Why Sell Your Art On Folksy?
Join a community of UK makers and artists on Folksy and turn your passion into a business. Simple to set up, easy to manage and believed by hundreds of artists to be perfect marketplace for their art.
Why Sell Your Art Online
Whether you’re pulling screen prints, painting original canvases, illustrating designs for print, creating mixed media pieces or sculpting contemporary artworks, selling online lets your work reach a wider audience of people who truly value original art. If you’re just starting out or growing a flourishing creative business, selling online opens up the opportunity to reach customers everywhere, without ever leaving your studio.
Why Sell your Art on Folksy
Join Folksy, be part of the largest British marketplace for handmade, and reach thousands of shoppers every week who are looking for art, prints and other unique homewares made by British artists, designers and makers.
Made for Handmade
Every item on Folksy is handcrafted with care - just like yours - and the platform is built around that.
Low Commission Fees
Free to start, low listing fees, low sales commission and optional Plus membership for additional perks.
UK Focused
A platform dedicated to supporting UK-based makers, and championing those makers in the UK and beyond.
A Community of Fellow Makers
Join a supportive network of artists and makers who understand the creative journey and share it with you.
SEO-Friendly Shops
Folksy shops are optimised automatically to help get your art found on Google and in LLMs.
Friendly Support Team
A UK based, lovely (human) team on hand to help you quickly with any questions as and when they appear.
You’re In Control
You set your prices, choose what to list, and manage your work your way - it stays your business.
Simple, Secure Checkout
Payments and orders are handled for you, so selling is smooth for both you and your buyers.
Trefoil Stained Glass
"I like the fact Folksy is for UK crafters. The shop interface is easy to use for both customers and sellers alike and provides a secure platform through which to process sales, obtain clear stats and feedback. I like the monthly tags and promos on the home page and this quite often inspires me to employ similar themes when creating posts on my socials. Ultimately I believe Folksy offers a positive experience for all users and showcases artists and crafters in a professional yet fun light."
Christine Jones Printmaker
"I love that I do not need my own website. It is a better option for me than Craft Fairs as I only pay commission on what I sell. It is for UK sellers only. I feel supported by the Folksy community and I like knowing that Folksy is run by real people should I have a problem."
How Do I Sell Art Online?
Start selling your art on Folksy in three simple steps:
Set Up Your Shop
Sign up and create your personalised Folksy storefront.
Upload Your Art
Add photos, descriptions, and prices. We'll guide you on how to showcase your pieces beautifully.
Reach Buyers & Grow
Promote your shop, participate in Folksy features, and start selling!
Join Folksy
Start selling your art online today – free, easy, and loved by thousands of buyers.
Tips For Selling Art Online
Still Wondering How To Sell Art Online?
You can sell original artwork you’ve created, including paintings, illustrations, mixed media, printmaking (like screen prints or lino prints), sculpture, papercut art, photography and limited-edition prints. Everything must be designed or made by you in the UK.
No. Folksy is open to all UK-based artists and makers, whether you’re just starting out or already running an established creative business. There’s no approval process or gatekeeping - if you make it, you can sell it.
You set up your own online shop, list your artwork, add photos and descriptions, and set your prices. When a customer buys your work, you receive the order, payment and post it directly to them.
It’s free to join. You pay a small listing fee per item (or none with a Plus account) and a low commission fee when you make a sale. There are no hidden costs or long-term fixed contracts. You can see the full cost breakdown here.
Your work is listed in a specialist craft marketplace where buyers are actively searching for handmade and original art. You can also be discovered through search, category browsing, and Folksy promotions and features. We also provide marketing advice and guides to support you in sharing your creations with potential buyers.
No - your Folksy shop acts as your own online storefront. It’s customisable and gives you a simple way to start selling without building or maintaining your own website.
Yes, you can sell reproduction prints of your original pieces, as well as other products that feature prints of your own original artwork (e.g. greeting cards, mugs and bags).
Payments go directly to your PayPal account once an order is placed, so you’re in control of your income from day one.
Yes, you can absolutely list custom items (such as pet portraits, house portraits etc). We recommend listing the item with a set price, using examples of work you've already done. You can then use the variations/customisation options to confirm some of the details (with additional prices if needed). The seller will then need to send any final details (such as photos) to the seller by email after they've placed their order. This is a simple process, you'll just need to explain it in the product description so buyers have confidence in the steps they need to take. If you search 'personalised' on Folksy you'll see examples of how other sellers do this.
For general commissions, we recommend using the shop announcement/about section to make it clear you're happy to take commissions and encourage potential buyers to use the 'Contact' button to reach out to you directly. Once you know enough details to set a price, you can then create a listing on Folksy (with reserved for [x] as the product title) and send the link to the buyer so they can make the payment.