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Crafts for Christmas,
Hobbycrafts and Art Materials
Live
NEC, Birmingham
5 – 8 November 2009
Whoever you’re buying for and whatever your budget, you’ll be sure to find
something different at Crafts for Christmas
and the materials to make your own at
Hobbycrafts at NEC, Birmingham from 5th
– 8th November!
At Art Materials Live find art materials
from leading suppliers, entertaining and informative theatre demonstrations,
a chance to win a painting holiday to the French Alps, hands-on workshops,
talks and competitions, everyone will leave fully equipped and truly
inspired! Three shows for the price of one!
Brand new to Hobbycrafts is the
Demonstration Forum, with UK’s top manufacturers offering advice and a
chance to get hands on.
For shopping, creative thinking and active, crafty fun, visit
Crafts for Christmas, Hobbycrafts and Art Materials
Live! Enjoy a dynamic, interactive and inspirational day out and
leave laden with Christmas presents and loaded with ideas!
Whether shopping for a loved one, child, parent or that
‘hard to buy for’ friend, Crafts for Christmas offers a huge selection of
different crafts. Browse the aisles and find offerings from over 200
craftspeople including beautiful lamps, personalised jewellery, picture
frames, paintings, clothes, ceramics, clocks – and even more!
At the Prima Craft Theatre sponsored by Canon, join the FREE
demonstrations and add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations,
cards, gift tags and calendars using the SELPHY Compact Photo Printers. No
need to book - pick up your timetable on the day, or before at
www.allaboutyou.com .
Members of the British Toymakers Guild will be at the show again this year.
Find treats for young ones and adults alike, from dominoes as stocking
fillers to sought-after items for adult collectors! The Guild has been
promoting excellence in the design and manufacture of toys since its
formation in l956 and their members represent some of the very best
independent Toy Makers working in this country – come and meet some of them
in person!
The way to every man (or every person’s heart) is through their stomach!
Visit the Specialist Food & Drink Aisle and find festive goodies which will
bring the wow factor to your Christmas table – if they last that long!
The popular Hobbycrafts show, 5 times
winner of UK’s Best Show Award, is bigger than ever this year with over 200
exhibitors at the NEC. Stay ahead of the game with new product launches, be
inspired by craft experts and find hundreds of supplies for every hobby and
every occasion! Learn how to make some festive cards or presents yourself
this year to impress family and friends – from lovely bejewelled picture
frames to unique Christmas coasters - plus dozens of ideas in between!
Brand new to Hobbycrafts at Birmingham
NEC is the Demonstration Forum, with UK’s top manufacturers offering advice
and a chance to get hands on. Find many on-stand demonstrations at Glasgow
and Birmingham, plus ‘Have a go’ mini workshops on Stamping Techniques,
Beading, Jewellery Making, Parchment Craft and Pyrography.
Join the Quick Cards Made Easy and Card Making & Papercraft teams on Stand
H25, have a break from shopping, create a beautiful card and help raise
money for the BBC's Children in Need Appeal. For anyone who enjoys chatting
online, you can also join www.craftbubble.com the fastest growing crafting
community.
If you’re just starting out or have been painting for years; you enjoy
painting or drawing, with chalk, charcoal, paint or pencil, Art Materials
Live is the show for you. With art materials from leading suppliers,
entertaining and informative theatre demonstrations, a chance to win a
painting holiday to the French Alps, hands-on workshops, talks and
competitions, everyone will leave fully equipped and truly inspired!
Join a 3-hour hands-on workshop organised by Leisure Painter and The Artist.
Discover how to get the best out of pastels, watercolours and acrylics with
professional artists and experienced tutors.
Be inspired by the ‘Simply the Best’ painting and drawing competition
entries exhibited at the show. Sponsored by the Leisure Painter & The Artist
magazines, the 30 finalists will also have their work featured in the
Leisure Painter magazine in 2010. Visitors to the show can vote for a
‘People’s Winner’ who will win a £150 voucher.
Visit the Guilds and Societies including the UK Coloured Pencil Society, B A
D F A, The Guild of Silk Painters and Art Aid who will provide ‘Hands-on’
mini workshops and share their top tips and ideas.
For shopping, creative thinking and active, crafty fun, visit
Crafts for Christmas, Hobbycrafts and Art Materials
Live! Enjoy a dynamic, interactive and inspirational day out and
leave laden with Christmas presents and loaded with ideas!
WIN FREE TICKETS
TO THE SHOWS
Birmingham101 is offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to
Crafts for Christmas and Hobbycrafts & Art Materials shows.
For a
chance to win, answer the following:
HHow
many times has Crafts for Christmas won the UK’s Best Show Award?
CLICK HERE to e-mail us your
answer.
Please put "Crafts "
as your subject
and remember to include your name and address so that we can send the lucky
winner their prize.
The draw will take place on
28th. October 2009
Good
luck !
There are special offers for groups - buy 10 adult or senior tickets and get
1 free (in advance only). Tickets sold on sale or return basis when 10+
sold.
FACT FILE
Crafts for Christmas and Hobbycrafts, NEC Birmingham
5-8 November 2009
Open 09.30-17.30 (Sunday 17.00)
Tickets:
Adults £9.50 on door (£8.00 advanced price)
Seniors £8.50 at door (£7.00 advanced price)
All shows - Children under 16 free if accompanied by an adult (otherwise £3)
Buy tickets on-line at www.ichf.co.uk
or Phone Ticket Hotline: 01425 277988
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