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What’s On In December
It’s that time of year again! Have you planned your Christmas shopping days yet? If you have, don’t forget to check out some of these fantastic markets and events where you can buy unique handmade gifts from some of our tenants and members. Supporting local businesses is crucial at this time of year and what might seem like a small purchase to you can all add up to something big for a small business.
Check out our handy list of markets/events & open studios where you can catch our creatives once more before Christmas.
ARTISANS UNCOVERED
Derby Museum & Art Gallery on the Wardwick
30th Nov – 1st Dec
With over 60 of the very best creators from Derby and Derbyshire showcasing their wonderful offerings, it's the perfect place to both show your support for local creators and pick up some wonderful gifts for Christmas. As always you can expect to find a few of our lovely tenants and members at Artisans Uncovered so make sure you say hello to...
Zaza Lewis – Mixed Media Textile Art
Wylde Oake Artistry – Visual Artist
CRZyBest – Silversmith and Sculptor
Stage Left Lux – Upcycled Lamps & Homeware
Sarah Perkins – Animal Art & Pet Portraiture
Felicity Jackson – Watercolour artist -
BRIGITTE’S CHRISTMAS FAIR
494 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2FB
Sun 8th Dec, 1pm-5pm
A great day where we open lots of wines for you to taste and invite local makers and craftspeople to come and sell their wares. Tickets are £20pp for a two-hour time slot. Please contact the venue to let them know if you'd like to join between 1pm and 3pm or 3pm and 5pm. Your £20 ticket not only gets you plenty of wine to taste, it also gives you 10% off the purchase of any of your favourites on the day.
It's an afternoon full of festive cheer and also the perfect opportunity to stock up with delicious wines for Christmas.
Lucy Mills – Freckle Creative
Denby Pottery Christmas Market
Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX
29th Nov – 2nd Dec as well as 5th – 8th Dec
Get into the spirit of Christmas with Denby’s choice of fun and festive experiences for everyone at Denby Pottery Village. Hand-crafted Gifts, Artisan Food and Drinks from 30 hand-picked stall holders.
Sarah Perkins - Animal Art & Pet Portraiture
Flint & Gaia – Handmade Pottery
Melbourne Artisan Christmas Fayre
Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street Melbourne, DE73 8GJ
Fri 22nd Dec
Wylde Oake Artistry – Visual Artist
Artist Open Studio
80 St Albans Road, Derby DE223JP. Tel - 07779160793
Zaza Lewis – Zaza will be opening up her private studio on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 11am to 4pm. There will be a selection of original artworks for sale at much reduced prices, as well as prints and cards. Perfect space to purchase a last minute present or discuss a commission.
If you would like a personalised voucher for someone, Zaza will be happy to provide one.
You can also find author Neil Hallam at;
Bakewell Farmers Market, Sat 30th Nov
Cromford Mills, Sun 1st Dec & Sat 7th Dec
Haddon Hall, 11th-15th Dec