Making Merry Open Studios
From Friday 21 until Sunday 30 November 2008
Take the strain out of Christmas shopping this year by visiting the many galleries, studios and artists' homes in and around Winchester. Surprise your loved ones with something different and support our local artists and craftspeople in the process.
Making Merry presents a fantastic opportunity to discover the wealth of artists and craftspeople living and working in Winchester and the picturesque surrounding villages. This year, the Christmas shopping extravaganza has been extended to 10 days, giving the discerning shopper even more time to visit artists' homes and studios for inspirational Christmas gift ideas, to watch demonstrations, or simply chat about technique.
Click here for a list of exhibitors in and around Winchester
Click here for a list of exhibitors further afield
Entry to all exhibitions is FREE
Another chance to see the exquisite array of art and craft will be on offer at the City Space exhibition from Saturday 22 November to Sunday 4 January. Look for artists displaying the City Space symbol to see who will be showing their work.
City Space, Winchester's latest exhibition venue, is housed within the Discovery Centre, where another craft exhibition - Crafted - will be running from 29 November to 18 January. Click here for more details.
Please note: Opening days and times vary. All information is correct at time of publication but, if a special journey is to be made, it is advisable to double check details with the venue you wish to visit. If you have a disability and are in doubt about access, please contact the venue for advice.
For directions, public transport enquiries and other information, please contact Winchester Tourist Information Centre on 01962 840 500 or click here to email