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My first Makers Market and I sold out in 55 minutes!

  • Writer: thepottershideaway
    thepottershideaway
  • Mar 31
  • 2 min read

I don’t even know where to start with this one… because WOW.

My very first market… and what an experience.

Let me just say this first —

egg cups.

They flew. Off. The. Shelves.

55 minutes… gone. Completely gone.


I stood there thinking… is this actually happening? 😅

But more than that, hearing people say my pieces were better than the big shops…


I’m not going to lie, that hit me right in the heart.

That’s the kind of moment you don’t forget.


The Prep (aka… absolute chaos)


Behind the scenes?

It was full-on.

Long days, messy hands, constant making, glazing, firing… repeat.

Hermione the kiln definitely earned her keep — and I think she was quite happy to have a weekend off afterwards 😂

It was one of those moments where you just keep going and trust it’ll all come together in the end…

and it really did.

The Best Part

The people.

There were so many of you, and every single compliment, every little conversation, every smile… it all meant everything.

Seeing people pick up my work, turn it over in their hands, and genuinely connect with something I’ve made…

Chef’s kiss. 🤌


A Little Sneak Peek 👀


I also brought along a few trial pieces — just to see what people thought.

New soap dishes, toothbrush holders, and sponge holders…

And let’s just say…

👀 a bathroom collection might be on the way.

I haven’t even shown these online yet, and I’ve still got a few left over — so now the rush has settled and the adrenaline has worn off, I’ll be adding them to the shop very soon.


Hideaway Insiders 🌿


This feels like the perfect time to share something I’ve been quietly working on…

Hideaway Insiders.

This has been in my head since January, when I made the decision to really push myself this year — do the markets, put myself out there, and build something more than just a shop.

This little club is part of that.

A place where you’ll get:

First looks at new pieces 👀

Early access before they hit the shop 🛍️

And a few little extras along the way 💌

If you’ve ever missed out on something and thought “ahh I loved that”…

this is for you.


What’s Next…


Right now, I’m testing something new…

✨ Stoneware clay ✨

And oh… it is beautiful.

It feels like a bit of a step up, a bit of an evolution… and I genuinely can’t wait to show you what’s coming out of this next chapter.


And finally…


My heart is so full after this weekend.

Truly.

I’ll keep spinning…

if you keep supporting 💛

 
 
 

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Each piece is handcrafted, unique and one of a kind, no two are ever the same and thats the joy of handmade.

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