail trading offer of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Hannah left the charity sector ten years ago and started her own independent craft business, Bobo Stitch, where she designs modern cross stitch kits and patterns. Her small business journey has taken her to many an interesting milestone including writing her own book, teaching workshops in person and online, presenting on Create and Craft TV and seeing her kits stocked in Liberty.

Working as an independent maker for the last decade has given Hannah a unique insight into the joys and challenges facing UK micro businesses. She has enjoyed being immersed in the vibrancy and inspirational energy of the designer/maker community and will work hard to support them in any way she can via the Crafty Fox Market membership scheme.

Catherine Palmer - Events Manager (Freelance)

Contact: catherine.palmer@craftyfoxmarket.co.uk

Catherine has worked across the creative industries in facilitation and events management roles for grass roots charities through to cultural institutions. She is passionate about supporting artists, community and encouraging creativity in everyday life. Catherine is excited to work more with Crafty Fox traders seeing their creations and hearing their stories, while engaging with shoppers and the market delights they find.