The Taj Mahal is one of the great beauties of India. The skills of stonework and carving which it displays go back over 500 years. 20 miles west of Agra is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Fatephur Sikri, which has its own remarkable carvings in its former Royal Palace and Mosque ( large enough […]
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Braving the inclement weather, our Christmas Fair at Congleton Town Hall unfolded as a heartwarming success, uniting the community in festive cheer. Over 30 local, small, art & craft businesses , ranging from well-established gems to passionate newcomers, transformed the Town Hall into a vibrant marketplace. Despite the persistent rain, the fair saw a remarkable
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At Artisanity, we’re on a mission to shine a spotlight on our incredible local makers, and we’ve been making waves! Congleton Radio Interview: Artisanity members recently took the airwaves on Congleton Radio to discuss Artisanity’s commitment to supporting local makers and the different impacts that a crafting community can make. The interview, featuring Jenny (Little
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The Artisanity Summer Craft Fair, organised by founders Clare Watson and Jenny Drew, proved to be a resounding success as it showcased the skills and talents of local crafters and artists. The event, held on August 6th at Congleton Town Hall, brought together a collection of 30 creative individuals from around the area with their
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Here at Artisanity we are passionate about doing everything we can to support those running creative micro-businesses. Part of our grand plan (Mwahahahaha!) has always been to help up-skill people who are ‘incidental’ business people alongside doing what they love. So many of us started our businesses to share our work but have very little
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The Story of Artisanity Starting up and running a craft business can be extremely demanding, both mentally and physically. Especially if you are on your own. Many sole traders, particularly when it comes to arts and crafts, find themselves bogged down by the practicalities of maintaining a successful enterprise. Keeping accounts, filing tax returns, arranging
