Thursday 25th November 2010
Doors open at 5pm until 9pm
Christmas is fast approaching and Islington Mill will be hosting its annual contemporary crafts fair on Thursday 25th November to mark the start of the festive season. The event sees the wealth of creative talent based at the Salford Mill showcase their work and offer a range of unusual, one-of-a-kind gifts and treats.
Islington Mill is a former cotton-spinning mill, which – unlike most of Manchester’s mill buildings – has not become a soulless apartment block. Instead Bill Campbell, owner of the mill, has converted the space into an artistic haven for creatives to work and experiment, with 50 studios, an art gallery and a club space.
In the past year the mill’s ground floor has been transformed thanks to funding from Salford City Council and Arts Council England. The new and improved spaces are perfect for hosting events and this year’s Christmas fair will be taking advantage of these new areas.
The mill’s residents range from fashion designers to welders and there will be a range of beautiful pieces available at the event, including home accessories by Mr.PS; Limited edition prints from Raw Design Studio; and soft toys and greetings cards from Nerissa Cargill Thompson.
As well as the wide range of crafts available at the Christmas fair, there will also be a feast of festive favourites for visitors to enjoy with mulled wine, homemade soup and mince pies all on the menu.
The annual event has gone from strength to strength and attracts a wide range of shoppers looking for a truly unique Christmas experience. The festivities begin at 5:00pm and continue until 9:00pm, making Christmas at the Mill the perfect winter evening warmer.
As well as having a chance to buy directly from some of the North West's finest artists and craftspeople, you can enjoy festive food and drinks with live seasonal music.
A selection of work from ceramics, furniture, jewellery and fashion accessories to art, photography and printmaking can be purchased and taken away on the night. Many of the products on sale will be one-off or limited edition pieces.
Exhibitors include:-
FOOD by Kim
Nerissa Cargill Thompson
Anna Wilson-Hall
Anne-Marie Creaghan
Jo Carlon
Raw
Beverley Gee
Mr.PS
Chris Lethbridge
Louise Woodcock
Clare Hartley
Amy Daniels Ceramics
Gemma Thorpe Textile Artist
dontbitchstitch
Art Academy
Robert Gilbert Ceramics
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