Open studios this weekend 8-10 December 2006

Get along to the Coldharbour Studios Weekend, Coldharbour Lane in Stockwell, London this weekend where three artists' studios will be open to the public.

At Clockwork Studios in Southwell Road you'll not only find hats, wedding dresses and ties all made by highly skilled designers, but also some wonderful works of art.

Find your wedding dress, your groom's tie and your mum's hat. Commission a maker to produce a unique wedding gift for your guests to contribute to negating the need for toasters and sheets. And while you're there get a few Christmas gifts for family and friends!

In South Molton, North Devon there's a one day onlyArt Bazaar. This increasingly popular and successful, one day event takes place on 8th December, 2.00pm - 9.00pm, in South Molton's beautiful Assembly Rooms, above the Victorian Pannier Market.

Over 40 of the region's top artists and makers will be joining forces to show and sell their work, tempting all with their huge range of paintings, prints and drawings, beaded and silver and gold jewellery, mosaics and stained glass and other individual and hand-crafted wares.

Art Bazaar is held in association with the town's 'Late Night Christmas Shopping' evening, 6.00pm - 9.00pm, where their will be street entertainment, open shops, restaurants, cafes and stalls in the Pannier Market, plus a host of places to enjoy a free glass of wine and mince pie.

mac in Birmingham is holding their Designer Maker Fair every Sunday on the run up to Christmas. Perfect for Christmas shopping and finding a maker for that special wedding gift.

Its incredibly green and eco-chic to contribute to the local economy, encourage the arts and help sustain and maintain creative and making skills in the UK.