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Celebrating craftsmanship, sustainability & slow making. Discover & shop from local artisans, makers & independent creatives.

Connecting you with handmade goods that tell a story.

06/09/2026

A little look behind the scenes of curating Samhain.

Over the last few days I’ve been making some very difficult decisions about our maker line-up.

The response to Samhain was incredible. We received far more applications than we could accommodate, from such a strong mix of artists, designers and craftspeople.

Curation is about so much more than choosing the work you love. It’s about looking at the collection as a whole, balancing disciplines, materials, styles and price points to create an event that feels varied, interesting and full of things to discover.

And sometimes that means saying no to brilliant work.

To everyone who applied: thank you for trusting us with your work and for wanting to be part of what we’re creating. Whether or not we’re able to bring you into the Samhain story this time, I’ve genuinely loved discovering what you do.

Emails will be heading out very shortly.

And then comes the exciting bit… introducing you to the makers who’ll be joining us at The Haberdashery this Samhain.

31 October – 1 November · Glasgow

27/08/2026

The Samhain line up is taking shape.

The response to Samhain has been wonderful, with makers, artists and craftspeople bringing together a mix of work that feels perfectly suited to a weekend rooted in creativity, craftsmanship and the turning of the seasons.

Maker applications for Samhain – A Festival of Making will close on Monday 31 August at 12 noon.

So if you’ve been thinking about joining us but haven’t quite got round to applying yet, we’d still really love to hear from you.

31 October – 1 November
The Haberdashery, Glasgow

Applications via the link in our bio.

And now that the market is taking shape, we can start showing you a little more of what we’ve been planning…

23/08/2026

There’s so much more behind something handmade than the finished object.

It’s the years spent learning a skill. Knowing how a material behaves. The experiments that didn’t quite work. The small decisions made along the way. And the hands of the person who actually made it.

That’s why craftsmanship sits at the heart of The Makkist.

We want to make it easier to discover genuinely well-made, independent work and to give the people behind it a platform that values the skill, process and story just as much as the finished piece.

Because choosing handmade isn’t just about buying something different. It’s about choosing to support the skills, knowledge and independent makers we want to see continue.

And we’re always looking to discover brilliant makers.

Know someone whose work deserves to be seen by more people? Tag them below we’d love to find them.

20/08/2026

🔥 A little more about Samhain...

We’ve loved seeing the response to our first Samhain announcements, so here’s a little more about what we’re creating.

A two-day Festival of Making at bringing together a changing programme of independent makers, creative workshops and experiences across the weekend.

We’ve got some brilliant workshops beginning to take shape, with plenty more still to reveal.

And right now, maker applications are open.

If you’re an independent maker and Samhain sounds like somewhere you’d like to be, we’d love to hear from you.

Or know someone whose work we should discover? Tag them below or send this reel their way.

31 October & 1 November · Glasgow

Applications via the link in bio.

P.S. Sound on for a very small, very vocal member of The Makkist team…

13/08/2026

Applications for SAMHAIN — A Festival of Making are well underway.

We've already had such a brilliant response, with some really exciting makers, artists and craftspeople putting themselves forward for the weekend.

We're now beginning to shape the mix across both days bringing together a carefully curated programme of thoughtful, original work, workshops and creative experiences.

If you've been thinking about applying but haven't quite got round to it yet, we'd really love to hear from you.

31 October & 1 November 2026
The Haberdashery, Glasgow

Maker applications are still open link in bio.

07/08/2026

SAMHAIN — MAKER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

This autumn, we're bringing something new to Glasgow.

Samhain is The Makkist's first Festival of Making — a thoughtfully curated weekend celebrating craftsmanship, creativity and community.

Taking place at The Haberdashery on 31 October & 1 November, the festival will bring together independent makers, maker-led creative workshops and experiences that evolve across the weekend, giving visitors something new to discover each day.

We're looking for independent makers whose work reflects quality, originality and craftsmanship, and who want to be part of building something from the very beginning.

Applications are now open.

Apply via the link in our bio.

Know someone whose work would be a perfect fit? We'd love you to share this with them.

06/08/2026

Applications open tomorrow at 12 noon.

We're looking for independent makers who share our passion for craftsmanship, thoughtful design and beautifully made work to become part of the first Samhain – Festival of Making.

Taking place at The Haberdashery on 31 October & 1 November, Samhain will bring together a carefully curated programme of makers, creative workshops and experiences celebrating the changing of the seasons through making.

If you think your work belongs at Samhain, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications open tomorrow at 12 noon.

02/08/2026

SAMHAIN - Part II

A Festival of Making.

As autumn gives way to winter, Samhain is an invitation to slow down, gather together and celebrate the art of making. Taking over , on 31 October & 1 November, Samhain will bring together a carefully curated programme of independent makers, creative workshops and experiences celebrating craftsmanship, creativity and community.

The programme will evolve throughout the weekend, with a changing mix of makers, workshops and experiences, giving visitors something new to discover each day.

Maker applications open next week.

30/07/2026

SAMHAIN

This autumn, we’ll be transforming a beautiful Glasgow venue into a weekend celebrating making in all its forms. Bringing together a thoughtfully curated market, creative workshops and opportunities to connect, learn and discover.

There’s plenty more to reveal, including dates and how makers can get involved.

For now, here’s a little look inside.

More soon.

03/07/2026

One of the things I've always wanted The Makkist to become is more than just a marketplace.

I want it to be a place where makers can discover opportunities, learn new skills and support one another as creative businesses.

So when opportunities come along that I think could genuinely help our community, I'll be sharing them.

Our friends at House On Legs are currently running a Crowdfunder to upgrade their tech and, as part of it, they're offering an exclusive product photography package for The Makkist community.

If you're preparing to launch a website, update your online shop or simply want stronger product images, this could be a brilliant opportunity.

📷 10 professionally photographed products for £150 (£15 per additional item)

📍 Studio based in Glasgow city centre

Every booking supports House On Legs' Crowdfunder while helping independent makers present their work professionally.

It's a perfect example of creative businesses supporting one another, and that's exactly the kind of community I hope we're building together.

More details are in the slides.
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