Who are we and what do we stand for?
"The East London Craft Guerrilla" is the first "Craft Guerrilla" and part of 3 strong collective army (East London, Edinburgh and Brighton).
Started by Deborah Daniel in 2008 as a back lash to the lack of suitable craft markets and a supportive community.
We're a designer maker lead collective set up to work in conjunction with other crafts people, artists, designers, the local community and creative businesses.
We're all for learning, teaching, networking, D.I.Y.-ing our own opportunities, sharing knowledge and experience with other crafty people as well as sharing and promoting craft to the general public for a more sustained and greener society!
How do we do it?
The aim is to take over empty available spaces and/or associate with “friendly” businesses and coordinate craft events that will generate sales for members and those associated businesses as well as bringing quality,well designed, hand made premium products that will last!
And because by selling we're adding to the "consumer" pile we teach people a modern take on the "make do & mend" movement so to empower them with the knowledge and know how when it comes to recycling and up cycling.
What events do we offer?
We offer a selection of craft based events from Craft markets, d.i.y. craft nights, crafternoons and private tuition like specially tailored events for hen dos, birthday's, baby showers as well as corporate and business team building craft parties.
We have worked closely with museums and galleries (V&A, Craft Space Birmingham, Postal Museum etc.) in delivering successful interactive and educational events.
What are the benefits of associating with the Craft Guerrilla?
Craft Guerrilla provides a platform from where designer makers/artists can grow and blossom. Serving as a resource, sharing web traffic, serving as a collaborator and a vehicle to enable designers to realize their project into a sustainable hand made business. After 3 years of hard work Craft Guerrilla have become a well regarded representatives, curators and purveyors of premium, quality, hand made goods and infamous for showcasing new artistic talent.
F.A.Q.
Can I become a member?
Yes but you don’t have to be a member to participate in our craft markets. Membership is by invitation only!
Do I pay commission on any sales?
NO! Unless we are doing a specific event like a curating an "exhibition & sale" where we sell directly to the public for example a Craft Guerrilla pop up shop.
How much do I pay for a pitch?
It’s all dependent on the venue rental and how much we can get it for but prices will be kept to a minimum as we also ask ourselves…How much would I be prepared to pay?
Can I use the name "Craft Guerrilla"?
Yes and No. Because it's trade marked you'll need to contact us before you get the ball running. If you want to join the CG community and follow our manifesto you'll need to drop us a line. It's not just polite to ask but also legally you'll need to get our permission.
If you are interested in started your own Craft Guerrilla sister army then please e-mail us for T&Cs, membership fee and relevant details.
For further reading please visit : www.craftguerrilla.com
