Information for new art and craft stallholders, Shop seller applicants, prospective Tutors and criteria
, Alford Craft Market promotes quality Lincolnshire Arts and Crafts, and is run solely by volunteers. From it's start in 1974 it's aim has been to promote, encourage and foster the genuine arts and crafts of Lincolnshire and the surrounding area. Our curated outdoor/marquee events are usually held on the May and August Bank Holiday weekends where live music, entertainment, workshops and demonstrations play a big part. We also hold curated indoor Easter and Christmas Craft markets. And of course, there is our Alford Craft Market Shop & Centre for shopping, craft classes and taster sessions all through the year.
How to apply
Please remember that this is for handmade original and craft only.
If you are a new applicant please contact us by phone or email or click on the link below with your name and contact details and a little bit of information about your work. We have an approval process where our Committee will view your work 'in the flesh' so you will need to bring it physically to us or you can post it to the Alford Craft Market Centre in readiness for the next Committee meeting. Using the criteria below we will make a decision, letting you know the decision on the day after the Committee meeting.
Criteria:
All items must be made to a high standard.
Must involve a skill or original idea and be of your own design.
No assembly or bought in ready-to-use components.
No computer downloaded artwork or craft kits.
All items must be handmade by you.
You should be based in Lincolnshire.
Once your work has been approved we will send you the booking forms for the coming year, for shop sellers we will send you our Shop Terms and Conditions, and tutors will be contacted by the classes organiser.