Joining us
You would like to sell your products in Made in Ashford…
We are looking for Kentish creative businesses to join our shop.
You can register your interest to join here.
Here is a bit about all of our spaces so you can choose the best one for your business.
We have spaces that are permanent and fixed so you wont need to bring in your own furniture, just props to add height and individuality to your space. We have tailored sections of the shop to suit different creators needs such as slatwall for clothing or a cabinet for jewellery.
From our experiences of running the shop we know that not everyone who has a small businesses can help run the shop for the day so we have spaces that don’t require you to work and have created incentives for those businesses that do. However we do encourage businesses to take part in staffing the shop not only is it lots of fun but helps you learn your market which is incredibly valuable for your business success.
Shelf only
59 x 20cm by 40cm h approx
Bottom or top shelf £7 pw (30.33 pm) non working. 25% comm - Poor Visibility
Bottom or top shelf £5.6 pw (24.26 pm) 1 day pm working. 17.5% comm - Poor Visibility
1 shelf £8pw (34.66 pm) 1 day pm working. 17.5% comm
1 shelf £10pw (43.33 pm) non working. 25% comm
2 shelves £17pw (73.67 ) non working. 25% comm
2 shelves £13.6pw (58.93) 1 day pm working. 17.5% comm
More shelving options available
Middle Space
Kallax unit on its side. Table top, cubby cubes underneath. No back board.
full 146 x 39. table top & 8 cubes £25 pw (108.33 pm) 2 days work 10% comm
half 73cm x 39. table top & 4 cubes £15 pw (65 pm) 1 day work 17.5% comm
quarter 36.5 x 39. table top & 2 cubes £9.60 pw (41.6 pm) 1 day work 17.5% comm
quarter 36.5 x 39. table top & 2 cubes £12 pw (52 pm) non working 25% comm
Wall space
working only. Ikea table supplied. You can fill under it and on the the slatwall. Fittings can be purchased for slatwall. No fixings are allowed.
whole table - 120cm x 60cm & up = £25 pw (108.33 pm). 4 days work. 10% comm
half a table 60cm x 60 & up = £15 pw (65 pm). 2 days work. 10% comm
Jewellery cabinet Shelf
Card & Print wall
35% commission only at our discretion or an optional extra for card/print sellers.
Book Shelf
35% commission only at our discretion. Book sellers drop us an email
Slatline:
For those clothing or other appropriate businesses who are approved to go on the slatline we will need to negotiate based on your needs but you can see the above figures and commitments to give yourself an idea.
Young Makers Space
We have recently introduced a space for young makers to showcase their talents and try out their entrepreneurial skills. Apply below to register your interest.
Joining fee is £25 (excluding young makers)
To join Made in Ashford we have an admin fee of £25.
These costs are to help us with the costs associated with running the shop and keeping prices to be part of Made in Ashford accessible for all makers.
Other important info
A license to trade in store is 3 months min then monthly rolling after. Your rent for your license is paid from your takings each month. The commission is deducted from your takings which will have a monthly accounting period paid to you from the shop.
Days working in store can still be taken as half days (if we can find someone to take the other half day) or whole days. You will need to undertake training before you can work in store (it takes approx 2 hours).
We do lots of fun things in store like regular meet ups, help nurture each others businesses and enjoy going out as a super community of awesomeness. We are all about supporting creativity in the community! We also get involved in lots of different creative project with Love Ashford, Emergency Exit Arts and more!
There is a lot going on in our little shop and a huge amount of support and opportunity.
There is a limited number of space available and we want to maintain high quality products & businesses as well as a good variety in the shop. If you are interested then you will need to fill out a short application form.
*Please note if you wish to trade in store for December you will also be required to stay until February 28th.