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AGM - 2009 
Photos - Approval Day 1 May 2009
Demonstration at next market
The Story of the Country Craft Market
Andrew Dombuleni was one of the artists commissioned to interpret " My Cape Town". This required Andrew to work on his creation in public at the Waterfront. His work, entitled "Argus Fever", is a life sized cyclist on a bicycle that took him 6 weeks to complete. An added bonus was the sale of his work on auction. There will be a copy of the Argus featuring a photograph of his work at the info table at the next markets
One of Andrew's other creations ...
The Next Approval Day Market will be on
Saturday 1 May 2010
08h00 and 14h30
alternative date Saturday 15 May 2010
Last Approval Day 1 May 2009
With the rainy weather holding off, the day was a great success
and new crafter who will be appointed to the market will be advised shortly
Photos - Approval Day 1 May 200
Photos - Approval Day 1 May 2008
Photos - Approval Day 1 May 2007
All about Approval Days
and the Appointment of New Crafters
In order to select new crafters for the The Country Craft Market, an Approval Day Market is held each year. This is the day on which those wishing to become part of the Country Craft Market get an opportunity to present their craft in a full market environment open to the public. Because the Approval Day is run exactly as the usual County Craft Market days, new crafters are given the opportunity to demonstrate their craftwork, their displaying skills, and the way they interact with the public.
Hobby-X - we
were there again
The Country Craft Market Stall at Hobby-X 2007
View the Hobby-X 2007 Photo Pages
View the Hobby-X 2006 Photo Pages
Each year the Country Craft Market sets up a grand display of our crafters wares at the Hobby-X which took place in the
Cape Town International Conference Centre
Setup day was on 31 May
Show was open on
Friday 1 June
Saturday 2 June
Sunday 3 June
http://www.hobby-x.co.za/CPT_HobbyX/index.htm
And once again it was spiced with interesting demonstrations by our crafters to show some of the amazing collection of talent that our members offer in many different fields. See the pics.....
AGM - for all Country Craft Market Members
Saturday 6 June 2009 at 14h00 (2 pm)
Lion's Hall, New Street Somerset Wests (usual venue)
For once, the AGM was rain free and a healthy turnout allowed business to proceed successfully. This important event is where all crafters have a say in the way the business of their market is conducted.
A big thank-you to all those who always made the effort to attend and contribute.Never to be forgotten. Remember we all are the Country Craft Market. And we each have a say in its running. So the AGM is each member's opportunity to say his or her piece (or forever - well at least for another year - hold his or her peace). If you were not there this year, we hope to see you there next year.
A positive, co-operative approach makes the Market work better
* for us all *
Your opinions are important, so they should be shared with all members at the AGMs
where there is a better chance that they can be resolved.
New casuals that have been appointed to the market
will be advised shortly
Photos - Approval Day 1 May 200
Photos - Approval Day 1 May 2008
Photos - Approval Day 1 May 2007
All about Approval Days
and the Appointment of New Crafters
Last Updated 27 November 2009 15:24
New items this season
Winter is a time for scratching out new crafty ideas
See what the crafters have been cooking up
New Craft Items
New casuals appointed, see the list above
and the many new interesting craft items
All about Approval Days
and the Appointment of New Crafters
Handmade glass beads have become quite the fashion item. Their special character of being unique, irregular and fashioned individually by the imagination and skill of the crafter, make them sought after.
A number of handmade bead items and also handmade beads themselves are now available from a few crafters.
Check out the list of beadwork crafters.
Beadwork
In acknowledgement of long-standing support,
the Country Craft Market decided last year, to make awards to crafters
who have been members since before 1991.
Watch out for these awards that are displayed on at their craft stalls.
Present Long-Standing Members
Alma
Schwabe - Woodenrag / Houtenlap - Stall 22
Denny
de Villiers - Den's Dafties - Stall 26
Elzabe
de Wet - Flower Craft - Stall 61
Felicity
Neaves - Handcrafted Pewter - Stall 25
Gerda
Tandler - Solo Bags - Stall 188
Gill
Oliver - The Fairy Grotto - Stall 175
Ilse
Gerlach - Seaweed Art - Stall 24
John
Simon - M & J Crafts - Stall 184
Lesley
Wonfor - Christmas Products - Stall 43
Pam
Stallebrass - Screen Printing - Stall 27
Rina
Heyns - Decorative painting, wooden items - Stall 62
Susan
Albertyn - Fashion Jewellery - Stall 41
Long-Standing Members
no longer tradingJoyce Robetrson - Simon and Friends!
Jenny Hart - Barbie Doll Clothes
Last Updated 27 November 2009 15:24