Practical advice to help you feel confident, organised and ready for the busiest market season of the year

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Christmas markets are just around the corner, and whether it’s your first festive season or you’re a Christmas market regular, a little preparation can make a huge difference.

Join us for a relaxed and practical workshop designed to help you feel confident, organised, and ready for the busiest selling season of the year.

We’ll share the tips, lessons, and little details we’ve picked up from years of running markets across Edinburgh and the Lothians, from planning your stall and preparing your stock to creating a display that catches people’s eye and makes your products shine.

We’ll chat through the things that help market days run smoothly, the details that are easy to forget, and the simple touches that help create a welcoming Christmas shopping experience for your customers.

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What We’ll Cover

We’re delighted to welcome Jane Grant, Owner and Curator of The Velvet Easel Gallery, who will share her expertise in creating beautiful retail displays and showcasing handmade products.

Creating Your Christmas Market Display

With Jane Grant, we’ll explore:

Easy visual merchandising tips

Making the most of your table space

Creating height, colour, and flow in your display

Helping your products tell a story

Festive styling ideas that feel authentic to your business

The small details that encourage customers to stop, browse, and buy

Whether you’re preparing for your first Christmas market or looking to refresh your festive setup, you’ll leave with plenty of ideas, practical advice, and a clearer plan to help you feel ready for the season ahead.

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Meet Your Guest Host

Jane Grant – Owner & Curator, The Velvet Easel Gallery

Jane is the Owner and Curator of The Velvet Easel Gallery and has years of experience presenting and selling the work of independent artists and makers. She has a brilliant eye for presentation and will share practical tips on styling your table, creating an inviting festive display, and making the most of your space without spending a fortune.

She understands how thoughtful displays and effective merchandising can transform a market space and will share practical ideas you can take straight to your Christmas markets.

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Why Come Along?

Christmas is one of the biggest opportunities of the year for many small businesses, and preparing early can help the season feel much more manageable.

Come along for practical advice, festive inspiration, hot drinks, cookies, and a friendly evening with fellow small businesses.

You’ll leave feeling organised, inspired, and ready to make the most of your Christmas markets.

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