Who is eligible to apply?
You can apply to sell at Corsham Creative Market if you make and sell your own items within an approximate 15 mile radius 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, finished to a good quality, and cannot breach copyright laws.
You could be a hobbyist or a full time artist, aged 10 or 100; our event is open to all!
You could be a hobbyist or a full time artist, aged 10 or 100; our event is open to all!
The application process:
1. Before applying please read 'who is eligible to apply' above to see if you fit our criteria
2. Send images of your work and a brief description of what to make to Nicola at [email protected]
3. I will review your items and let you know if you will fit in with our market community.
4. If you are accepted you will receive an application form with all the information you will need about selling at Corsham Creative Market.
5. If you are declined you can learn more about why here.
6. Once I have received your completed form I will confirm any/all bookings or let you know if you have been added to our waiting lists.
7. Payments can be made in advance or monthly by BACS transfer. They must be received at least a week before your booked event and reminders will be sent out in advance.
8. Detailed set up details will be sent via e-mail a week before the event.
2. Send images of your work and a brief description of what to make to Nicola at [email protected]
3. I will review your items and let you know if you will fit in with our market community.
4. If you are accepted you will receive an application form with all the information you will need about selling at Corsham Creative Market.
5. If you are declined you can learn more about why here.
6. Once I have received your completed form I will confirm any/all bookings or let you know if you have been added to our waiting lists.
7. Payments can be made in advance or monthly by BACS transfer. They must be received at least a week before your booked event and reminders will be sent out in advance.
8. Detailed set up details will be sent via e-mail a week before the event.
Prices
Stalls vary from £17 - £33 and tables are supplied which measure approximately 2ft X 5ft. Chairs are also supplied and there is free parking, disabled access, toilets, and an unloading bay with a ramp for those with trolleys.
£17 - One table in the exhibition space (This option is only available if you are either aged 25 or under, have been trading less than one year, are donating a portion of profits to charity or are representing a community group.)
£25 - Two tables in the exhibition space (This option is only available if you are either aged 25 or under, have been trading less than one year, are donating a portion of profits to charity or are representing a community group.)
£22 - One table in the main hall
£33 - Two adjacent tables in the main hall
£37.50 - Kitchen (fully fitted with serving hatch)
£17 - One table in the exhibition space (This option is only available if you are either aged 25 or under, have been trading less than one year, are donating a portion of profits to charity or are representing a community group.)
£25 - Two tables in the exhibition space (This option is only available if you are either aged 25 or under, have been trading less than one year, are donating a portion of profits to charity or are representing a community group.)
£22 - One table in the main hall
£33 - Two adjacent tables in the main hall
£37.50 - Kitchen (fully fitted with serving hatch)
Stallholder FAQs
Why wasn't I 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:
I have never sold at a market 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:
I'm on the waiting list, when will I know if I have a space?
Some months fill up faster than others, especially near Christmas. In our busiest months we can have up to 70 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, fliers, permanent roadside banners, and on the day we display 3 prominent A-boards, 8 large roadside signs and over 30 arrows. For special events we speak on local radio and pay for local handbook advertising. 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?
What is your privacy policy?
To see our Privacy Policy please click here.
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 an approximate 15 mile radius of Corsham,
- Your items are handmade 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 market 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. All designs must be your own and you must not break any copyright laws.
- 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'm on the waiting list, when will I know if I have a space?
Some months fill up faster than others, especially near Christmas. In our busiest months we can have up to 70 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, fliers, permanent roadside banners, and on the day we display 3 prominent A-boards, 8 large roadside signs and over 30 arrows. For special events we speak on local radio and pay for local handbook advertising. 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 cancel with 7 days or more notice, we will issue a full refund or move your payment to your next booked date.
- If you cancel your booking less than 7 days before the event, or fail to attend on the day, you will not receive a refund.
- If you have not yet paid for your pitch and cancel less than 7 days before the event, or fail to attend on the day, you will be invoiced for your pitch, and will be expected to pay this invoice before being allowed to book a future date.
- If any of our markets are cancelled by us, all traders who have paid will be refunded or have their payment moved to their next booked date.
What is your privacy policy?
To see our Privacy Policy please click here.
