Welcome to Our New Website

Introducing the new craftinsurance.co.uk/:

We’ve been working very hard for the past few months, and we are brimming with excitement to finally introduce our new website to you.

Our new updated website includes changes to navigation and improved the structure of our content.  This is to make the information you need much clearer and quicker to find, and generally make the site more intuitive to use.

We now have dedicated pages to outline the cover we offer, so if you’d like to know more about what we do, then these pages can help.

As well as making the site easier to use we have a stunning new colour scheme and graphics to show off.

We really hope you like the changes as much as we do, and can’t wait to hear what you think in the comments, or on Facebook or Twitter.

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You’ll be emailed important story updates that we’d like to share with you, from the latest policy updates, current Affairs, craft events and general craft musings.

Ian Harris

We recently visited Ian Harris, a ceramics artist based in Corfe, Dorset. His work is really interesting so it’s our pleasure to share this video with you this month. you can find out more about Ian’s work at https://www.ianharrisceramics.co.uk/

Shows and appearances this autumn/winter

Many of our customers and colleagues are exhibiting or appearing at craft shows and fairs in the run up to Christmas, so here is rundown on where you can see some of them:

  • Wokingham Arts Trail, 22 & 23 September 2018 Wokingham Arts Trail – WAT. 19 Magnolia Way, Wokingham RG41 4BN, off the Barkham Road. Link to The Wokingham Arts Trail Website
  • Sevenoaks Stag Plaza Artisan Crafts Vintage and Gift Fair, Saturday, 22 September 2018 – 10:00 till 16:00
  • Hampshire Craft and Gift Fair, Lockswood Community Centre, Locks Heath Shopping Village, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 6DX, Saturday, 29 September 2018 – 10:30 till 14:30
  • Arts and Crafts Fair, Troon Concert Hall, Ayr Street, Troon, South Ayrshire, KA10 6EF, Saturday, 13 October 2018 – 11:00 till 16:30
  • Norwich Creative Market, St Andrews Hall, St Andrews Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AU,Sunday, 4 November 2018 – 09:00 till 17:00

This is just a brief selection: you can find many more listed on the UK Craft Fairs website

Stuart Akroyd, contemporary glassmaker

During our recent visit to Harrogate, we were fortunate to speak to Stuart Akroyd, a contemporary glassmaker about his work. Watch the interview now:

Sandown January 2018

The Sandown award winning Craft live show is hosted by Stephanie Weightman and Nancy Watt, and is being brought back once again to Sandown Park Racecourse. You can expect to see Esher and a whole host of celebrity crafters at this event on Thursday 25th January for a day long event which includes everything you need to create a number of craft projects and is ideal for all skill levels. Pre-booking is essential, but you are guaranteed to have a great day, learn lots of new techniques and make new friends. The Workshop ticket also gets you into the show on any or all of the days and covers all equipment and refreshments during the workshop, as well as a selection of craft goodies to take home!

The show itself is open on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th January, and is open 10am-5pm on both days.

Friday and Saturday will host an array of exhibitors stocking stamps, dies, decoupage, fabric, ribbon, beads and much more. You can stock up on all of your craft essentials, as well as finding inspiration from brand new products and watch on-stand demonstrations. There are also refreshment options and areas to have a much needed sit down after all that shopping!

What’s more, every advance ticket purchased is eligible for a FREE GIFT* worth £15 – just collect yours at the show. Plus every guest will get a £5 voucher** to spend with our sponsors Create & Craft.