The Magic Of Christmas At Crafts

Birmingham Xmas Hobbycraft

Embrace the magic of Christmas by visiting Crafts for Christmas, Hobbycrafts and Art Materials Live! from 8-11 November at the NEC, Birmingham. With everything you need for a beautiful handmade Christmas, this is the perfect way to add some sparkle to your Christmas this year.

Whether it’s a cuddly snowman for a little one, some festive decorations for the house or a beautiful necklace for that special someone, Crafts for Christmas offers a huge selection of handmade gifts and crafts from hundreds of exhibitors. The brand new Graduate Area will bring together an abundance of work from the very best of newly qualified British designers and makers. With fantastic gifts to choose from including textiles, glass, wood, metal, jewellery, furniture and much more, this is a great way to find some truly original items this Christmas that everyone will love!

Add some Christmas spirit to your household and visit the Prima Magazine Craft Theatre where you can pick up some clever ideas to add some creative handmade touches. With a range of Christmas crafty projects for you to choose from, these free daily demonstrations are a great way to try your hand at crafting whether you are an old hand or a newcomer!

The Festive Food and Drink aisle is a must visit for any foodie. With a fabulous selection of goodies including handmade chocolates, marmalades, cheeses, chutneys and fabulous cakes, this is the perfect opportunity to get some presents organised early or stock up your festive food store cupboard!

Hobbycrafts, the UK’s largest creative crafts show, will be bigger and better than ever this year with over 200 exhibitors bringing the best of the creative craft world together. Stock up and discover all the latest innovations and supplies from the world of creative craft and speak personally to the exhibitors for their advice and ideas.  With everything from stamping, beading and jewellery making to papercraft, cardmaking and calligraphy – you will find everything you need for your next hobbycraft project. All visitors can enjoy a free programme of Quick & Easy Workshops, Make & Take sessions, Talks and Demonstrations each day of the show, as well as experts including popular TV craft personality Stephanie Weightman who will be on hand offering her top tips and advice that will leave you racing home to have a go yourself!

Get creative at the UK’s liveliest and biggest art materials show, Art Materials Live where leading professional artists will be on hand to offer the very latest in art supplies, ideas and innovations as well as their top tips and advice to leave you feeling inspired and enthused. Visitors to the show can attend one of the pre-bookable hands-on workshops organised by the Leisure Painter & The Artist Magazines, or can vote for their favourite painting in the ‘Simply the Best’ competition. Some of the best artists in the country will be demonstrating a variety of techniques, showcasing a whole range of mediums, materials and subject matter from which you can learn.

If you want your Christmas to be surrounded by handmade and personal wares or simply want to stock up on materials for your favourite craft, make sure you have a magical Christmas by visiting Crafts for Christmas, Hobbycrafts and Art Materials Live – you won’t be disappointed!