Arts and culture Christmas gift guide
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Crafts
Make
MAKE Southwest supports over 300 of the most talented Craftspeople from all across the Southwest of England. Our Retail Gallery is full of beautiful handmade artisan wares and we update our online gallery regularly.
Manchester Craft and Design
Home to nearly 30 resident makers, Manchester Craft and Design are running their own ‘Give Handmade this Christmas’ campaign. Whether you’re looking for a special piece of jewellery, lovely lighting, ceramics for the home, and more, be sure to visit their online shop.
Craftspace
As well as offering pay-as-you-feel family activity packs to truly help bring everyone together this Christmas, Craftspace also sell beautiful jewellery created by Shenalu, a collective of refugee women who specialise in craft.
Burton at Bideford
Shop their beautiful crafts from kitchenware and jewellery to textiles and prints. Each piece you’ll find here is a true one-off, so make sure you grab what you fancy while it’s still available.
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Quirky gifts
The Old Operating Theatre
We’d expect nothing less from this unique museum, quirky gifts like Phrenology and Palmistry coasters and an anatomy apron make up their treasure trove of homeware, jewellery, confectionary, books and stationery. We’ve got our eye on the apothecary blue bottle brooch!
Derby Museum
Buy a bird from Derby museum!
To celebrate their Notice Nature Feel Joy gallery they want to fill the walls of Derby Museum and Art Gallery with beautiful birds.
National Football Museum
Buy a poorly illustrated book - The greatest moments in sporting history in inglorious technicolour, from the ‘artists’ known as NO SCORE DRAWS ‘.
Grimm & Co
You’ll find a fascinating selection at Grimm & Co - from potions to wands and human disguises.
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Memberships
St Helens Library
Get a membership at the library to enjoy a great selection of e-books.
Black Country Living museum
Treat your family to a membership at the Black Country Living museum.
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Artwork
Future Present
Future Present celebrates designer makers in the South-West working in a range of mediums, including wood, paper, textiles, print, photography, ceramics, and jewellery. Each maker offers a unique interpretation of their craft, using both traditional and modern techniques, many focussing on the use of sustainable materials and ethical practice.