Two new markets in Birmingham’s picturesque spots will open in March, with local artisans selling bread, meat, art, gifts and more to locals and visitors each month. The team behind Kings Heath Artisan Market regularly set up art and produce markets in Bournville Village Green and St Paul’s Square in the Jewelery Quarter.
The first JQ Artisan Market will be held on March 16th in Old Georgian Square and Bournville’s first market will be held on March 17th on the historic village green. Both markets will be open from 10am to 3pm and will feature a variety of manufacturers from around the world. local neighborhoods and the wider city.
Thereafter, the market will be held on the third Saturday and Sunday of each month. Initially it will be held in the same location, but during weddings and events at St. Her Paul’s Church, Jewelry plans to move around her quarters and attend other scheduled events. what’s happening in your neighborhood.
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Pip Bradley, founder of Brummie seasoning brand Pips Hot Sauce, set up Kings Heath Artisan Market in March last year. Its success as a ‘shop window’ for creators who don’t have a platform to sell their products directly to customers is going from strength to strength in York Road, and could be the impetus for Pip to expand into other neighborhoods in Birmingham. became.
Pip said: “People who come to the market connect on an emotional level with the products they are buying and get a different experience. Some of the traders at Kings Heath Artisan Market live in Bournville and “There are some people there, so I thought it would be a good idea to open there.” We want to bring together businesses from all over the region that will say to local people, “These are the people who are making things in your area, let’s support them.” ”
Pip says the artisan market is particularly useful for Brummies who have great businesses but don’t have the online marketing skills or budget to promote themselves on “crowded” platforms.
Pip said: “Markets are an opportunity to meet producers. Online is very crowded and some people don’t have the skills to use social media a lot. TikTok? What?! I don’t have those skills! ” he said.
“We rely on face-to-face interaction in developing Pips Hot Sauce. We don’t have a large marketing budget to expand into that crowded space. What we can do is be physically present. It’s about answering questions, talking to customers, and explaining how we do things. We make things and share the love of what we make.”
Being a trader first and foremost means Pip’s approach to market management has the maker in mind. “I host events and I’m a trader, so it’s important to me to keep my fees low. In some markets, if they’re really popular, they raise their fees, but I think that’s not very fair. It’s risky.” We try to keep prices affordable for new players. ”
Among the 40 traders lining up to trade at the Jewelery Quarter Artisan Market are artists, rum and spirits producers, potters and traders of fresh produce such as fresh bread and baked goods. It is included. “I grew up in Ladywood, so we want to bring in makers from all the communities around the Jewelery Quarter.
“What a beautiful space to have a little creative village, with restaurants and bars all around it. Bournville Village Green is a great community asset and we’re excited to be a part of it.”
Kings Heath Artisan Market is held on the second Sunday of each month. For more information about Birmingham Markets or to inquire about selling products at your event, please contact [email protected].