The Fringe Handmade Market – Cape Town’s showcase of creative goods and innovative displays, returns on Saturday 4 February 2012. Now in its second incarnation, The Fringe, Cape Town’s design and innovation district, will host their monthly Fringe Handmade Market in Harrington Street with a wide variety of stands dedicated to products by local creatives.

Held for the first time in December last year, the February market will again showcase fresh designs from innovative talents, and is a joint initiative between The Fringe coordinating team, the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), the Cape Town Fashion Council (CTFC), Woodheads and Fledge Creative Catalyst.

Check out the last market on You Tube: Fringe Handmade Market December 2011

This quintessentially Cape Town market is the perfect way to experience the Mother City’s creative network while shopping for edgy locally-produced items such as pottery, fashion, jewellery, homeware, accessories and more.

What distinguishes the Fringe from other popular weekly markets is its emphasis on original handmade products. It will be the perfect place to purchase a wide range of low to high end crafts and pottery, both decorative and practical, as well as fashion wear, beautiful handmade jewellery and accessories, proudly produced in South Africa.

For more information, see www.facebook.com/FringeDistrict, follow @fringedistrict on Twitter.

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Registering as a shopper is free, fast & easy. If you’d like to set up a virtual shop, we offer several affordable pricing plans, based on the number of products you sell. Find out more here.

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The Country Craft Market, which is held during the summer months at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, Somerset West, was established in 1983 and is world-renowned for high-quality genuine hand-crafted products.  This outdoor market in a park-like setting offers over 200 stalls filled with every craft imaginable.  Weary shoppers are able to sit down to enjoy refreshments at either the Rotary braai area or the Scouts tea garden.

Hours are 08:00-13:00, entry is free and plenty of free, secure parking is available behind Southey’s Vines.

Please contact Gill at +27 (0)21 852 6608 or Lesley +27 (0)21 843 3287 or visit our website: www.countrycraftmarket.org for the market dates and more information.

This combined event will take place from 14-16 December at the Freeworld Design Centre courtyard, along Cape Town’s Fan Walk. The church’s popular annual Carols by Candlelight is a non-denominational event that takes place within the church itself on the evening of 14 December.

Visitors to the market will be able to enter the church from the courtyard and all faiths are welcome to attend the carols. There is no cost to attend either the market or the carols. The market will run for a further two days after the opening carols event, and is in aid of the church’s children’s home.

Designer exhibitors are all hand-picked by Lauren Shantall (Head of Freeworld Design Centre). In addition to the exquisite handmade goodies on offer for festive season gifts, there will be live music, tours of the ELC Clock Tower, and a host of yummy food offerings. This event forms part of WalkCapeTown, a post-World Cup initiative, which aims to re-energise the Fan Walk through public events and ultimately enhance the cultural life of the city.

Over 80 designers will participate – view the list.

WHEN:

Wednesday 14 December 15h30 – 21h00, to coincide with the Carols by Candlelight at the ELC
Thursday 15 December 10h30 – 21h00
Friday 16 December 10h30 – 21h00 (public holiday)

WHERE:

The Freeworld Design Centre is situated at 71 Waterkant Street, on the fanwalk.

The Rondebosch Potters Market takes place twice a year under the trees at Rondebosch Park (corner of Sandown and Campground Roads, Rondebosch).

A colourful affair, with everything from bowls, cups and plates, to quirky ceramic art, the Potters Market will be held this coming Saturday (19 November 2011) from 8am (some devotees go even earlier – from 7am).

There is no entry fee, and there is usually a section dedicated to providing food and snacks for hungry shoppers.

The next Rondebosch Potters Market will be in March 2012.

Last year saw tables in the vineyard, candlelight, carols, real Christmas trees from the Elgin valley, crafted wooden décor items, German foods, Christmas Cakes and so much more.

This year organisers are adding a full designer clothing and accessory boutique for the ladies in their “efforts in creating an exclusive shopping experience”. Designer goods and gifts for all age groups and budgets, coupled with all things possibly associated with an European styled Christmas.

Slowfood enthusiasts will find their favourite small producers, wine merchants, micro-breweries and various cuisines on offer for the whole family to enjoy. A hand-picked selection of authentic handmade quality items will fill a boutique of authentic antiques, high end fashion, accessories, crafts and design.

Bring a picnic blanket and come laze under the stars whilst the children enjoy ample space to run and play whilst you enjoy the light sounds of Christmas music. For the theatre lovers come enjoy the free line up of music at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre showcasing Sima, Men of Praise, Ivan Siegelaar, Ousus, Shannon Hope and Elzahn Ringquest.

Location:  Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch
Dates & Times: Friday 2 December 2011 (5pm-10pm), Saturday 3 December 2011 (9am-2pm)
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  Karin Vermeulen – admin@slowmarket.co.za – 021 886 8514

After the launch, the new market will run every Saturday (9am to 5pm) until April 2012.

Organisers are looking for traders of an exceptionally high quality to “add value to the Boschendal experience”. If you’d like to find out more, contact Martin at tinpie@me.com.

The Village Market @ Cape Quarter is a unique, European Lifestyle Market that supports local goods and produce, all the while striving to be as organic and environmentally friendly as possible. The Village Market is a centrally located venue with an alfresco vibe – enhanced by an abundance of retail, restaurants and specialty services with secure underground parking.

The market will include:

• European-style fruit, vegetable and flower Market
• Specialty food market: a smorgasbord of fresh, organic food. Choices include; fish, specialty sausages, homemade pies, farm cheeses, biltong, pates, organic nuts and grains, artisan breads as well as many other products from small producers
• Bar area – Sporting events can be watched
• Coffee traders
• Second hand books
• Home baked goods and preserves
• Décor
• Clothing
• Alternative products: homeopathic, herbalist area
• Kiddy Corner/Children’s Entertainment
• Wine tasting

Location: The Square, Cape Quarter, 27 Somerset Road, Green Point.
Launch date: Sunday 13 November 2011 – 10am.
Trading dates:  Sundays from 10am – 3pm.
More information is available on the Cape Quarter website.