Do you remember going to craft markets that had real handmade goods? That weren’t wall-to-wall cheap imports from Asia and the rest of Africa?
Wikipedia defines crafts as “a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one’s own hands and skill”.
Original ideas, innovative designs… Tasty tasty pickles and biscuits and other home-made goodies to tantalise the taste-buds. I used to love going to markets.
But I found that ‘craft markets’ became very commercial over the years, with very little ‘craft’ and far too much mass-produced rubbish that certainly wasn’t made by South African hands.
Happily, there is a new craft market on the horizon, a market called the Constantia Country Living Market, and it will make its debut on Saturday the 16th of September at the Cape Academy (Firgrove Way, Constantia).
The market will be open from 8.00am to 3.00pm and will be offering ‘classic crafts and food from the earth, for the body, mind and soul’.
Thereafter, the market will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
*update: this market no longer operates, unfortunately. see comments below for other options*
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Great stuff Pia. Love you – Mom
makes me wanna come home:) I hope im gonna get a chance to see that when im back. I love craft markets.
keep rockin 
K
I would like to know if this market is still running, as it seems like a great place to sell my home-made “toys”…
Thanks
Lesley
Hi Lesley
I’ve emailed you some details for two alternate markets as the Constantia Country Living Market is sadly no longer running.
The two I’ve suggested are the Porter Estate Produce Market in Tokai, and the new Constantia Valley Farmers Market in Plumstead.
I am an artist who is interested.I do wire and bead art as well as metal art.i would like to join the markert as an artist and exihibitor.I would like to know how i can go about it.my cell number is 0735161234,landline 0213614759,fax0213610091.
I would be very happy to hear from you .
Regards
TENDAI SHAMU.
Hi Tendai
Unfortunately, this market does not exist any more. You could try something like the Constantia Valley Farmers Market in Plumstead – they have some craft there, though not a lot. I will email contact details for the organisers to you.
Thank you for the good tips on this website on markets in CPT. Can you please be so kind to e-mail me contact details of the Constantia Valley Farmers Market & the Porter Estate Produce market.
tanjav@unitrade.co.za
I sell homemade olives, feta, sauces, pastes, etc.
Thanks so much.
HELLO! i am a mosaic artist. I would love to sell my mirrors at the market, who can I contact to sign up? Thank you! Tammy: misbehaviour@live.com
Hi Tammy
The Constantia Country Living Market unfortunately no longer exists. However, there are a number of markets you might find would be a fit for your mosaic mirrors… though you probably already know about them!
Anyway, in case you don’t, there’s the Porter Estate Produce Market in Tokai, which features some craft, in between fresh produce. Then there’s the Constantia Valley Farmers Market, which takes place every Saturday at the 3Arts Centre in Plumstead (though that’s also quite food centred). And a new market, the Novalis Spring Market, kicking off later this month at the Novalis Institute in Wynberg – 20 September.
I’ve emailed more details.
Hope that helps!
Calling all crafters!
Valley Craft Market, in the heart of the Noordhoek valley opens 1st November 2008.
To book a stall, contact us on 072 223 8046.
I am urgently looking foir craft markets where I can display my goods, Constantia and surrounds….anyone able to forward me contact details asap.
Many thanks
Kim
Hi Kim
There are a few markets in the area… you could try the following:
Constantia Valley Farmers Market (they do have some craft) at the 3Arts Centre in Plumstead: 084 9901009
The Porter Estate Produce Market in Tokai (also a selection of craft there). office@pepmarket.co.za or 082 823 4121
There’s also the revived Alphen Common craft market (Constantia), but unfortunately I don’t have contact details for that one.
Hope that helps!
Hi
We are opening a homeware and gift shop in Cape Town in February. Any folk who do glasswork, ceramics, mirrors, wrought iron goods, candles etc etc are welcome to contact me via email.
Thanks
marion
Hi Please get in touch with me on email or by cell: 0828882531
Thanks Lydia
Hi All
My wife is making hand made soap flowers.
She lerned haw to make them in Thailand.
They are wery nice and every one is different and unique.
We have many samples: in ceramic, glass, bambo baskets etc.
If any one is interested please phone Arek 083 327 5536.
I will email some photos.
Best regards
Arek
Hi Marion
I make eddy bears in both South African Mohair as well as synthetic fabric, please contact me regarding your comment re the Gift shop you are opening.
Many thanks
We have a gift shop in Stanford, 25km from Hermanus. ONS WINKEL is surrounded by vineyards on Robert Stanford Estate.
Looking for handmade goodies and anything special to eat, wear & play.
Kindly correspond via email and include a PHOTO of your product/item.
Thanks
Stephanie
Hi Marion
I have a large data base of People with Disabilities who make all sorts of crafts. Please contact me wrt what you could possibly still want to put up in your shop.
Many Thanks
Colette
Good day all,
My mom makes the most beautiful jewellery and accessories and would love to get involved in craft markets but unfortunately we do not know how to go about this… can anyone please guide us or provide details of craft markets?
if anyone is interested in seeing pictures of her jewellery, please email vanessajpearce@gmail.com
thanks
The V&A has two Craft based centres for the sale of unique and interesting HAND-MADE items. It is increasingly difficult to find items genuinely made locally and with the fload of “copied” items in the market place as well as the influx of goods from Africa we are always looking for crafters with entrepreneurial spirit.
We have the ideal environment for artists and crafters to sell their goods to high end customers, but as we are open 7 days a week, this is not for the feint hearted! If you are interested in enquiring further, please provide your contact details, previous trade experience and a photograph of what you create to craftadmin@waterfront.co.za. Please note that only serious enquiries with full detail as outlined above will be responded to, all rentals and conditions will be discussed as part of the application process.
Hi, we are planning a three-day event on the last weekend of November (venue to be confirmed) and I’m looking for crafters who are free that weekend to set up their stalls This is a once-off opportunity. Please can you put the word out or let me have some leads as to who to offer this to.
Thanks very much
Milly
Hi, my friend & I are looking for information wrt how do we go about obtaining a vendors license to operate our own stall. She does stunning handmade boxes – uses are plentiful and I bake only homebake biscuits, etc.,.
Is there anybody out there with the info we need? Please email me. Thanx Ruwaida
Hi. To all who is interested a new craft market will be opening the end of November 2009 in the South of Johannesburg. It will be held indoors, so no worries of cancellations due to rain or any other unforseen circumstances. We are still on the look out for all types of handmade items. Please send us an email and more information will be forwarded to you. (ariesdesign@mweb.co.za)
hi,
my wife sells craft from d.r.congo we are looking for the place around constacian if you have you may conctact us 0833637650 or0746487541 e-mai @yaoo.frmudingay7
There is a ‘real’ boot sale held on 1st Saturday of every month at the Masonic Hall, Glencairn from early to midday.
Great place to rummage.
Hi Anita
We used to attend the boot sale at Glencairn Phoenix Hall, not sure if it is the same as the Masonic Hall at Glencairn you mention.
What a fantastic atmosphere until one Saturday morning when we were told we could not park where we used to as the “spot was reserved, can you not read?”. We were so shocked at the rudeness we just moved our vehicle and goods for sale, because we did not wish to cause a scene. I am still trying to find out why it was reserved as I understand that no stands are reserved it is “first come first served”.
That left a very bitter taste and we have since then not been back. We have have been advised that the “reserved spot” is in actual fact not reserved, so what was the problem?
We will one day go back and hope that we will not be chased away again.
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If you living in the Johannesburg areas, there is a craft market operating every end of the month. If you want more details email me.
hey lee ann
i would like to know more about this craft market in joburg.
i make things from leather and string work called macrame, with stones and seeds. quite intresting work all handmade.
im looking for a place to sell so any informationc would be appreciated.
thanks
i look foward in hearing from you.
jacky
Hi Jacqueline
Send me an email to ariesdesign@mweb.co.za. I will then send you all the information.
We are situated in Johannesburg South.
Regards
Lee-Ann
I am selling mushroom logs in Kit form.The spores are contained in the logs and with a little love and attention they yield about 500 grams every 2 months.
Hey guys, if you’re looking to sell your craft online please have a look at http://www.market-fleas.com. Ity’s the first and only Online Craft Market in South Africa. It’s free to join and sell and the site takes 15% on your sales.
Hi there, I am trying to find out when the car boot sale is, do you know anything about this, or any other venue to sell excellent quality, used but good as new european kids clothing.
I was told its the 3rd sat of every month but now not sure…
thanks
Karen
my name is Kay i am a young lady with an extraordinary talent i make hand made bags and belts with springbok and leather and i don’t know where i can resell my products,. please you can email me some great markets or call 072 464 9787
Market in Milnerton Cape Town
Every Saturday in December and January.
Email us for details.