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Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Markets
- Contact Name:
- Katy McGurk
- Company:
- Folk & Bespoke
- County:
- Essex
- Postcode:
- SS1 1DL
- Daytime Phone:
- 07702220683
- Evening Phone:
- 07702220683
- Available For:
- Daytime Events, Evening Events, Events / Stalls
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- http://www.folkandbespoke.com
- Website Two:
- http://linktr.ee/folkandbespoke
Description:
Hi
Thanks for your interest in Folk & Bespoke. Folk & Bespoke has always been about celebrating small makers, original crafts, and meaningful stories.
My aim is to help raise awareness of the wonderful work that lots of small businesses create and to provide the opportunity and space for them to expand their online presence. I write blogs and personally vet all businesses that are interested, to ensure that the website has quality work and brands on there, making it a place where customers will feel confident to shop.
I run “live” events, regularly across Essex, Kent, Norfolk, Exeter, Lewes & Brighton, and I am continuously looking for new locations and venues to spread the word of Folk & Bespoke. Folk & Bespoke are running these events to give small businesses and brands, the opportunity to show and sell their products to an increasing audience, face to face and then via the Folk & Bespoke website.
Folk & Bespoke is a platform where people can sell their products online and at our events and have complete control over their own finances. I am focused on having a platform that provides customers with quality products and quality customer service, something which bigger corporations often struggle to provide. They seem to be interested in fake reviews, cheap products to get more sales and not at all interested in customers and/ or customer service. Customers will always be attracted to them as they can sell products for the cheapest possible price.
There were 20 Folk & Bespoke events throughout 2022, 35 throughout 2023, over 50 throughout 2024 and a whopping 70 plus during 2025. The feedback has been great!
“It all looked great. So many stalls and such a wide range of lovely things. I visited as a customer and chatted with some really nice people. I’m looking forward to setting up my stall in June, even more now.”
“I had such a lovely day- there was such a fab vibe and wow, what a talented bunch. Looking forward to seeing you again in June."
"It was a well organised event with a good selection of quality crafts.”
“The layout and set up was brilliant, you must have spent ages organising the layout so we didn't have two stalls selling the same items next to each other.”
"Thank you for the opportunity, I truly enjoyed having a stall at such a good location - lots of natural light, spacious, clean, music and great view.”
"I thought the selection of businesses was varied and high quality. You also didn't pack us in too tightly which is appreciated!”
"I thought your social media has been strong, especially considering Folk and bespoke is so new and your communication leading up to the event was great.”
"I visited your fair at the Cliffs yesterday & it was really refreshing to see lots of new stalls.”
"Thank you for organising this event, it was so lovely to be in the company of so many talented local artists and craftsmen.”
"Thank you so much Katy, such a well organised event. It was a pleasure meeting you and also the amazing artist, artisans and crafters. Well done for organising such an exceptional event.”
"Well done Katy putting on a great event. Every crafter was amazingly talented.”
"Thanks so much Katy - had such a great day and really enjoyed meeting you and the other amazing sellers.”
"I came along as I love a good craft fair and it was really lovely to see so many new stalls, the makes & stalls were so professional. Wish I had got there earlier didn't give myself enough time to have a proper wander.”
"Thanks for all your hard work, much appreciated. Enjoy your much deserved rest, have a great Christmas and see you in the New Year."
"Katy…I've had a fab day!! Have fallen in love with Rayleigh…I had a mooch round the shops after...loved today…can't wait until the next one there!”
"Merry Christmas everyone, I had a lovely day & it's been fab getting to know everyone! Looking forward to the New Year & more events!”
"Well done Katy for all your hard work this year and a fabulous day today at Rayleigh Mill. I love that venue. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.”
"Thanks again Katy for all your hard work, not only for this event, but for all the others throughout the year. Now time to take a well deserved break! Happy Christmas Folk and Bespokers!”
"Thank you Katy for all your hard work, loved the venue and the other traders.”
"Thanks for all you do Katy, and just wanted to add what a lovely polite son you have in Joe!”
"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone. Today was really great and thank you Katy for all your amazing efforts in pulling this all together."
"A lovely event and a brilliant concept, thank you Katy for all your hard work. You have pulled off such special events, brilliant!!”
"The greatest selection of crafter's today. Was really impressed with the variety of stalls and the high quality. Can't wait till the next one!”
"Thank you, a really lovely event! We bought so many lovely presents. So well organised and a fabulous venue!”
“We both would like to thank you for today at leigh. The footfall was brilliant and had a buzzing atmosphere, a real community spirit with all the sellers and customers, a lovely group of people. Keep up all the good work you do. P.S. Please tell your daughter that her performance on piano and guitar/singing was brilliant today and just added to the charming atmosphere. Look forward to next year. All the best to everyone."
"I second this. F&B are By far my favourite events. A massive well done to Katy and all involved in making them all so wonderful x”
"As ever, a great event thanks to background planning and organisation. Thank you Katy. Love F&B! Relishing a short respite over the holiday period but looking forward to being back in March. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the F&B community. Roll on next year!”
"Thank you Katy the events are so well organised and we know how much work you put in.”
"As a newbie to the craft market game, I’ve learnt a few lessons already one is to find a good provider and stick with them. Fingers have been burnt a couple of times this year but I have been really impressed with the professionalism and integrity shown by Katy and all the F&B team and traders. Many thanks Katy for the couple of events I have attended this year and you can be sure I will be booking more with you next year. Welldone and have a great Christmas.”
"This group has been hands down the most informative and eye opening. Thanks Katy and all for the learning. Greatly appreciated."
I really want to develop the Folk & Bespoke community even more!
If you are interested in being at any of my events and/or selling on my website, please sign up here.
If you choose to apply for F&B events, I will send an email to confirm your bookings, set you up on the system and then invoices are sent 2 months in advance of each event, with payment then due within 2 weeks of receiving the invoice. Please can you use the reference number on the invoice for each event that is paid for and settled along the way!
Why List Your Business or Events on the Folk & Bespoke Website?
We’re already seeing over 6,000 organic visitors every month. That’s thousands of people choosing to visit our site, browsing handmade, and looking to support creators just like you, not through ads or gimmicks, but because they believe in small, local, and handmade. Now, they can shop directly from independent sellers and that could include you. Whether you're just starting out, selling seasonally, or ready to grow a full-time craft business, there's a place for you here.
When you join, you’ll get:
- Your own online shopfront on a trusted, curated platform
- Flexible, low-commitment plans
- Full access to your vendor dashboard to manage listings and orders
- Built-in traffic and promotion. The more makers who join, the more people will discover you
- Support from a growing community of passionate, like-minded creators
Why sell with us? Get discovered by thousands of engaged, craft-loving shoppers List your products easily with flexible plans for every stage of your business. Grow your visibility as more vendors join, increasing the buzz and boosting traffic for all.
Be part of a movement that supports small makers, creativity, and community. The more creatives we bring together, the more powerful the platform becomes. People can shop directly from you, an independent seller. We’ve built this platform to give you real visibility, real community, and real sales potential.
We’re always looking for ways to help our sellers stand out:
Choose the plan that fits your journey
Here’s how you can get started with us:
Starter
Perfect for trying us out or selling seasonally £5/month + 5% commission per sale
StarterPlus
Ideal for growing your shop and reaching more customers £7.50/month + 3% commission per sale
StallHolder
Best value for active sellers, no commission! £10/month + 0% commission per sale
List unlimited products, track your sales, and join a platform built by makers, for makers.
Thank you for being part of the Folk & Bespoke journey. Let’s create something fantastic together.
We’re continuing to build something special here, a network of creatives, crafters, and small businesses that truly support each other. I’m so grateful to have you as part of the Folk & Bespoke community.
Here’s to a busy, creative, and successful season ahead!
With kind regards as always,
Katy.
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