Shop

Our Retail Zone is the perfect place to discover beautiful, handmade products, all crafted by talented local artists and makers. 

With everything from artworks to greeting cards, jewellery and fashion accessories, ceramics and items for the home, you're sure to find something to surprise and delight, whether you're looking to treat yourself or buying for a friend or loved one.

The Retail Zone is open during Creative Maidstone's normal operating hours. Please see our 'Useful Information' page for more details.

Sell with us

If you're a local artist/maker looking for a new or additional outlet for your work, our retail zone is the ideal place to display and sell your creations. It’s a great way to test out new products and designs, reach new audiences and showcase your talents in a friendly space.

We offer a range of display options to suit your budget, with short- and long-term hire available.

Community Commitment

We’re keen to build a vibrant creative community at the Hub and ask all our sellers to contribute to this by spending some time working in the retail zone.

This not only helps us keep the shop open, for everyone’s benefit, but it’s also a great way to meet and engage with your customers directly.

Retail Options

Wall Hanging Space: 100cm x 100cm (approx)
NO hire fee - commission 20% (+VAT) on all sales.
Maximum hire period 3 months, no return within 3 months.
You're welcome to hang as many artworks as the space allows, but please consider the size of your work and what can be seen from below. You may also change the artworks as often as you like during the hire period.
We use the STAS hanging system for displaying hung artworks. Please ensure your method of hanging fits our hooks.
If you are a first-time seller with us, you will also need to pay a one-off £30 (inc. VAT) joining fee to cover administration costs.
Artists are also encouraged to help in the shop, but there is no minimum requirement for this.

We also have a number of shelving and display options available:
Black shelf: 120cm x 29cm
£12 per week; £48 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month

Black shelf: 75cm x 29cm
£9 per week; £36 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month

Black shelf: 40cm x 29cm
£6 per week; £24 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month

Brown shelf: 179cm x 33cm
£18 per week; £72 per month
+ 2 days community commitment per month

Black Bookcase Whole Shelf: 87cm x 25cm
£9 per week; £36 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month

Black Bookcase Half Shelf: 42cm x 25cm
£4.50 per week; £18 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month

Towel Rail (ideal for blankets, scarves, etc): 60cm x 5 rails
£6 per week; £24 per month
+ half day community commitment per month

Cupboard Top: 60cm x 60cm
£6 per week; £24 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month

Short Glass-front display cabinet (lockable)
Single shelf (52cm x 24cm) - £7 per week; £28 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month
Whole cabinet (x 2 glass shelves and base) - £20 per week: £80 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month

Tall Glass Display Cabinet (lockable)
Single shelf - £7 per week; £28 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month
Whole cabinet (4 shelves & base) - £30 per week; £120 per month
+ 1 day community commitment per month

Please note, all hire fees are INCLUSIVE of VAT.
ALL spaces are subject to a flat rate of commission at 15% (+VAT) unless otherwise stated.

There is a £30 (inc. VAT) joining fee to cover administration costs for. An initial hire agreement is for a minimum of 3 months, then monthly rolling after that. Rent must be paid by direct debit a month in advance. Commission will be deducted from your takings, which will have a monthly accounting period, paid to you from the shop.

Community commitment days will generally be worked as whole days. It may be possible to work half days if we can find someone to cover the other half.

You’ll need to undertake a short training session before you can work in the shop, which will take approximately 2 hours.

There are a limited number of spaces available in our retail zone and we want to maintain high quality products and businesses, as well as a varied offering. If you’re interested, you’ll need to fill out a short application form.