Made Brighton at the Dome Corn Exchange

Looking for a little artsy, crafty inspiration? Brighton’s got it MADE at the Dome Corn Exchange

The resurgence of craft shows no sign of abating. Every village, town and city seems to be brimming with homemade ware; fairs, fetes, pop up shops, specialist shows, beautiful high end galleries – it seems we can’t get enough of it.

MADE Brighton: The Design and Craft Fair is the city’s annual contemporary craft and design show, taking place at The Dome Corn Exchange, from 21–23 November. The fair is sponsored by Coast Magazine, themselves true craft advocates, and offers the public the opportunity to buy original and exceptional pieces of craft and design direct from designer/makers.

Now in its 9th year, MADE Brighton has become firmly established as a friendly, accessible and top quality event. The show welcomes over 5,500 visitors; collectors, galleries, curators, and of course Christmas shoppers, many of whom return year on year knowing that the work is well worth viewing.

MADE Brighton showcases over 100 makers and designers; from unique glassware to luxurious textiles, functional ceramics to dazzling jewellery, beautiful furniture to quirky accessories, there is something for everyone. A full list of exhibitors can be seen here: www.brighton-made.co.uk/gallery. Work is priced between £10 and £1,500, providing the perfect opportunity to shop for unique gifts as well as perhaps finding that ‘can’t live without’ item.

For men, there is Chris Hawkins’ edgy jewellery, wooden delights from Forge Creative and Sarah Lock lighting. For babies and children there is an abundance of textile treats; the Black Rabbit has fabulous knitted bods and Christmas decorations, Woodchild offers knitted blankets, hats and scarves, whilst Sally Ann Dunn is bringing her hand smocked garments, ideal for adorning sweet cherubs. For women … well for women there is simply everything; jewellery by regulars Alison Haddon and Rachel Eardley or by Amanda Doughty and Sue Gregor, both new to the show this year, amazing glassworks by Annie McCabe and Jonathan Rogers, fabulous hats by Angelika Klose and Lizzie Lock, and for textiles everyone is spoilt for choice. MADE Brighton showcases knitwear, silks, linens, felt and much, much more.

The organisers are delighted that local basket maker and willow artist, Annemarie O’Sullivan, will be showing and demonstrating her stunning work in the foyer of the fair. Annemarie loves to transfer the traditional skills of basket making into larger woven forms, and it will be a delight to see what she brings to show at this year’s MADE Brighton.

And as if that wasn’t enough, a café provides a place for visitors to relax, recoup and take refreshment.

MADE Brighton: The Design and Craft Fair runs from 21–23 November 2014. Fri 21 Nov 11am – 7:30pm; Sat 22 Nov 10am – 6pm; Sun 23 Nov 10am – 5pm. The Dome Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UD, tickets £6.50, under 14s free.

www.brighton-made.co.uk
Coast Magazine celebrates the UK seaside in all its glory and is an avid supporter of craft and design: www.coastmagazine.co.uk
Annemarie O’Sullivan: annemarieosullivan.co.uk