We want to hear from artists who can run drop-in activities for adults and families at Blackpool Creative Market at Blackpool Winter Gardens on Saturday 29 November 2025.
We’re looking for festive eco-friendly creative activities e.g. crafting with recycled materials, printing with natural inks etc.
You will ideally have experience of working with the public on community art projects or workshops, especially adults and families/children aged approximately from toddlers to 12 years (you don’t need to be DBS checked – as parents/chaperones and staff will be present during the activities).
You will need to attend from 10am to 4pm plus set up/packing away time.
The activity should last approx 1 hour with 1 session starting in the morning and a second in the early afternoon.
Activity can take place outside the venue (e.g. outdoor photography) but must start/finish at the venue.
The fee
The fee is £260.
This will include planning and preparation, and delivery of the activity on Saturday 29 November 2025.
Requirements
- You must be able to provide all the necessary equipment to deliver the workshop.
- You must have relevant insurances (particularly public liability) in place.
- Activity must take place on Saturday 29 November 2025.
- At the end of the workshop, participants will ideally have produced something that they can take home which is related to the theme of A Sustainable Christmas.
Timescale
- Submit your proposal by midnight on 11 October
- We will respond by 18 October
- Activity will take place on Saturday 29 November
Please note that this commission cannot be used to fund work that is already part of an existing programme or activity that has already taken place.
How we will decide
The proposals will be assessed based on how well you meet the brief and requirements. We will offer feedback on request as we recognise this is important to anyone wanting to improve their tendering skills.
What you will need to submit
Your proposal should include:
- Experience: What is your experience of leading workshops in the past?
- Activity/artistic medium: What activity do you want to lead?
- Numbers: How many people can take part at one time at this ‘drop-in’ activity?
- Equipment: Do you have all the equipment to deliver the session(s)
Please set out your proposal and email it to us at [email protected]
Due to our funding conditions, this opportunity is limited to individuals and organisations based in the UK. We will give priority to applicants based on the Fylde Coast but artists from outside this area are welcome to apply if workshops can be delivered locally.
Stallholder applications
The fourth HAZ Christmas Creative Market will be held at the Winter Gardens on Saturday 29 November 2025 and we’re seeking Fylde Coast-based stallholders.
We’re looking for artists and makers with great creative talent and unique, original products.
The application process for stallholders is now open and closes at midnight on Friday 11 October 2025.
