Shining a light on local creativity – Made in Bristol return to Bristol Beacon with their annual pre-Christmas Gift Fairs.
Made in Bristol once again present up to 200 designer-makers as they take over the foyer of Bristol Beacon this Christmas with three bumper weekends packed full of local talent. You’re sure to find a gift to give someone you love this Christmas.
The free family-friendly Gift Fairs offer the chance to support designer-makers, including wood-workers, potters, weavers, jewellers and printmakers. It offers visitors the chance to shop local and to find truly individual, handmade gifts. Meet the maker and buy direct from the artist.
Made in Bristol and Bristol Beacon are working hard to create a friendly, relaxed, safe shopping environment within the up to date covid-restrictions. You can once again browse in person, appreciating the quality of the work, ask questions directly and meet the designer. Supporting small independent businesses at this time is ever important. Made in Bristol celebrates the ethos of thoughtful, conscious gift buying.
Presented by Made in Bristol
All ages
Dates & Times
Sat 27 Nov
10:00 – 17:00
Sun 28 Nov
10:00 – 16:00
Sat 4 Dec
10:00 – 17:00
Sun 5 Dec
10:00 – 16:00
Sat 11 Dec
10:00 – 17:00
Sun 12 Dec
10:00 – 16:00
Kids Craft Workshops
Creative workshops perfect for children aged 4-11.
Sticker Mosaics & Collage
Colourful Minds
Sat 27 Nov, 11:00
£7.50
Create sticker mosaics and collages inspired by Paul Farrell’s artwork. All materials will be provided.
Collage Making
The Crafty Social Club
Sun 28 Nov, 11:00 & 14:00
£5
Create a Christmas collage with the whole family using vintage books, magazines, cards and loads of tips to give your artwork a special finishing touch.
Shadow Puppets
Colourful Minds
Sat 4 Dec, 11:00 & 14:00
£7.50
Make a selection of colourful shadow puppets based on Hannah Broadway’s wonderful illustrations in the book Amazing Mums by Gabrielle Kuzak.
Window Pictures
The Crafty Social Club
Sun 5 Dec, 11:00 & 14:00
£5
Give your windows some Christmas magic by creating unique festive window pictures.
Rag Wreaths
The Crafty Social Club
Sat 11 Dec, 11:00 & 14:00
£5
Pairing up sustainability and Christmas crafting learn how to make a Christmas wreath from recycled rags.
Colourful Houses
Colourful Minds
Sat 12 Dec, 11:00 & 14:00
£5
Come and make a row of colourful cardboard houses inspired by Hanne Rysgaard’s beautiful ceramics.
The venue
Bristol Beacon
Covid-19 Safety Measures
We’re committed to keeping you safe throughout your visit.
Please follow these safety measures when visiting Bristol Beacon.
Please do not attend this event if you have Coronavirus symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate.
Strongly encouraged
Wear a face covering at all times. Except when eating and drinking or if you are exempt.
Take a PCR/Lateral flow test
Get a vaccination
Activate your COVID Pass with NHS App
Follow one-way signage
Card payment only, contactless preferred
Respect other people’s personal space
