Since 2010, Crafty Fox Market has been creating spaces where creativity thrives. From our first market at Brixton’s Dogstar pub – blending maker stalls with DJs and drinks – to hosting events in over 30 unique venues, we’ve built a community that connects thousands of independent artists and makers with customers who value thoughtful design.

Our markets pop up seasonally at The Crossing in King’s Cross, the British Library foyer, and festivals like Shambala and We Out Here, alongside special one-off events. Each one is a chance to discover beautifully handmade pieces and meet the people behind them, from jewellery and clothing to homeware and art.

We’re more than just markets. Our membership programme and online showcase, launched in 2016, support makers year-round, providing a platform for them to shine and connecting them with buyers, journalists, and industry insiders. During the pandemic, we adapted to bring this community together online.

At Crafty Fox, we celebrate creativity and the stories that bring each piece to life. Whether you’re a maker or a customer, be part of a community that treasures craftsmanship, originality, and meaningful connections.

Meet the Team

Sinead Koehler - Crafty Fox Market, Founder & Director
Contact: sinead@craftyfoxmarket.co.uk
Connect via: Linkedin

Want to know how Crafty Fox Market got started? Sinead Koehler talks to UnderPinned about starting the market back in 2010 and the importance of building a strong community.

With a background in event management and an experienced market trader herself, Sinead has been at the helm of Crafty Fox Market since 2010. She is passionate about supporting talented creatives to do what they love.

As well as growing Crafty Fox Market into a commercially successful business which stays true to its independent roots, Sinead represents the London craft sector in a much wider capacity. She has spoken on a range of topics related to the creative retail industry, previously presenting to audiences at The V&A, 10 Downing Street and a varity of universities. She has also been on several judging panels for the industry, including the Mollie Makes Awards and the Notonthehighstreet Make Awards. Sinead is also an associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins and leads a unit on the MA Arts & Cultural Enterprise.

Sinead is available as an industry speaker, teacher and consultant.

Hannah Sturrock - Membership Manager (Freelance)

Contact: hannah.sturrock@craftyfoxmarket.co.uk

Hannah also started her career in event management, organising large and varied fundraising events before setting up the retail trading offer of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Hannah left the charity sector ten years ago and started her own independent craft business, Bobo Stitch, where she designs modern cross stitch kits and patterns. Her small business journey has taken her to many an interesting milestone including writing her own book, teaching workshops in person and online, presenting on Create and Craft TV and seeing her kits stocked in Liberty.

Working as an independent maker for the last decade has given Hannah a unique insight into the joys and challenges facing UK micro businesses. She has enjoyed being immersed in the vibrancy and inspirational energy of the designer/maker community and will work hard to support them in any way she can via the Crafty Fox Market membership scheme.

Catherine Palmer - Events Manager (Freelance)

Contact: catherine.palmer@craftyfoxmarket.co.uk

Catherine has worked across the creative industries in facilitation and events management roles for grass roots charities through to cultural institutions. She is passionate about supporting artists, community and encouraging creativity in everyday life. Catherine is excited to work more with Crafty Fox traders seeing their creations and hearing their stories, while engaging with shoppers and the market delights they find.