ARTISAN MADE UK
21 & 22 MARCH 2026
SKIPTON AUCTION MART BD23 1UD
SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 9AM-4PM
BURNING
QUESTIONS
Find answers to frequently asked questions from both potential buyers and exhibitors.
FAQS
EXHIBITOR
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Yes, provided that you create your own handmade products. We do not separate first time sellers into a specific area or penalise 'first timers' in the application process.
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Artisan Made UK is artist/maker led. You can join our online facebook group (inside ArtisanMadeuk) to speak to other exhibitors, ask for advice and have your questions answered. We are a friendly group of people and we want everyone to have success. Although it would be nice to leave the venue with lots of orders, you should network throughout so that orders can follow after the event. This will be covered further in our Facebook exhibitor group.
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You can submit your application form HERE. However, you must read our Exhibitor Information page in full before applying.
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We run a rolling application process. The sooner you apply, the sooner you will get your result. We aim to send out application results at the start of each month beginning April 2023
If we fill all of our spaces, we will still take applications for Reserve Places, should spaces become available in the run up to the event.
Exhibitors who apply late in the process may not be included in the brochure as some time is needed to have this created and printed. Please apply at your earliest convenience to secure your listing in the brochure.
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The exhibition takes place in the cattle pen area of Skipton Auction Mart. Our spaces are listed as 'singles' or 'doubles'. Full details about sizes, pricing and surcharges can be found HERE.
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Invoices will be issued on late September 2025. Payment will be due by 31st January 2026 or immediately on acceptance of your application if you sign up after this date
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Your area is an empty space within a barred cattle pen. Please take a look at the pictures HERE if you have not been to one of our other events.
We do not provide a shell scheme, meaning you are free to set up your products however you wish. You are welcome to decorate your space how you see fit. You may also bring your own tables, stands and anything else that will help display your work.
Tables and electricity can be booked. Please note, there are surcharges for these options. All our prices can be found HERE. You are welcome to bring battery operated lighting if you do not wish to pay for electricity.
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We work with an advisory group made up of artists and makers. This group is involved throughout the planning stages to help us create an event that meets your requirements.
Much of the offered support and guidance comes from experienced trade exhibitors who have a wealth of experience. We offer our spaces at a cheaper rate compared to other events because we only spend exhibitor fee income on items, staff and services that are crucial for the event.
- 09
Unfortunatly not. Our space is not set up for electric as a general rule due to the nature of the space. We are able to provide elextricitiy to pens for lighting and other low wattage items such as laptops and phone chargers. However, kettles and heaters can cause power outages so are not permitted.
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All exhibitors are required to contact their buyers mailing lists to encourage them to visit our website and register for tickets. It isn't possible for us to contact every buyer, gallery and store in the UK so our network of exhibitors will be utilised in this area.
Please contact as many potential buyers as possible. You can point them to our mailing list HERE so that going forward we may contact them directly.
FAQS
BUYER
- 01
Artisan Made UK is for trade buyers only. Buyers should visit our Buyer Registration page to request tickets.
A small product range will be on display for the purpose of buyers placing orders. We do have well established events for members of the public, including Art in the Pen (held in August) and Crafts in the Pen (held in November).
- 02
There is no entry fee for Artistan Made UK. The event is exclusively for trade buyers and will not be open to the general public. Your entry is valid for both days of the event.
- 03
Please complete our Buyer Registration Form.
We will contact you once we have been able to verify your business status from the information you provide on the Buyer Registration Form.
- 04
Yes but registering for the event is much preferred as this allows us to keep track of expected buyer numbers and plan the event accordingly.
Buyers who attend the event without registering will need to show proof of being in the trade (via documents with your business address). Entry is free to all buyers.
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The event takes place at Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UD. Please visit our Explore Skipton page for details of the area, including where you can stay, eat and local attractions.
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We expect our brochure to include the vast majority of exhibitors. Our brochure will be given to you free of charge on entry.
You can also view The Line Up page of our website to see our current list of exhibitors. This page will be updated in January each year with new exhibitors in the run up to our next event.
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Yes. There is a cafe on site and we will provide seating in various areas throughout the venue.
- 08
Although our venue may be unusual, it has been home to our incredibly successful Art in the Pen event for over fifteen years and Crafts in the Pen for five. Our public events have been graced with over 5000 members of the public over the course of a weekend event.
Our venue allows us to to charge an exhibitor fee that is a fraction of the cost of others. This gives emerging talent an opportunity to showcase their work in an arena that has previously been price prohibitive for many. The venue also creates a more relaxed environment in which to browse and order your stock.
All our exhibitors have to submit an application so that we can ensure their work is both hand made and high quality.
- 09
Of course! We will continue to support our exhibitors following the event. Your can view our artist directory and submit a connection request by clicking the CONNECT button and completing a short form. If you still can not find who you are looking for, please get in touch and we will do everything we can to help.