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happened ‘live’”. BCTF organiser, Margeret Bunn, said: “I am not surprised that we attracted so many new buyers from small independents - we always do even for our live event - and this confirms to us that our message is getting out there and buyers are registering as a result of our promotional campaign. We feel overall the online event was a great success as many buyers did logon to support BCTF and its makers.
“Many of our regular buyers were still furloughed during the online event, including National Trust, Museums, Stately Homes, Department Stores, Interior Designers and Architects etc. It was a shame they were not able to take part but as we all know these are
unusual times and we are continuing to promote our exhibitors and their products to our extensive retailer audience. BCTF online developer, Denre Bruins added:
“As this was our first ever online exhibition it did not pass without a few technical issues, but nothing insurmountable. We did not have the budget to buy an expensive off-the-shelf- system but had to develop our own from scratch. We learned a lot by putting together this first online event and I am now working on ironing out the flaws and developing new features so any future online events will be even better. “Denre is available to talk with anyone who
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feels they need to revamp their existing website, create a new one or add an e commerce shop. He created our new website and all its features
and of course created the online event he is very familiar with the craft industry so is ideal for the job! He can host and maintain your online shop, starting from as little as £20 per month, including domain name and email addresses. For more information contact Denre directly via email at
denre@bctf.co.uk.” Pen and watercolour illustrator Sandra
Johnston from online-only exhibitor, The Painted Card, said: “I cannot tell you what a pleasure it has been dealing with such a professional company. All too often, I meet people and businesses that simply don't care. Everything you set up, all communication with me and the obvious effort you put in staging the virtual event was just brilliant. I really hope that you do this again. I would most certainly join you.
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May I Design
The winners of the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) Awards were announced on Sunday 14 June.
Hundreds of retailers from around the UK logged into the show to see the collections launched by over 200 British designer-makers, with products ranging from greetings cards and wall art through to jewellery, glasswork, ceramics and textiles.
Sponsors included the National Association of Jewellers, Heart Gallery (Hebden Bridge), Pyramid Gallery (York) and Platform Gallery (Clitheroe). The winners as follows:
Best Newcomer Award, sponsored by Heart Gallery: May I Design (winner); Selwyn House (highly commended).
BCTF Award for Excellence, sponsored by Pyramid Gallery: Erum Aamir (winner); Caroline Finlay (first runner up); Dreya Glass (second runner up).
NAJ Award for Excellence in Jewellery: Eni Jewellery
Platform Gallery Form & Function Awards: Carla Edwards, Contrary Mary, Genevieve Broughton, Emma Burfoot, Kate Morrison, Erum Aamir, Humblewood, Algan Arts, Emma Williams, Sarah Saunders, Kirsti Hannah Brown, Jane Pritchard, Jim Stringer, Jill Stewart.
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