One hell of a success

The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk filled the Greenbank with bunting, festive music and a wide variety of superb stalls. But it was the steady flow of Bristol residents who really fueled the festive vibe!

We had a wonderful array of stalls from some of Bristol's finest artisans. Including jewellery, upcycled clothing, handspun yarn, crochet toys, headwear, photography and so much more all bundled into one fabulous event!

No festival is complete without some amazing facepaint, The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk were lucky enough to have the beautifying skills of theatrical facepainter Donna Paget.






Everyone looked their most fabulous on the day, fully dressed up in colourful costumes, glorious facepaint, and, of course beards!






Playing around a funky soundtrack courtesy of J Beats Billo we had music from Paul Reid and other DJ's who warmed up the stage for the stars of our show!








The Greenbank grew silent as these fantastically enchanting bellydancers took the stage, Stephi and Suraya blew the audience away with their alluring dance.
They were a FABULOUS end to a FABULOUS day and a great introduction to Duvet Vous.









Amanda Brett: Thanks for sharing, a great little mini-festie with fab'lous things, particularly loved the gorgeous hand made felt and hand spun wool - look forward to seeing you guys at Priddy! Yerp, left with a warm, fuzzy feeling. ;-)


Reworked Stuff: Had great day at The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk! FESTIVAL MARKET, DJ's & Party!

Stephi Briggs: What a fab weekend! Loved dancing @ the Trailblazers gig for Easton Arts Trail on Friday and last night at the Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk event @ the Greenbank - massive well done to Zara Ellis and Luna Staple & all the other folks involved for a fab event!!! Can't wait to do it all again @ the Easton Arts Trail in June :-))) Rosie Cook you rock & I loves your Sword Dance ! xx 

Jo Buttons: It really was a fabulous travelling bag folk, what an amazing day :) 

Zara Ellis: The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk !!! Roaring success ♥ thanks so much everyone ♥

Bellydancer's Stephi and Suraya

The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk are thrilled to introduce two fabulous ladies, Stephi and Suraya who will be shaking the Greenbank this Saturday with a spectacular bellydancing performance!

These two Bristol based beauties perform together all over the city at community and private events. Stephi & Suraya provide a varied and exciting show with a selection of oriental and folkloric dances.  They have been described as fluid, feminine, powerful and earthy dancers, providing uplifting and fun entertainment at events which always gets the crowds going! They are both very excited to be involved with the Bagfolk collective!

 





A performance set can include prop work such as zills (finger cymbals), bellydance with veil, Saidi cane dance, Ghawazee gypsy dance (traditional folkloric Egyptian dance), Oriental Bellydance to traditional music and Drum Solo dance - dancing to pure drumming, bringing out the stunning sharper isolations of the dance. They also collaborate with fantastic live drummer Ben Jammin which adds a more traditional, 'earthy' and interactive element to the performance.


 

 

For more information about lessons and performances from these fantastic entertainers check out their websites, Stephi teaches in Easton and Suraya is based in Shirehampton and Saltford (Bath).

If you want to see these intoxicating dancers in action then come along down to the Greenbank this Saturday where all the Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk extraordinaire's we have met over the last few weeks will be enjoying this spectacular party!

DUVET VOUS?

This is the moment we have all been waiting for, Ladies and Gentlemen, feast your ears on DUVET VOUS?





Duvet Vous? is a collection of Bristol "wronguns" who love to host parties and infuse a bit of House music into any occasion! For a decade Duvet Vous? have been entertaining Bristol's funky house lovers.

And now, they are here to entertain us!

The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk are ecstatic to have the guys; Ned Kelly, Ross Powis, Vinyl Matt, Quality Tom, DJ Trotterton and Michelle Toll on the decks giving us an assortment of Funk, House, Dubstep, Drum and Bass, and more with their finely tuned beats and breaks. All the ingredients for a totally BANGING party!




Join the shenanigans on the 14th May at the Greenbank Pub, Bristol and dance your feet raw!

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All creatures great and sewn

The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk are super thrilled to have All Creatures Great and Sewn taking part in the Greenbank market. Creator Jess French produces a range of knitted and crochet toys, hot water bottle covers and badges, all handmade with enthusiasm and care.

 
Coming from a family of knitters it was only natural she learnt to knit as a child. Combining this with a love of animals was an easy step and it wasn't long before she started to make her own cuddly toys by knitting and crochet, and now she just can't stop.

Each toy is made lovingly by hand, from scratch and as a result it totally unique and individual- no two look the same. Creator Jess says her "favourite part of the process is adding their face and giving them their personality- the finishing touch."  

As with all our artists All Creatures Great and Sewn are always open to custom orders and love the challenge to make a new creature! Find out more about these wonderfully fluffy creations on the website, follow them on twitter or send them an email and place your order!

Alternatively you can just wait until the 14th May and come along to the Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk's first market at the Greenbank Pub and browse this original bundle of knitted joy from All Creatures Great and Sewn!

Sticky Neon

It is a great pleasure to have Sticky Neon on board with the Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk!


Sticky Neon is a small business run by two sisters, who love to recreate and reinvigorate old clothes, leaving nothing to waste! All their creations have a distinct festival appeal, with bold, outlandish colours and cool pixie pointy hoods!

Among the patchwork skirts and groovy waistcoats Sticky Neon sell just about anything from hareem pants to hoodies and hats made from the finest upcycled materials. Everything is unique and created with a personal touch by these fabulous sisters.

Sticky Neon also produce a range of jewellery and accessories including crochet hats, head wraps and much much more.

We look forward to meeting the girls and their creations at the Greebank Pub on the 14th May where they will join many other traders, performers and artists to make something spectacular!
In the meantime check out Sticky Neon's website or follow them on facebook.

Jo Buttons Creations

The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk are excited to present Jo Buttons Creations, an aspiring artist who produces some stunning pieces.

Jo takes her inspiration from the visual essence and arbitrary patterns that can be found throughout the natural world. Artist Jo Button's says her art is influenced by "Hundertwasser and Tord Boontje for their unique adaptations of our mother nature. They both convey a necessity to incorporate the natural world in our everyday lives for ecological and aesthetical affects."




From her Bristol based studio, Jo Buttons creates spectacular pieces that span a huge range of mediums from pen and ink drawings and paintings to wire work and sculptures! She has had some extremely successful exhibitions opportunities including a display of large scale sculptures at last year's Glastonbury! With more coming up in the future at the Grain Barge from the 31st May.


It is a real pleasure to have Jo Button's Creations hosting a stall at the Greenbank, come along on the 14th May to get an eye-full of this intricate artwork!

For more information about Jo's fantastic array of artwork please visit her facebook page or contact her via email. 

Raggy Anny

Raggy Anny will be joining dozens more artists from the Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk to take over the Greenbank Pub and have one hell of a party!

There will be a whole range of fantastic hand-felted jewellery available, created with thoughtful detail by Raggy Anny. Special effort is put into making these unique designs fit beautifully, using fine felt and a rainbow of contrasting colours to make them really stand out! As a finishing touch Raggy Anny adorns her wonderful creations with bright, eye-catching buttons which give her work such a fun, cute appeal.

Raggy Anny also produce some absoutely awesome pixie boots, complete with curly toes and heaps of magic! Available in all shapes, sizes and colours to suit whatever elf hides in you!

Aswell as looking spectacular they are stitched onto sturdy leather soles, are warm and breathable and best of all, will mold themselves perfectly to your feet!



 
To get your hands on some of these extremely original accessories pop along down to the Greenbank Pub on the 14th May and meet Raggy Anny, where you can find stripes, swirls and bold colours galore! In the meantime take a look at her etsy shop. 

Tinker Taylor Fascinators

Miss Tinker Taylor has been a great help organising this event, she has used her persuasive wiles to liaise with the Greenbank and Duvet Vous to make The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk a true spectacle.









Tinker Taylor create a range of beautiful bespoke fascinators and sculpted millinery for any occasions. Working from her Bristol studio Miss Tinker combines vivid colours and varied textures to make some stunning and unique pieces that will compliment any outfit.

Specific designs can be requested from Miss Tinker Taylor by email, she is happy to work to any requirements and create whatever you have in your imagination!

The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk appreciate all the help Miss Tinker has offered and look forward to seeing her spread her wares at the Greenbank Pub on the 14th May!

Until then you can check out her website shop, follow her on facebook or send her an email.