altartisans.bsky.social
@altartisans.bsky.social
So after a well-deserved rest yesterday, it is time to say a massive thank you to all of you who came along on Sunday.
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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All set up and ready to go at @altartisans.bsky.social in Digbeth.
If you’re coming down, come say hi 👋
Lots of traders, food options, bar/coffee - all you need to enjoy an afternoon out with lovely alt folks 🥰
February 8, 2026 at 12:22 PM
If you are still building your hit list for tomorrow - these remaining traders are bringing everything from chunky silver to fantasy toys, tarot pulls, and candles for your next campaign.
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Come for the shopping, leave with a new favourite piece you will wear to death (and then repair, because handmade lasts) - here are more clothing and accessory artisans you can meet at Secret Space, Digbeth, Birmingham, Sunday 8th February, midday-5pm.
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
If you are coming for wall art, weird treasures, and handmade pieces with actual personality - this lot have you covered at Secret Space, Digbeth, Birmingham, Sunday 8th February, midday-5pm.

68+ independent artisans - 100% handmade - zero corporate nonsense.
February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
If your vibe is wearable chaos - think leather, studs, spikes, soft kinkwear, alt bags, and accessories with actual personality - these traders are bringing it to Secret Space, Digbeth, Birmingham, Sunday 8th February, midday-5pm.

68+ independent artisans - 100% handmade - zero corporate nonsense.
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Not long till the start of a market-heavy month, starting with Alternative Artisans @altartisans.bsky.social in Birmingham.
The event boasts a massive 65 traders under one roof, with all things quirky, alternative or NSFW.
Going to struggle not to spend all our earnings on other stalls 🫣
January 29, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Original art, prints, glass, oddities, and the kind of handmade chaos you will not find in a chain shop - meet some of the artists bringing the vibes to Secret Space, Digbeth, Birmingham, Sunday 8th February, midday-5pm.

68+ independent artisans - 100% handmade - zero corporate nonsense.
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Valentine’s gifts, but make it alternative.

If you’re shopping for your favourite goth, metalhead, sweet tooth, or chaos goblin, these traders have you covered - catch them Sunday 8th February, midday until 5pm.
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Latex lovers, this one’s for you.

Catch these makers trading with us on Sunday 8th February, midday until 5pm - come browse, chat, and find your next obsession in latex.
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Local makers. Local pride. Local legends.

Swipe through to meet the brilliant bunch trading with us this Sunday.

Stuffed Any Way You Like - slow-cooked pulled meats served any way you like (because shopping is hungry work)
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Want a chance to win £50 spending money at our market on 8th February?

All you have to do is buy your ticket before midnight on Wednesday 4th February - every ticket = one entry.

Already bought a ticket? Lovely - you’re already entered.
January 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Real craftsmanship in alternative play. These nine makers understand what quality means - materials that last, designs that work, and the kind of attention to detail you only get from people who genuinely care about their craft.
January 28, 2026 at 9:05 AM
After the success of our first event, we’ve expanded the trading space - and this February we’re hosting 65 incredible artisans.

That means more makers, more choice, and more one-of-a-kind finds (made by real people, not factories).

Get your tickets now: alternativeartisans.com/pages/altern...
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
There’s nothing like handmade - every piece is unique, every purchase backs a real person. When you shop small, you support passion and help keep crafts alive.

Ready to find something special?
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Did you miss us? Here we go again - and this time it's bigger, better, bolder.

We're back at Secret Space, Digbeth, on Sunday 8th February 2026.

Tickets are available now: alternativeartisans.com/pages/altern...
January 15, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Support independent artisans this festive season. When you buy from a small business, you're not just getting a gift - you're giving a maker the chance to keep doing what they love.

Shop small. Give joy twice.

#ShopSmall #SupportLocal #Handmade #IndependentArtists #SmallBusiness #ChristmasShopping
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Massive thank you to everyone who came yesterday. Our traders were brilliant, our customers were brilliant, and the whole day was absolutely brilliant.

Feedback form in your inbox - we want your honest thoughts. Click the link and tell us what you thought.
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
TOMORROW. Secret Space. 45+ artisans. 100% handmade. 🖤

Online tickets close MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. After that? £7 on the door.

Swipe for everything you need to know:
✅ Ticket prices & where to buy
✅ Parking & public transport
✅ Accessibility info
✅ Food, drinks & facilities
✅ What to expect
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
How am ya? Four brilliant local Birmingham artisans joining us at the market on 23rd November.

Sad Girls Tattoos - NSFW art specialist creating hand-engraved mirrors with smutty designs. Tattoo artist branching into a niche market.
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Art that hangs on your wall.

Here's five of our fantastic artists that will be joining us on Sunday.

Beetles Bones and Butterflies - taxidermy & entomology.

Black and Bone - gothic pen & ink.

Black Sheep Curios - bone art.
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Everything you need to know for Sunday.

Location: Secret Space, River Street, Digbeth. B5 5SA. Three words: Text.Statue.Nets

Times: Midday-5pm.

Tickets: £5.75 online (20% off 2+). £7 on door. Cash or card.

Food: Burgers, chicken, wings, chips, nachos. Hot drinks from 11am.
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Leather. I've been around it since I could walk. Decades of working with it, crafting it, perfecting it. It's in my blood.

At our market on 23rd Nov, I'm standing alongside other leather makers who are all masters of their craft. Real makers. Real passion. Real experience.
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Have a very alternative Christmas.

Forget the high street. Forget the chains. Forget the mass-produced nonsense.

This is where real gifts come from. Handmade. Authentic. One-of-a-kind.

45+ artisans. 1,000s of products.

23rd Nov, midday-5pm.

Ticket: buff.ly/F5RBotb
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
More than just shopping.

Watch artisans practice their crafts live.

Freebound Studio - vegan collars made to your spec while you wait.

Doctor Geof - custom caricatures drawn live.
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM