Families Crafting Change Holiday Market Vendor Application

Please join us for the 6th Annual Families Crafting Change Holiday Market!

History: This event is a fundrasiser organized by members and admins of South Seattle Stroller Brigade (SSSB) with the goal of channeling our crafty energy to benefit many of the elementary schools in our area! Impressed by the work of SE Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) to find a more equitable way of funding PTA/PTO support of schools, we thought it was a natural fit to have SESSFA be our beneficiary. We have given 10%+ of sales to them each year and have been extra thankful that what is raise is matched by a wonderful community donor!

In 2025, we were able to donate a total of $22,000 to SESSFA!

This year:

Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov 28th at Mercer Middle School on Beacon Hill

Proceeds from Vendor fees (plus 10% of sales) will be donated to the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) which is an equitable way for fundraising to benefit the broader community rather than just one school!

Check out more details about this project!

Timeline:

Vendor Applications: priority given to applications received by Oct 9th.
Vendor line up announcements: by October 15th

If your application is submitted after Oct 9th, your acceptance will depend on the overall categories of items already approved and our disire to be as diverse as possible! That said, will likely still actively welcome additional vendors.

If accepted as a vendor, we will update you regarding our planning so you can prepare! We will then add you to a facebook group to help acclimate you to how things will work (optional)

Requirements:

Application form submitted
3-5 Photos emailed to Families.Crafting.Change@gmail.com Please include the same name as listed on your application on each photo.
Must be available during in person sale
Fee is $55 for vendors (which covers rental location with any remaining funds donated) Additionally, we ask that you donate 10% of what you sell.
Student vendors (SPS) must apply but the fee can be waived if you prefer- but you would still need to contribute 10% of sales for the fundraiser

Recommended (but not required):

Have at least one item that is in the $5 or under
Since we will be promoting our event on social media, we recommend that you have a Facebook account (and ideally Instagram) so we can tag you on posts but it is ok if you don't.

Important notes:

Items can be holiday-specific but we seek to be inclusive of any/all winter celebrations and traditions.
We will attempt to curate the list of vendors so that folks are not selling similar products.
RETURNING VENDORS: space is not guaranteed but we love and appreciate prior vendors. Please be sure to indicate any new items you are planning as we know that shoppers would love a mix of items they know/love as well as new things to discover!
Please complete the form below and send your questions to: Families.Crafting.Change@gmail.com

Just as an FYI, we have had several vendors in the crochet category and ceramics/pottery and beaded jewelry. Prior vendors that are local will be prioritized in these categories. If you are wanting to sell in these categories, you can still apply. We will consider your application based on style (photos) to see if your work is different than others).

We could use more vendors selling items for men/masc folks!

Name

First NameLast Name

Preferred Pronouns

Email Address

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

I am:

Are you involved in Seattle Public Schools somehow?

Are you available on Saturday, November 28th?

Adult Contact Person (for student vendors)

First NameLast Name

Adult Contact Phone number (for student vendors)

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Adult Contact Email (for student vendors)

example@example.com

Student Vendors: please indicate the amount of time you would like

Student Vendors: 2 hour session preferences. We cannot guarantee timing but would love to know if you have a preference.

Name(s) or handle(s) used on social media: ideally accounts that showcase your work if available (not required)

What general category would you place your item(s) into? (select all that apply) Please note: you will not be permitted to sell items that are not reflected in your application

Description of products you would plan to sell- please include what and how you craft/make/design your items

items must be handmade or upcycled (vs resale)

Table size: standard space is 6 feet section of a table

What is the price point for your item(s)?

If you have a variety, please detail the range of costs per item

Returning Vendors: We are hoping to shake things up so that our loyal shoppers have a variety of new items. We would love to have you sell again but, if you have new items to add or adjust your items for sale, please let us know below:

new items are NOT required. This just helps us get a sense of things.

Do you have a connection to a south Seattle elementary or middle school/PTA? We're looking for some representation at each of the 17 alliance schools to help promote this event. If so, what school(s)?

Participating schools: Asa Mercer Middle, Aki Kurose Middle, BEACON HILL INTERNATIONAL, DEARBORN PARK INTERNATIONAL, DUNLAP, EMERSON, GRAHAM HILL, HAWTHORNE, JOHN MUIR, KIMBALL, MAPLE, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., ORCA K-8, RAINIER VIEW, RISINGSTAR, SOUTH SHORE K–8, WING LUKE ELEMENTARY

The vendor fee is $55 (or $75 for larger space) plus 10% of your sales. 100% of the total fees will be used to put on the event and all remaining funds will be donated to SESSFA! If you would like to participate but feel that the vendor fee would be a hardship, please indicate this below:

Families Crafting Change Disclaimers

THANK YOU!

We appreciate your interest in being a vendor for the 6th Families Crafting Change event!

Don't forget! We cannot consider your application until you email us photos of your items. Ideally 3-5 should be sufficient. Families.Crafting.Change@gmail.com

Please join us for the 6th Annual Families Crafting Change Holiday Market!

History: This event is a fundrasiser organized by members and admins of South Seattle Stroller Brigade (SSSB) with the goal of channeling our crafty energy to benefit many of the elementary schools in our area! Impressed by the work of SE Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) to find a more equitable way of funding PTA/PTO support of schools, we thought it was a natural fit to have SESSFA be our beneficiary. We have given 10%+ of sales to them each year and have been extra thankful that what is raise is matched by a wonderful community donor!

In 2025, we were able to donate over $22,000 to SESSFA!

This year:

Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov 28th at Mercer Middle School on Beacon Hill. Set up will start at 8am. Event from 10-3pm and pack up by 4pm.

Proceeds from Vendor fees (plus 10% of sales) will be donated to the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA.org) which is an equitable way for fundraising to benefit the broader community rather than just one school!

Timeline:

Vendor Applications: priority given to applications received by Oct 10th.
Vendor line up announcements: by October 15th

If your application is submitted after Oct 10th, your acceptance will depend on the overall categories of items already approved and our disire to be as diverse as possible! That said, will likely still actively welcome additional vendors.

If accepted as a vendor, we will update you regarding our planning so you can prepare! We will then add you to a facebook group to help acclimate you to how things will work (optional)

Requirements:

Application form submitted
3-5 Photos emailed to Families.Crafting.Change@gmail.com Please include the same name as listed on your application on each photo.
Must be available during in person sale
Fee is $55 or $75 depending on space for vendors (which covers rental location with any remaining funds donated) Additionally, we ask that you donate 10% of what you sell.
Student vendors (SPS) must apply but the fee is waived. You would still need to contribute at least 10% of sales for the fundraiser.

Recommended (but not required):

Have at least one item that is in the $5 or under
Since we will be promoting our event on social media, we recommend that you have a Facebook account (and ideally Instagram) so we can tag you on posts but it is ok if you don't.

Important notes:

Items can be holiday-specific but we seek to be inclusive of any/all winter celebrations and traditions.
We will attempt to curate the list of vendors so that folks are not selling similar products.
Please complete the form below and send your questions to: Families.Crafting.Change@gmail.com