Event

Making Merry

Winchester and the surrounding towns and villages, 21-30 November 2008

Making Merry presents a marvellous opportunity to discover the wealth of artists and craft makers working in Winchester and the surrounding towns and villages as they open their doors to the public, offering demonstrations, festive cheer and individual Christmas gift ideas.

From cards and prints at very modest prices to bespoke items to lavish on your nearest and dearest, Making Merry Open Studios promises treats to suit all pockets. And without the stresses and strains of busy shopping centres, there really is no better reason to take a relaxing tour of the visual feast on offer over the 10 days.

A new addition this year will be the selling exhibition at City Space within Winchester Discovery Centre, which runs from Saturday 22 November to Sunday 4 January. A variety of exquisite works will be on display and available for purchase – all in one place. A series of Saturday workshops for both adults and children will run in conjunction with this exhibition, as well as a special Christmas shopping evening where a personal shopper will be on hand to advise and gifts will be wrapped (date TBC).

A full list of participating venues, opening arrangements and access for visitors with disabilities will be found in the Making Merry Open Studios programme available from Winchester Tourist Information Centre (from October), telephone 01962 840 500 or email tourism@winchester.gov.uk.

Gill Robinson