Stalls are set to include: visual artists, textile artists, a hat maker, illustrators, jewellery makers, mixed media artists, card makers, clay artists, glass artists and more.

Holly Johnson from Ho Jo Hattery will be demonstrating and talking through her hat making process and other local artists and makers will demonstrate their makes from their stalls.

The event will also be joined by The ArtsHill Volunteer Performers and live roaming musicians.

At B.ARTS an Amber Lion Ceramics workshop will take place with opportunities to paint and decorate three ceramic ornaments.

The workshop includes 3 ceramics ornaments, underglazes, twine and firing. The items take up to 3 weeks to be fired and will be collected from B.ARTS on a set date once complete.

Local artist Olivia Azzopardi will be revealing their commissioned artwork “Hands That Make B.ARTS” discovery trail. Trail sheets can be collected on arrival and hidden artworks can be discovered around the market.

Plus there will be a free ‘Wobbly Arms’ workshop with Olivia.

Kath Stanway, B.ARTS Creative Producer said: “We are delighted to be hosting our Christmas Makers Market at B.ARTS again on Sunday 16 November.

“This year we have even more artists and makers than last year – around 30 – all selling unique handmade and bespoke gifts, some have returned from last year and we have lots of new faces too. We are really looking forward to the return of our live artist demonstrations, live music, our festive walk about performers and free activities for everyone to
join in with.”

The market will take place at B.ARTS 72 Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 7RB. Sunday 16 November 10am – 4pm.

For more information please contact Kath Stanway 07544814720 or
ka**********@********rg.uk