Cornhill Market will host a festive celebration of young creativity and entrepreneurial spirit with Lincoln’s first Christmas Teenage Market on Small Business Saturday (6th December).
The event from 10am till 3pm will bring together 20 talented young traders aged 12 to 24 who will showcase their handmade products alongside Cornhill’s existing market traders.
Visitors can expect a diverse array of unique, handcrafted goods including book-themed mystery boxes, wood-slice paintings, crochet plushies, original art prints, needle-felted designs, knitted baby blankets and handmade jewellery.
The Christmas-themed event follows the successful Teenage Market in Lincoln’s City Square in September.
One young trader returning in December is Chloe Lee, better known as Miss Quirky Dermy, who has been an active Teenage Market trader in the Lincolnshire region for the last few years.
Chloe said: “Taking part in the Teenage Market has been a great opportunity for me, I’ve been so excited for it to happen in Lincoln. I feel it’s helped me reach a wider audience and set me up for the future.”
Charlotte Davies from Charlotte’s Cozy Stitches will also be returning.
She said: “It’s been really good for my confidence getting face to face with the customer. Coming back to each Teenage Market allows me to continue crocheting and keep making.”
The Christmas Teenage Market will also feature a stall facilitated by Kooth, the digital mental health service supporting children and young people, offering a welcoming space for information and engagement.
Artventurers will also host free interactive Christmas arts activities, including card and decoration making, which are open to children and families throughout the day.
Speaking about the event, Teenage Market event organiser Scarlet Barratt said: “We’re really looking forward to returning to Cornhill Market. Holding it on Small Business Saturday allows us to showcase local talent and highlight the value small businesses bring to the local economy. We urge everyone to come down and support these creative young entrepreneurs.”
The Christmas Teenage Market is made possible thanks to support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and City of Lincoln Council.
Councillor Joshua Wells, portfolio holder for inclusive economic growth, said they are delighted to be supporting its return: “The last Teenage Market was a great success with the stallholders collectively making over £1,600 so we’re pleased to be hosting a similar event in Cornhill Market, which is already home to some fantastic local independent businesses.
“I can’t wait to see the incredible creative talents and craftsmanship on display again. These young people really are the retailers of the future!
“In addition to the market, visitors to the city centre will be able to enjoy the Lincoln Ice Adventure and with it also being Small Business Saturday there’s even more reason to come along and show your support.”
The Christmas Teenage Market will be held in Cornhill Market on 6th December from 10am – 3pm.
Image: Chloe Lee, better known as Miss Quirky Dermy, has been an active Teenage Market trader for the last few years and will be at the Christmas Teenage Market at Cornhill Market on 6th December.
