On Saturday 9 August 2025, the Wrabness Community Shop and Bar will be holding the first Wrabness Makers Market, an opportunity to showcase local artists, designers, makers and crafts people selling beautiful handmade creations in a wide range of media. Wrabness Makers Market will take place from 10 am - 4 pm in the garden of Wrabness Community Shop & Bar and the next door Station Masters garden. We will be selling refreshments, and our licensed bar will be open from 12.
Deadline for applications is midnight Friday 4th July. We will then get back to all submissions by Monday 7th July to let you know whether or not you were successful.
Wrabness Makers Market: call for artists, designers, makers and crafts people from Essex and Suffolk
How to apply to have a stall?
If you would like to exhibit, please fill out our online application form below. You will need to upload a short bio and statement, and 5 photographs showcasing your work. If your application is accepted, this will form the basis of the event marketing.
What do I need?
You will need to supply your own exhibition table (max 190cm x 80cm), and awning (max 3m x 3m). We do have two inside tables available therefore if you are unable to supply your own table and awning, please indicate this and we will consider you.
You must have or obtain public liability insurance, and will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of this if your application is accepted. We recommend a-n network providing cover as part of their membership offer from just £10 for a ‘Day Pass’. You will also be responsible for organising your own customer payment arrangements.
What does it Cost?
The cost to exhibit will be £25 and you will also be asked to contribute one work to our prize draw. Payment will be required immediately upon confirmation and in advance of the event.
About Wrabness Community Shop & Bar
We are a community, volunteer led enterprise. We are situated next to the train station in the village of Wrabness, Manningtree, CO11 2TL. Being close to the beautiful Stour estuary, and just a short distance from Grayson Perry’s iconic House for Essex, the shop and bar attract visitors from a wide surrounding area . Link to Find us page of website
Questions: please email wrabnessmakersmarket@gmail.com