Getting Market-Ready – Stallholder Session

Getting Market-Ready – Stallholder Session

Get ready to shine with top tips and tricks for your market stall at Pierremont Hall's session – don't miss out!

By Sharon Davies, Business Engagement Officer

Date and time

Location

Pierremont Hall

Pierremont Park Broadstairs CT10 1JX United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Getting Market-Ready – Stallholder Session

For: Stallholders aged 8–25

Please note: there’s limited parking on site, but plenty of payable on-street parking nearby.

If you are under 17, you will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What to Expect:

This friendly, informal session is designed to help you make the most of your market experience. You’ll have the chance to:

  • Ask questions and share ideas
  • Meet other stallholders before the market
  • Get practical tips on pricing, promoting, and setting up your stall
  • Hear inspiring stories from creative business owners

Guest Speakers:

Sarah Gibbon from Margate Made will lead a practical session covering:

  • Creating an eye-catching stall
  • Talking to customers and promoting your products
  • Handling sales and taking card payments
  • Building excitement before the market and keeping momentum afterwards

Molly Pickle, a local wildlife illustrator who specialises in pointillism and silk screen printing, will share her journey of running a creative business over the last 10 years.

Workshop Schedule:

  • 17:30 – 17:40 – Welcome from Sharon + short video from a previous market
  • 17:40 – 17:50 – Introductions: who you are, what you sell, and why you’re taking part
  • 18:00 – 19:00 – Workshop with Sarah Gibbon (presentation + Q&A)
  • 19:00 – 19:20 – Talk from Molly Pickle
  • 19:20 – 19:30 – Open discussion: questions, ideas, and anything you’re excited or nervous about

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FreeAug 28 · 5:30 PM GMT+1