FAQ's

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Stallholder FAQ's:

Who is eligible to apply?

You can apply to sell at Corsham Creative Market if you make and sell your own items within 35 miles of Corsham. These could be anything from hand baked goods to jewellery, cards, woodwork, furniture, clothing, candles and plenty more. Items must be handmade by yourself and finished to a good quality.
You could be a hobbyist or a full time artist, aged 10 or 100; our event is open to all!

How do I apply and how much does it cost?

Learn all about how to apply, and all the terms and conditions here.

Why was I not accepted as a stallholder?

I'm afraid that not everyone who applies will be accepted, we get hundreds of applications and only have so much space.

We aren't always able to give individual feedback as to why you weren't accepted. If you are unsure, below are some points that we consider carefully when accepting stallholders:

You live or work within 35 miles of Corsham,
Your items are made by yourself and it takes considerable skill to make your items,
You have a unique product that won't be easily found on the high street,
We don't already have lots of stalls selling similar items to yours,
You present and finish your items professionally,
Your items do not breach copyright in any way and your designs are your own,
Your items adhere to relevant health and safety standards, (particularly important for sellers of food and drink, toys, cosmetics, fragrances and products for infants and children),
Your stall is presented nicely, with a tablecloth to the floor and using different levels and props,
Your pricing is competitive (you are not under or overselling your work),
Only a small amount of your products are bought in (eg. Your handmade art framed in a store bought frame is acceptable, as would be your own handmade pendant hung on a store bought chain).

I have never sold at a craft fair before. What tips do you have?

Firstly, relax! All of our stallholders are very welcoming and friendly, and we also have a loyal regular customer base who love to see new stalls. To start with, here are some top tips:

Legalities: Before we start: If you are selling items, even if you are not yet making a profit, and even if you are still employed in another job, you must complete a self assessment form every tax year. This requires you to be registered as self employed with HMRC. For more advice visit here where you will find all the information you will need. Public Liability Insurance is also required to trade with us. Sellers of FOOD must ensure that all food items comply with relevant Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards. Sellers of toys, cosmetics, fragrances and products for infants and children must adhere to relevant safety standards.
Practice your stall layout at home with the correct sized table. Start by making sure you have a tablecloth that hangs to the floor and then build upwards, creating different levels using props and stands. Make sure you have an eye catching sign so people know who you are.
Try to fill your stall with a variety of items of different sizes and prices, to appeal to as many customers as possible. For examples of how much stock to bring and how to display your wares see photos from our past events here.
Price your items clearly, printed labels are always more professional than hand written ones. It is a good idea to price your items up at home first, to avoid stress on the day.
Bring a float of notes and change (I would suggest around £30). It is highly recommended that you are set up to take card payments, affordable and popular machines are Zettle, PayPal, SumUp and Square.
Aim to arrive with enough time to set up. Set up is open from 10 am giving you a full hour, so make the most of this.
Pack a bag of drinks/snacks to keep you going. There is a cafe at the Campus selling food and hot drinks but lots of traders like to bring a few nibbles so they don't eat into their profit margins too much.
On the day do your best to stand up, greet all customers and enjoy yourself. It is very off putting when stallholders sit behind their stand and do not make eye contact!

I am on the waiting list. How long until I know if there is a space?

Some months fill up faster than others, especially near Christmas. In our busiest months we can have up to 40 people on the waiting list so please don't assume that you will always be offered a spot at the last minute. We do get on average around 10 last minute cancellations each month but stalls are offered up based on a) your position in the waiting list and b) if we have no one else selling what you do that particular month.
If we are going to offer you a last minute space, you will most likely be notified with a week's notice of the market. If you haven't heard from us after this period it is likely we do not have a space to offer you this time.

How busy does the market get?

Each month we get on average 300-500 visitors with markets later in the year being our busiest. The market sees most visitors between 11 am-12.30 pm and it often quietens down at lunch time, picking up again afterwards.

How do you advertise?

We publicise the event widely using posters, leaflet drops, permanent roadside banners, and on the day we display 2 prominent A-boards, 8 large roadside signs, and often talk on BBC Radio Wiltshire. ALL stallholders are expected to help publicise the event by tagging us and sharing our poster as well as your own work on social media to further promote the event.
Find us on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you inform me of your cancellation with a week or more's notice before the market, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel any later than that it is unlikely that we will be able to fill your space and you will not be entitled to a refund.

Visitor FAQ's:

What can I buy at Corsham Creative Market?

There is a wide range of local, handmade goods to buy at Corsham Creative Market. Every month we have over 35 stalls including jewellery, cards, woodwork, furniture, artwork, adult, children and baby clothing, candles, knitwear, accessories, cakes and plenty more!

Who will be selling at the market this month?

A week before each event you will find a list of all stallholders exhibiting on our Facebook page here.

How do I get to Corsham Creative Market?

You can find the address, directions and a map to the market here.

What facilities do you have?

The Springfield Community Campus includes a gym, swimming pool, library, park and working offices and is one of Wiltshire’s Community Hubs. There is disabled access, disabled toilets, toilets and baby changing facilities.
There is a large, free car park adjacent to the Community Campus where you can leave your car for the duration of the fair. This car park often fills up very fast, however there is another free car park behind the campus which always has spaces.

Is the venue child/dog/wheelchair friendly?

Children love our event and you will find plenty of things to buy for kids of all ages. There is a play park directly outside the venue so you can make a day of it, as well as finding a range of food and drinks at the cafe. There is plenty of space to bring strollers and wheelchairs as well as disabled parking and toilets. Assistance dogs are allowed only.

Do I need to bring cash?

Most stallholders prefer payment in cash, so it is a good idea to bring plenty, however there are a few stallholders that accept card payment. There are no cash machines at Springfield Campus so please plan ahead. The closest cash machine is the Co-op garage on Pickwick Road, or outside Corsham town centre Co-op, both a 5-10 minute walk.

Is it indoors?

Yes, the market is held fully indoors at Springfield Community Campus.