Here
at Handmade in Britain,
we are very happy to announce an exciting new event this Christmas, in
collaboration with PopUpShopUp and Somerset House.
To
mark the close of an iconic year for Britain
and London, The Christmas Arcade at Somerset House
is a contemporary and very British celebration of Christmas.
This
year, visitors to the world famous ‘Skate’ ice rink at Somerset House will be
treated to a dazzling showcase of beautiful British craft. As if ice skating in the middle of London was not exciting enough, Handmade in Britain are
about to make things really interesting!
Open to skaters and non–skaters day and night, The Christmas
Arcade will feature pop-up shops showcasing specially selected products created
and made in Britain,
from startup creative enterprises and established British designer makers. PopUpShopUp is
working with Somerset House and Handmade in Britain to launch a highly creative
and unique retail experience that promotes creative enterprise and supports the
best of British designer makers.
Alongside
exciting events and entertainment, expect Christmas gifts and accessories, textiles,
decorations and toys, the best of British made foods, spirits and sweets and
all manner of magical Christmas experiences.
It all
kicks off on Thursday 15th November and will run until 6th
January 2013. Plenty of time to work up an appetite for all the exciting
shopping possibilities!
If you are a
designer maker, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work: More details on how to apply can be found
here!
