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Craft Festival 2026…. amazing!

Craft Festival 2026…. amazing!

by | Jul 24, 2026 | Exhibitions

I had THE MOST wonderful of weekends…

What a fantastic event Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey is! I’ve watched it on the old socials for a while (tbh with a little bit of FOMO ) And I can hand on heart say that this event is everything I had hoped for and more! 😊
I loved all the smiles and chatting with customers. But it’s not only about the sales (although of course they are appreciated) for me it’s about connecting with my Craft Community.  At an event like Craft Festival, your neighbouring exhibitors become a little community of their own , so  I decided to post a few photos of my neighbours on my Instagram page: @sarah_monk_ceramics

 

 

 

Sarah Monk stood in her display at Craft Festival. She is leaning against a dresser full of her pottery and she is smiling at the camera.
A circular shaped flower vase containing fresh flowers there is a logo that says Craft Festival 12 -14 June 2026
A lady is about to pick up a piece of Sarah Monk pottery from her display shelf as a friend and Sarah Monk look on.

My Number One Seller….

You may not be surprised to hear that my flower bricks did extremly well at Bovey Tracey (thank you to those who purchased). I had a hunch that my mini flower bricks may be having a moment…. and I was correct! I think these little cuties are the equivalent of a potter’s mug. An affordable and easy purchase at £38. They make great gifts too!

So there we go, what a brilliant time I had!

Plus a big shout out to my driver & sales assistant (husband)  Jon Williams Pottery.
After, we carried our journey westwards down to Cornwall and treated ourselves to a little holiday! We got back into the studio at Eastnor Pottery on Tuesday 23rd June feeling well rested and inspired!

Next up: h.Art Herefordshire Open Studios from the 5th – 13th September 2026.

See you soon,

Sarah x

 

Sarah Monk standing in her display laughing with a customer who has her back to the camera
Two pink pottery flower bricks, one large and oval, the other, small and retangular. The are both decorated with sgraffito flowers and fresh elderflowers arranged inside.
Jon Williams stood by the Flying Potter van in the car park with a view of the sea behind him.
Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey 2026

Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey 2026

by | Jun 8, 2026 | News

New designs!

I have been steadily working behind the scenes developing new designs to exhibit at the prestigious and award winning Craft Festival!It takes place from the 12th – 14th June at Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey in Devon. It brings together hundreds of curated makers to showcase high-quality ceramics, jewellery, textiles, and glass, alongside workshops, demonstrations, live music, and local food.

I’m really looking forward to it!

Craft Festival is this week, woohoo! So today I’m selecting pieces for my display!” (see Sarah me arranging my dresser on Instagram here)

A lady with long blond hair and glasses, wearing blue jeans and a brown checked short sleeve top is stood leaning against a painted blue and white dresser filled with pink handmade pottery including a selection of flower bricks.
A pink pottery fruit punnet decorated with drawn flower motifs. It contains fresh strawberries and has a banner at the bottom of the picture saying Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey, 12 - 14 June 2026
A dresser display with 3 shelves full of pink pottery made by Sarah Monk

I have many new pieces to bring (it’s been a productive year!)… so it’s hard to choose! I think I’m going to mix some blue and white pieces together with some pink. The pink is a very recent development… I only started it this year, it’s so new! I’m thrilled with results so far and I hope everyone likes it!
This dresser is coming with me too…. ordinarily it sits here at one end of our main studio. I use it to showcase my latest ideas! So I think it will be lovely to bring a little corner of our Eastnor Pottery studio to Devon!

Come and say ‘hello’, I’m on stand B57.

Hope to see you there!
Sarah x

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey is one of the country’s most respected craft events, welcoming over 10,000 visitors every year from across the UK and beyond

Buy Craft Festival Tickets here!

A wheel thrown handmade pottery set. A matching plate, juicer and jug in white with large blue painted dots all over it.
An oval flower brick with sgraffito flowers etched all over it. The flower brick contains a flower arrangement of pink asters.
Two rectangular pink flower bricks, one large, one smaller. They are decorated with large brown dots.
Flower Frogs… this Season’s must have!

Flower Frogs… this Season’s must have!

by | Feb 6, 2025 | inspiration, News, Uncategorized

Shown by Kelly Hoppen on breakfast TV in February 2024 and declared this season’s must have, my little flower bricks are still proving popular in 2025! Thanks to one of my lovely customers, Jackie for alerting me to this wonderful news. I was able to watch on catch-up! It was most bazaar to see my little flower frog sat alone , on that enormous table with Dermot and Alison.

Anyway, I shall be making some more flower frogs and bringing them to Craft Festival Cheltenham 2025.

March 23rd – 25th at Cheltenham Town Hall.

Hope to See you there!

Sarah x

 

Teal round flower frog with sgraffito meadow flowers with four round feet displayed with fresh daffodils and yellow primroses made by sarah Monk Ceramics
Ceramic flower frog i yellow with etched sgraffito flowers and four round feet. Displayed with fresh daffodils and primrose. Made by Sarah Monk Ceramics
Flower fog by Sarah Monk Ceramics in white with blue and sgraffito flowers, displayed with fresh michaelmas daisies.

Guest Speaker at Preparing to Sell, Hereford.

Guest Speaker at Preparing to Sell, Hereford.

by | Feb 6, 2025 | News

I’ve  been invited to Hereford College of Arts, on Thursday 20th February for Preparing to Sell.

This will be a lively and informative day, led by Sarah James MBE, Director of Craft Festival and Find a Maker. It will give makers at all stages of their career, the best possible advice for selling directly to the public.

Suitable for makers at all stages of their career Preparing to Sell is also a great opportunity to network and is also suitable for students who want to get ahead.

Sarah James MBE will be joined by marketing consultant, Susan James, social media specialist, Lou Chudney from Spark_Social  and of course, myself!

 

slipware slab built flower brick in white with blue dots by sarah monk ceramics plus layout with dcf logo l
brown planter and tray with sgraffito daisies made by sarah monk ceramics, corner view
cream slipware plant pot and tray with splatters and daisies by Sarah Monk Ceramics

What the day includes:

· How to Apply for Craft Fairs, ideas on stand presentation, sales techniques and tips and the importance of good photography

· How to start your business and how to diversify your practise.

· How to plan and deliver a marketing plan

· Why sell directly to the public? How to Make Your Show a Success

· What are the Do’s and Don’ts when taking part in big events

Price includes tea, coffee, biscuits. Please bring your lunch of choice or alternatively, Hereford College has an on-site café.

The whole day costs just £49.  (Hereford College of Arts Students, £29

Venue: Hereford College of Arts
Date: Thursday February 20th 2025
Time: 9.30am till 3pm

Book Preparing to Sell here! 

 

 

 

 

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