Craft Fair Contemporary

Friday 29th November - Sunday 1st December | 2024 | 5pm - 8pm
Nottingham Contemporary
FREE (some activities costed)

Nottingham Contemporary are delighted to return this year with our popular Christmas event, Craft Fair Contemporary.

Featuring almost 40 designers and makers; from independent, local sellers to creators from around the UK. With a wide selection of items for sale at the festive event, you can shop locally this Christmas.

There will be a fabulous variety of contemporary craft and design including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, Christmas decorations, homeware, candles, prints, cards and lots more.

The weekend is held over 3 days, launching with our preview event on Fri 29 Nov 5pm-8pm with a party continuing in Blend at Contemporary until 9pm.

Free entry and no need to book.

Family Activities | Saturday 30 November & Sunday 1 December | 11am - 3pm
To compliment the fair Nottingham Contemporary's Play and Learn team are offering a free family art activity for you to drop in and enjoy! The session will run from 11am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday in our studio space on level 2 and is drop-in with no need to book. All materials will be provided and you are welcome to stay for as short or as long a time as you'd like to. Access This event is held in The Studio. If you have any questions around access or have specific access requirements we can accommodate, please get in touch by emailing info@nottinghamcontemporary.org or phoning 0115 948 9750

Launch Evening | Friday 29th November | 5pm - 8pm
Join this launch Evening event in The Space and Blend at Contemporary, with live music from Benjamin Luhis Trio, and free drinks to the first 100 guests. Plus a Wreath Making Workshop in The Studio (more info below).

Wreath Making Workshop | Friday 29th November | 5pm - 8pm
As part of Nottingham Contemporary's Craft Fair Contemporary launch night, they are hosting a wreath making workshop in The Studio. Join Alex from Zephyr's to decorate wreath frames with lush foliage, moss, leaves, berries, ribbons, dried potpourri and a range of other materials. Carefully supervised, you will use pliers and modelling wire to attach natural components and build the form of the wreath. The foliage is locally sourced from the Arboretum with permission from NCC's park ranger Danielle. Natural moss and other natural materials can be included, such as cinnamon sticks, dried oranges, and other decorative elements and will all be included. The wreaths are medium sized and around 12-14 inches diameter.

This workshop is drop-in and costs £15 per person, per wreath, with all proceeds going to Zephyr's charity, who support families in Nottinghamshire touched by pregnancy loss and child bereavement. This mindful activity encourages slowing down, opening up conversations and focusing on a communal activity that is accessible to all.

Recommended age range: 10 years+

Access
This event is held in The Studio. If you have any questions around access or have specific access requirements the venue can accommodate, please get in touch with Nottingham Contemporary by emailing info@nottinghamcontemporary.org or phoning 0115 948 9750