Friday 19 May 2023 10am – 4pm
exhibitor
creatives’ network day
information pack
general information
the event, location & our venue
about our creatives’ network day
This exciting new event is aimed specifically at supporting our local community of makers and artists. This is an opportunity for makers to gain peer to peer learning both through networking, participating in skills based workshops, attending expert-led talks and meeting industry partners who can offer services and support for maker development and growth.
Our aim is to build on Farnham’s reputation as England’s first World Craft Town, ensuring that we stimulate innovation and growth for all makers. We wish to help our creative community have access to expert support in order for them to benefit from the increased investment, retail opportunities and tourism market.
For this event we are looking to team up with partners who are looking for an opportunity to promote their skills and services to a captive audience of makers and small independent businesses. We’re interested in people who can offer expert advice in the following areas:
Social Media, Website Design, Photography, Packaging, Branding, Printers and Framers, Funding specialists, Wholesalers, Ecommerce, Digital Marketing, Gallery owners, Collection Curators and any other assets that will be really useful for our makers and artists.
the venue
Farnham Maltings is an arts and cultural community centre in the heart of Farnham, England’s only World Craft Town. Our 18th century listed building hosts theatre productions, live music, comedy, film, workshops, craft festivals, artist studios and more. From parent and baby classes to students from the University for the Creative Arts to our U3A sessions, the Maltings is a vibrant space enjoyed by all ages within our community.
the location
From its roots as a medieval market town, Farnham has a long history of supporting craft and makers. In 2020, Farnham was awarded World Craft Town status by the World Craft Council in recognition of the town’s ongoing celebration and promotion of craft. In addition to the Maltings, craft is proudly on display in Farnham at the New Ashgate Gallery, the Craft Study Centre and UCA Farnham.
Farnham Maltings is a short two minute walk from the town centre with plenty of public car parks and the rail station only five minutes away. Trains run between Farnham and London Waterloo on a regular service, taking only an hour.
what to expect
• a lively informal atmosphere buzzing with like-minded creatives.
• an opportunity to promote your skills and services to a captive audience of makers/small independent businesses.
• an opportunity to run a workshop or a talk (please get in touch if you’re interested)
stand sizes & prices
All stands will be in our Great Hall. There is no shell scheme at Farnham Maltings. We provide tables, chairs and electricity at no extra charge. Set up will be from 8am on Fri 19 May 2023. We have capacity to host 30-35 stands.
• Single (2m x 1.5m) £45 + VAT
• Double (4m x 1.5m) £85 + VAT
(VAT is applied at the UK standard rate at the point of invoice).
your exhibitor fee includes:
Online: Listing on the website, including an image and link to the platform of your choosing.
Stand: Table and chair and electricity use as required.
Due to the quirky nature of the Maltings building, stands may vary in shape while still having the square footage of a single or double stand. Please note that stand sizes are approximate.
Charity No: 305034
Registered in England No: 954753
VAT Registration No: 293 6758 08
Online: Applications should be made via the online form from the farnhammaltings.com website. please contact: crafts@farnhammaltings.com Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR
how to apply