Folk and Bespoke

27/09/2024

IT's TOMORROW!
Looking for a gift or a treat for yourself? There are SO many reasons to shop small and shop handmade!
✨Get completely unique, one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else

✨Handmade items are almost always better quality than factory-produced gifts

✨Support local, independent artists rather than big chain businesses

✨Get something with meaning and a story behind it

✨Handmade usually means sustainable and ethically sourced

✨Items are made in safe and fair working conditions

✨No factory emissions or waste
I could go on, but I think that gives you enough of a reason to start shopping handmade! And if you’re not sure where to start, pop by to our Artisan Craft Fair, tomorrow, Saturday 28th September, 10am-3pm, free entry, at The Mill Arts & Crafts Centre, Mill Hall, Bellingham Ln, Rayleigh SS6 7ED, for loads of handmade creations 💕💕
https://linktr.ee/folkandbespoke
Folk and Bespoke

26/09/2024

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2 days to go!
Artisan Craft Fair on Saturday 28th September, 10am-3pm, free entry, at The Mill Arts & Crafts Centre, Mill Hall, Bellingham Ln, Rayleigh SS6 7ED.
2 days to go….put your commitment where your heart is...
If you love where you live, it’s time to start supporting local businesses! Spending your money locally creates a more resilient economy, opening job opportunities for local residents and, in turn, helping other local businesses.
From independent artists and small fashion brands to little jewellery makers and indie coffee shops, there are SO many ways you can support local businesses. So, what are you waiting for?! Make one small change today that helps a local business, artist or brand.
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25/09/2024

UPCOMING EVENTS IN OCTOBER!
Who's visited any of our markets?
We've had an absolutely amazing time so far this year and all of our makers are now busy prepping for the busiest season of the year. Our wonderful artists and artisans put in an incredible effort to create a vibrant atmosphere filled with an abundance of delightful goodies to explore and purchase. We are immensely grateful for the overwhelming support from the wonderful shoppers who visit us. Thank you for your kind words, fantastic reviews, and for choosing to support small businesses.
If you've had a great time so far, mark your calendars with the upcoming dates for October! We can't wait to see all of you again soon!

Folk and Bespoke

25/09/2024

3 days to go!
Folk & Bespoke is a buy and sell online, as well as “LIVE” marketplace for small and incredibly talented makers.
SO, for a retail experience like no other and a chance to connect and meet the creatives behind the pieces, join us at our Artisan Craft Fair on Saturday 28th September, 10am-3pm, free entry, at The Mill Arts & Crafts Centre, Mill Hall, Bellingham Ln, Rayleigh SS6 7ED.
Supporting small, buying the best and finding something extra special.
See you on Saturday!
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24/09/2024

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24/09/2024

Artisan Craft Fair on Saturday 28th September, The Mill Arts & Crafts Centre, Mill Hall, Bellingham Ln, Rayleigh SS6 7ED.
Have a handmade shopping day. The people in your life deserves something special and for a totally unique gift, you cannot beat handmade.
Not only is a handmade gift a little different, but they’re also MUCH higher quality. Plus, buying handmade means real love has gone into your purchase from an artist who adores what they do and feels passionate about each of their products.
SO, for a shopping and gift experience like no other and a chance to connect and meet the creatives behind the designs, join us in Rayleigh!
Look forward to seeing you at some or our events and don't forget to tell your friends! Loads of wonderful makers are waiting for you!
Share the love and join me and over 40 creatives. When you shop small/local/handmade, your small businesses are far more likely to use good-quality materials, have a focus on sustainability and renewability and actually put love and care into each item. Plus, shopping small often means shopping from a business with just one or two team members, meaning everyone’s paid fairly and your hard-earned money will end up in the right place.
Folk and Bespoke

23/09/2024

Looking for a gift or a treat for yourself? There are SO many reasons to shop handmade!
✅ Get completely unique, one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else
✅ Handmade items are almost always better quality than factory-produced gifts
✅ Support local, independent artists rather than chain businesses and detached CEOs
✅ Get something with meaning and a story behind it
✅ Handmade usually means sustainable and ethically sourced
✅ Items are made in safe and fair working conditions
✅ No factory emissions or waste
I could go on, but I think that gives you enough of a reason to start shopping handmade! And if you’re not sure where to start, pop by our local markets, regularly throughout the year, or check us out online, for tons of handmade creations.

Folk and Bespoke

21/09/2024

ONE WEEK TO GO!
Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 28th September, 10am-3pm, free entry, at The Mill Arts & Crafts Centre, Mill Hall, Bellingham Ln, Rayleigh SS6 7ED.
Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different, not the same boring shops that you see around town, bringing you the same cheap, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month!
We aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. My aim is to put you in the spotlight and support creative communities! My aim is for us to be the go to market for people to shop indie!
I hope that all of us small businesses will support other small businesses!
We are a small town community! You can’t go out without bumping in to someone you know or a familiar face. Our town will grow and this is the time for artisans, creatives and independents to flourish.
The demand is there, the talent is there. Let's commit to being something different, something better, something great!
Folk and Bespoke

21/09/2024

We are now in full flow at The Catholic Church Hall in Epping, from 10am-3pm, free entry and amazing stalls! So much talent and choice!
Please come and support some wonderful, hardworking, creatives! You won’t be disappointed!
Folk and Bespoke

21/09/2024

We are all very busy setting up for our Artisan event in Epping and can’t wait to see you all! We are open from 10am-3pm, with free entry and some fabulous artists and makers! Do pop along! You won't be disappointed!
Please come and support some wonderful, hardworking, creatives! You won't be disappointed!

21/09/2024

TODAY, Saturday 21st September, Epping Catholic Church, 11 Church Hill, Epping CM16 4RA 10am-3pm, free entry.
Please come and support some wonderful, hardworking, creatives! You won’t be disappointed!
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20/09/2024

IT's TOMORROW!
Looking for a gift or a treat for yourself? There are SO many reasons to shop small and shop handmade!
✨Get completely unique, one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else

✨Handmade items are almost always better quality than factory-produced gifts

✨Support local, independent artists rather than big chain businesses

✨Get something with meaning and a story behind it

✨Handmade usually means sustainable and ethically sourced

✨Items are made in safe and fair working conditions

✨No factory emissions or waste
I could go on, but I think that gives you enough of a reason to start shopping handmade! And if you’re not sure where to start, pop by to our Artisan Craft Fair, tomorrow, Saturday 21st September, 10am-3pm, free entry, at Epping Catholic Church, 11 Church Hill, Epping CM16 4RA, for loads of handmade creations 💕💕
https://linktr.ee/folkandbespoke
Folk and Bespoke

19/09/2024

I'm thrilled to announce that the Folk & Bespoke dates for next year, 2025, will be revealed VERY soon!
In 2025, we’ll be hosting lots of exciting monthly events, along with a few bi-monthly markets, in new locations, that will bring together even more incredible artisans and unique, handcrafted goods.
Stay tuned for our official event schedule, and get ready for another year filled with creativity, community, and connection.
Thank you for being part of the Folk & Bespoke family – we can’t wait to share what’s in store!
Folk and Bespoke

19/09/2024

STALLHOLDERS & SHOPPERS WANTED!
Are you a time served artist, artisan or creative, looking for events?
I'm Katy and Folk & Bespoke has been created out of my desire to provide a regular place for quality bespoke artists and brands to display and sell their work, whilst not costing them a fortune to do so.
Folk & Bespoke is giving you the opportunity to put your business out there on a regular basis in well known locations across Essex, Herts, Sussex and Surrey.
If this is something that you are interested in, apply below...
1. Website application form
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/website-application-form/

2. Application form for monthly events at The Leigh Community Centre and The Rayleigh Mill
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/monthly-events.../

3. New Windmill Hall Upminster application form
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/the-new-windmill-hall.../

4. Colchester application form
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/colchester-firstsite.../

5. Epping Catholic Church Hall application form
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/epping-catholic-church-hall-application-form-2024/

6. Cliffs Pavilion application form
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/cliffs-pavilion-application-form-2024/

7. Great Baddow Community Centre application form
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/great-baddow-millennium-centre-application-form-2024

8. Ware Priory application form
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/ware-priory-application-form-2024/

9. Sawbridgewoth Village Hall application form
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/sawbridgeworth-village-hall-application-form-2024/

10. Love’s Farm application form
https://www.folkandbespoke.com/loves-farm-house-application-form-2024/
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19/09/2024