Start with the workshop goal
When you send us a message, start with what you want the session to fix. Some groups need help pricing products after a slow market weekend, others want better packaging for glass jars, baked goods, candles, or stitched items. If your team is preparing for Hatfield, Brooklyn, Lynnwood, Menlyn, or Centurion markets, tell us what you sell and where you feel stuck.
The clearest enquiries include the product type, how many people will attend, and whether the session is for new makers, experienced stallholders, or a mixed group. If you are planning a maker night or a pop-up in Pretoria, we can also suggest a format that suits evening trading and shorter attention spans.
- What do you make or sell?
- How many people need to attend?
- Is this for beginners or experienced makers?
- Do you need one topic or a full training block?
Choose the right session for your sales problem
Different problems need different workshop content. A maker who struggles with pricing does not need the same session as a food trader dealing with labels, shelf life, and municipal rules. If you are not sure which option suits your group, say so in your enquiry and we will point you to the most practical choice.
- Stall Styling Workshop for sharper table layout, display height, and cleaner customer flow.
- Pricing Products Workshop for costings, margins, and retail price checks.
- Packaging For Sales for shelf appeal, breakage control, and carry-home presentation.
- Market Photography Workshop for product images that work on posters and social media.
- Customer Conversation Workshop for greeting, upselling, and handling price questions.
- Food Stall Basics for food handling, service speed, and stall preparation.
- First Market Prep for setup lists, stock levels, cash planning, and trade-day routines.
If your group trades often, we can also help with seasonal selling, small batch branding, and maker night planning so the training fits the way you actually sell.
What to include in your enquiry
A clear workshop enquiry helps us plan the right setup for your group. Please include the town, venue type, preferred dates, and whether you want the session in-person or as part of a wider market programme. For groups coming in from outside Pretoria, mention travel limits and whether the venue has tables, chairs, power points, or parking for loading stock.
It helps to know if backup power is available. For coastal groups, humidity can change how packaging, labels, and food stock behave so please mention that too. If you are hosting in a shopping centre, church hall, school, or community space, send any venue rules early, including trading hours, noise limits, or food handling requirements.
- Venue name and suburb
- Date options and time window
- Number of makers attending
- Products sold
- Any power, water, or table requirements
How booking for a maker group works
Once we receive your details, we check the best trainer fit, session length, and practical setup. Some groups only need a one-hour talk before a market day. Others need a half-day workshop with exercises, examples, and a short Q and A at the end. If your group wants a repeat session for new traders or a refresher before festive season, we can plan that as well.
For larger groups in Hatfield or across Pretoria, it often helps to split the content into two parts. For example, one section on product prep and pricing, then a second section on customer conversation and stall presentation. That keeps the session useful and stops the day from dragging.
Support for township markets, city venues, and pop-ups
We work with small businesses trading in different settings, from weekend markets in Pretoria to nationwide pop-ups and maker nights. A stall in Menlyn may need cleaner packaging and faster customer service. A community hall in Centurion may need a simpler stock setup. A maker night in another province may need tighter timing and easier pack-down.
Our team can help you shape the session around the real trading conditions your group faces. That includes weather, foot traffic, storage space, cash handling, and how much stock can fit in a bakkie or hatchback. If your makers are still testing products, we can keep the session practical and specific, not full of theory that wont help on market day.
Send your enquiry to the Hatfield team
Send your workshop request through our contact form and include your preferred contact number. If you are based in Pretoria, tell us whether you are closest to Hatfield, Brooklyn, Lynnwood, Menlyn, or Centurion so we can direct the enquiry properly.
We normally reply with the most suitable workshop option, a short outline of what is covered, and any details needed to confirm the group booking. If you are organising for a school, church, association, or small business network, ask for a package that suits your numbers and budget. The more practical the brief, the quicker we can help.
