There’s so much happening over the festive season – markets, craft fairs, exhibitions – that I decided to add them into one big post. Here goes:

Figuratively Speaking

What: An exhibition to explore the figure through stitch and contemporary embroidery.
When: 7th November to 24th December 2009
Where: The Edge Gallery, Lancaster
More Info: http://theedgegallery.wordpress.com

We Make Christmas

What: This December the team behind the hugely successful ‘We Make’ designer craft shows will offer Christmas shoppers the chance to wrap up all their Christmas shopping in the serene surroundings of charming Chelsea Town Hall
When: Saturday 5th December 2009 / 11am to 5pm
Where: Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Road, London (nearest tube Sloane Square)
More Info: www.wemakelondon.blogspot.com

Tea Cosy Too

What: Tea Cosy Too, an alternative art, craft and design fair, is the perfect opportunity to purchase a variety of original Christmas presents with stalls exhibiting jewellery, textiles, ceramics, illustration, printmaking and many more.
When: Saturday 5 December 10am – 6pm and Sunday 6 December 10am – 5pm
Where: The Academy (In the old Pier unit), Belmont Street, Aberdeen

Didsbury Charity Craft Market

What: A wide selection of arts and crafts including jewellery, pottery, glassware, cards, accessories and Christmas decorations. Not to mention homemade cakes, mince pies and festive refreshments. All profits go to Dignity, facilitating development projects and alleviating poverty in rural Zambia.
When: Saturday 5 December 2009
Where: Ivy Manchester, 97 Barlow Moor Rd, Didsbury M20 2GP
More Info: www.dignityonline.org.uk

Magpie Christmas Market

What: Magpie Market is the first event for Magpie, a fledgling creative enterprise based in Edinburgh. Providing an alternative to dreary Christmas shopping, Magpie Market will give you the chance to pick up some imaginative and unique handmade and vintage products straight from one of the 20+ exhibitors. With everything from cards to ceramics and plush squids to knitted jewellery there is bound to be something for everyone!
Where: Magpie Market, The LOT, 4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
When: Sunday 6th December / 12pm – 6pm
More Info: www.magpiemarket.blogspot.com

Northumbria Festive Gift Fair

What: This is the ideal place to find that special something that you won’t find on the high street where the items on offer are lovingly handmade by local designer-makers and artists as well as vintage traders. The fair will be home to 30+ sellers offering a fantastic selection of items such as jewellery, fashion, art, books, photography and homewares. Entry is free and all are welcome.
When: Friday 11th December / 11am – 6pm
Where: Domain Hall, 2nd floor Northumbria Students Union, 2 Sandyford Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8SB
More Info: starandshadowmarket [at] googlemail [dot] com

Bust Magazine Christmas Craftacular

What: On December 12 you can shop, craft and make merry in Bethnal Green’s historic York Hall, when New York-based women’s pop-culture magazine BUST hosts its popular shopping bonanza in London for the third time. Featuring the nation’s hottest craft talent, such as Tatty Devine and Lady Luck Rules OK, alongside sellers from Spain and beyond, it promises to be the best Craftacular yet!
When: Saturday December 12th from 12 – 7pm
Where: York Hall, 5-15 Old Ford Road, London E2 (Near Bethnal Green Tube)
More Info: www.bust.com/craftacular/About-London.html

Manchester Craft Mafia Market

What: Taking place in the grand surroundings of the Whitworth Art Gallery, stall holders will dazzle with a range of wall art, beauty products, jewellery, soft toys, knitting, crochet, ceramics, cards, decorations, fashion and accessories.
When: Sat 12 Dec (10 ’til 5) and Sunday 13 Dec (12 ’til 4)
Where: Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER UK
More Info: www.manchestercraftmafia.com

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