What’s On December?

Events this month:

Selvedge Fair
When: 2nd December
Where: London
A fantastically festive event for crafters of all kinds, this wonderful event hosted in the capital is a must-attend. With over 40 merchants and makes to exhibit, you’ll find everything from luxury fabrics, to covetable haberdashery and handmade textile treasures. It’s a great place to meet designers and pick up anything you need for the Christmas season.
Host website: www.selvedge.org

Artisian Christmas Gift Fair
When: 2nd-3rd December
Where: Canterbury
Perfect for Christmas shopping, whether you’re picking up last minute bits or finally starting! The event will display stunning wares from local artisans and focus on crafts from the medieval period. There will also be amazing demonstrations so you can learn how the different crafts have changed and developed through the ages.
Host website: www.canterburytales.org.uk

Made in Bristol Gift Fair
When:16th December
Where: Bristol
An amazing celebration of Bristol’s creativity, this amazing event is the last of four gift fairs in the run-up to Christmas. Held in the majestic foyer of Colston Hall, you’ll find thousands of incredible hand-crafted gifts, perfect for anyone looking for an original and unique Christmas treat. With a totally unique set of makers including designers, printmakers, ceramicists, carpenters, weavers, jewellers and our favourite – knitters! The gift fair will run between 10am and 4pm, find more information on the website below!
Host website: www.facebook.com/madeinbristol

Winter Craft & Gift Fair
When: Now-23rd December
Where: Aberystwyth
This annual fair is open seven days a week for eight weeks during the build-up to the big day! It expects over 110,000 visitors each year and is an amazing opportunity to pick up some quirky handmade pieces for your friends and family. The fair has stallholders selling jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, photography, prints, metalwork, slate, textiles and food so you are bound to find something brilliant to give that special someone.
Host website: www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk