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If
Christmas shopping is something you dread
we've got a little tip-off that might just put you at the top of
everyone's list this year.
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| Just
one example of the work you can look at |
Instead
of traipsing around the shops being drawn in by the traditional
type gifts that really show nothing of your personality why not
wow your friends and family a little piece of locally produced art
instead?
On
Tuesday 3rd December, the studio doors at Banks' Mill in Derby are
being thrown open to the public as they celebrate the beginning
of the festive season.
As
well as the opportunity to browse 35 open studios, meet the artists
and bag a few bargains you're being invited to sip mulled wine,
talk to the artists about their work and gain a glimpse of the passion
of some of Derbyshire's most creative people.
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| There's
a jewellery workshop too |
Filomena
Rodriguez, one of the resident artists told us: "It's
a great opportunity to come and see what we're up to. We're all
friendly people and more than happy to talk about our work. We're
all local too and you never know who you might bump into."
This
is an ideal opportunity to find special and unusual Christmas gifts
and greeting cards.
Banks'
Mill co-ordinator, Lesley Frey, explained: "You needn't leave
the Mill out of pocket or out of sorts. Whatever your taste we're
sure there'll be something here to suit everyone's fancy and everyone's
pocket, from the smallest piece of jewellery to a canvas that will
fill your living room wall."
Many
examples of affordable original artwork will be for sale. Or you
can just wander around the gallery, workshops and studios to see
what actually happens inside the austere brick built 19th Century
mill.
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| Banks'
Mill |
Although
rather foreboding from the outside, within Banks' Mill there is
a hive of creative endeavour, the breadth of which is amazing. Potters
work next to glassmakers and weavers alongside fashion designers.
Pop along and be inspired. Make sure you don't get branded the most
boring present buyer in Derbyshire this Christmas.
What's
the most boring Christmas present you've ever recieved? Tell
us here.
Banks'
Mill Christmas Open Studios Day
Bridge Street
Derby
Tuesday 3rd December 2pm - 9pm
Admission and refreshments free
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