Get into the shopping spirit with a special month of festive events taking place at our magnificent Arts Centre.

This year we are proudly bringing you a series of exciting shopping weekends in which we will be celebrating and supporting talented artisans, local and beyond, offering an exquisite array of handmade and crafted jewellery, ceramics, gourmet foods, artworks and much more. Our Festive Emporium is the perfect place for that unique Christmas gift or for treating yourself.

The Festive Emporium will be opened every weekend commencing Friday 13 November to Sunday 6 December, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Entry £4. Booking is essential to ensure a safe and socially distanced timeslot for your shopping pleasure.

And the festive fun does not stop there….We are also hosting an exclusive series of shopping evenings every Thursday from 12 November to 3 December from 5pm. We will be welcoming guests to enjoy a festive drink and mince pie followed by an evening of socially distanced shopping, including special guests talks, and demos. Tickets £20 (includes a drink & goodie bag)

Visitors also have the opportunity to book onto some creative Christmas craft workshops! Fancy willow weaving your own festive star? Or trying a spot of wreath building?

Enjoy! Catering Services will be at the Festive Emporium, selling all your old favourites from the cafe to buy, pre-wrapped at the Emporium to take home. We will also be selling lots of Christmas delicacies which you could munch on yourselves, or pop into a hamper for a gift idea. For more information go to www.enjoy-catering.co.uk or email [email protected] for pre-orders.

Artists, Makers & Suppliers include:

Anjali Bansal

Bee Inspired Creams

Bromley & Bouverie

Carol Wilson

Chrissy Silver

Cristina Schek

Elizabeth Jorden

Emily Burton

Esther Brown

Gill Smith Prints

Homi's Herbal Infusions

Karen Jones

Katie Corcoran

Kit Mooi

Lindy Barletta Ceramics

Liz Whiteman Smith

Louise Ryan

Marcia Hughes

Marmalade Skies Designs

Monica Boxley

Nicky Chubb

Pagette

Portia Gillies

Sarah Grove Ceramics

Stephanie Wilkinson

Sweet James Designs

Vurchoo Jewellery