I cannot believe that we are already a week into February.  I’ve started planning out my 2023 year.  I have a few events confirmed, and applications submitted for others I hope to be accepted for.

January was intended to be spent more on reviewing the last year, and planning out the year ahead.  Some of that did happen, but I also had a few jobs on the workbench to keep me occupied.   Bag locks and straps to repair, some chairs for minor repairs and a bit of conditioner to rejuvenate them, and several sets of bonnet and spare wheel straps for classic cars.  Then add in a couple of commissions I can’t shout out about just yet.

Part of the planning was working on a new limited edition collection that I hope to be presenting at Craft Festival Cheltenham.  More info about these items soon.

Next week I will be heading off to Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud (or New Zealand to most of you) to see my family.  I will be returning on the 1st of March, and it will be all systems go for Craft Fair Cheltenham a week or so later.

My proposed schedule for the next few months looks a bit like this.  Not all of the items are confirmed, but they are items I need to know about when planning my work schedule.

classic car bonnet and spare wheel straps

Classic Car bonnet and spare wheel straps

Confirmed dates for the next few months are:

  • Craft Festival Cheltenham – 10-12 March
  • Muswell Hill Creatives Make and Mend / Sample Sale – 18 March
  • Muswell Hill Creatives Fair –  22 April
  • Muswell Hill Creatives Fair – 23 September
  • Muswell HIll Creatives Make and Mend – 15 October
  • Muswell Hill Creatives Fair – 25 November

I have applied for, and hope that I will be accepted for the following North London events:

  • Alexander Palace 150th Anniversary Makers Market – 27 May
  • Fair in the Square N6 – 10 June
  • Handmade in Highgate – 8 -10 December

I am actively looking for other craft makers fairs to attend throughout the year, if you know of one you think I should try, please let me know  by emailing enquiries@stephrubbosaddlery.co.uk