IT'S CHRIIIIIIIIIIIIISTMAS!
It's only ruddy-lovely-santi-tastic-ruddy-cheeked-christmas-jumpered-mince-pie-stuffed-mulled-cider-glugged-norwegian-pine-tree-sniffing-spangly-baulbeled-holly-spiky-tinsel-twinkly-brilliantly-awful-songs-on-loop-CHRISTMAS-TIME!
As befits our wonderful address, here at SHOP we get very overexcitable at Christmas and we're planning on inflicting it on all our lovely patrons!
We're brimming over with Christmas cheer and Christmas events - and also some sneaky New Year plans, so have a little read below to find out more!
EXHIBITIONS!
Wellspring
November 26th - December 1st
Wellspring Art and Crafts, based in Barton Hill
November 26th - December 1st
Wellspring Art and Crafts, based in Barton Hill
Festive Exhibition and Workshops
- Homely tea cosies, hot water bottle covers & corsages - made from shrunken jumpers;
- Unique cards - made from old books, fabric and paper;
- Arty upcycled and vintage clothes, bags and jewellery;
- Bright hats and scarves - hand-knitted or crocheted with donated yarn;
- Original paintings and prints - in upcycled frames
Sarah Jeffs
December 3rd – December 8th
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Kevin Jones
December 10th - December 22th
EVENTS!
CHRISTMAS STEPS, CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FESTIVAL!
29TH NOVEMBER
6PM - Carols
6.30PM - Switch-On!
According to tradition, SHOP will be clambouring up a wonky looking ladder once again this year to festoon the Christmas Steps with Christmas lights!
To do us proud, the little-uns from St Michael's School will be singing carols, and the bellringers will be ringing the bells, before the grand switch-on!
Mulled wine and mince pies will of course be on tap too.
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CHRISTMAS STEPS, CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET!
1ST DECEMBER
11AM - 4PM
The beautiful and intriguing Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, in keeping with its reputation for independent artisan traders, is hosting it’s annual alternative to high-street Christmas shopping, the Christmas Artisan Market on the unique and festively name Christmas Steps themselves. *
Come along for a lovely afternoon and experience the wonderful teetering charm of the artisans’ stalls cascading down the Steps, showcasing the high standard of beautiful crafts and wares – everything from sweets to frilly knickers, original art works and handmade instruments, providing you with the perfect opportunity to pick up local, handmade and fully unique Christmas presents.
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There will be stacks of festive cheer with the famous Steps Christmas lights, as well as carols and mulled cider a-plenty and if that weren’t enough, there are many other artisan traders and businesses in this unique and beautiful site in Bristol’s city centre, as well as great places to eat and drink.
29TH NOVEMBER
6PM - Carols
6.30PM - Switch-On!
According to tradition, SHOP will be clambouring up a wonky looking ladder once again this year to festoon the Christmas Steps with Christmas lights!
To do us proud, the little-uns from St Michael's School will be singing carols, and the bellringers will be ringing the bells, before the grand switch-on!
Mulled wine and mince pies will of course be on tap too.
*
CHRISTMAS STEPS, CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET!
1ST DECEMBER
11AM - 4PM
The beautiful and intriguing Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, in keeping with its reputation for independent artisan traders, is hosting it’s annual alternative to high-street Christmas shopping, the Christmas Artisan Market on the unique and festively name Christmas Steps themselves. *
Come along for a lovely afternoon and experience the wonderful teetering charm of the artisans’ stalls cascading down the Steps, showcasing the high standard of beautiful crafts and wares – everything from sweets to frilly knickers, original art works and handmade instruments, providing you with the perfect opportunity to pick up local, handmade and fully unique Christmas presents.
*
There will be stacks of festive cheer with the famous Steps Christmas lights, as well as carols and mulled cider a-plenty and if that weren’t enough, there are many other artisan traders and businesses in this unique and beautiful site in Bristol’s city centre, as well as great places to eat and drink.
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
SHOP will be open for two Sundays in December to give you a Christmas shopping alternative to that place we shall not name ... Cabot Circus.
Sunday 9th December - 12.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 16th December - 12.30pm - 4.30pm
SHOP will close for Christmas on Saturday 22nd at 6pm and reopen Saturday 19th Jaunary (for more on why we're having such a long break see the news below!)
In case you're new to SHOP, we'll quickly go over the all the 'carnations:
The first incaration of SHOP was when SHOP was housed where the Arts Space is now and the part where we are now wasn't used.
The second incarnation was when SHOP moved, from there to where we are now.
The third incarnation was that we then took back the space where we were orginally and turned it into the Arts Space.
Still with us?! Good.
So, the fourth incarnation of SHOP is coming ... when we reopen our door on the 19th January - the wall, physically and metaphorically will be gone, SHOP and Arts Space will be as swan! Sorry, I meant, will be as one!
Imagine how amazing that is gonna look! It also gives us more room for events as well as continuing with exhibitions in a more interactive way.
We'll be tweeting and blogging through the transformation, and celebrating like crazy when we reopen on the 19th.
SHOP will be open for two Sundays in December to give you a Christmas shopping alternative to that place we shall not name ... Cabot Circus.
Sunday 9th December - 12.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 16th December - 12.30pm - 4.30pm
SHOP will close for Christmas on Saturday 22nd at 6pm and reopen Saturday 19th Jaunary (for more on why we're having such a long break see the news below!)
THE FOURTH INCARNATION OF SHOP!
In case you're new to SHOP, we'll quickly go over the all the 'carnations:
The first incaration of SHOP was when SHOP was housed where the Arts Space is now and the part where we are now wasn't used.
The second incarnation was when SHOP moved, from there to where we are now.
The third incarnation was that we then took back the space where we were orginally and turned it into the Arts Space.
Still with us?! Good.
So, the fourth incarnation of SHOP is coming ... when we reopen our door on the 19th January - the wall, physically and metaphorically will be gone, SHOP and Arts Space will be as swan! Sorry, I meant, will be as one!
Imagine how amazing that is gonna look! It also gives us more room for events as well as continuing with exhibitions in a more interactive way.
We'll be tweeting and blogging through the transformation, and celebrating like crazy when we reopen on the 19th.
Exciting times ahead!
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