Mayor Hilary McClintock launching this month’s Christmas Craft Fair at the Guildhall
DERRY City and Strabane District Council are offering the public the opportunity to sample and buy some of the finest bespoke craft items from across the island of Ireland when the Annual Guildhall Craft Fair returns later this month.
Running from Friday November 11th until Sunday November 13th, 40 artists, designers and craftspeople will exhibit at the event which has been running for the last 22 years and forms part of a packed Christmas programme from Council.
A wide range of both contemporary and traditional gifts will be showcased including ceramics, textiles, knitwear, wood, glass, prints and some artisan food products.
Speaking at this week’s launch at the Guildhall, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Alderman Hilary McClintock, encouraged local people to take advantage of the wide range of unique craft items available.
“The Guildhall Craft Fair has a long standing reputation for the quality and variety of products on offer,” she said.
“It attracts craft connoisseurs from all over the island of Ireland, keen to source that unique Christmas gift.
“With thousands of visitors expected over the weekend, the exposure for the many local traders exhibiting is significant and they couldn’t ask for a more stunning backdrop to showcase their offerings than the Guildhall’s Main Hall.”
A total of 40 crafters will take part in the fair, including 9 new exhibitors who will be selling their products there for the first time.
A Live music programme will help get visitors into the festive spirit as they take a break for some coffee and cake at the Craft Fair Coffee Shop set up by Café Guild in the Main Hall.
Parents with little ones will also be delighted to know that Christmas Craft Workshops will run free of charge from 12pm until 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
The Craft Fair will begin on Friday 11th November beginning at 2.00pm until 8.00pm, Saturday from 2.30pm until 6.00pm and Sunday from 11.30am until 6.00pm.
For more details about Council’s ‘Light up your Christmas’ programme see www.derrystrabane.com/christmas.
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