Make your own unique gifts at the Old Fire Station this Christmas
Workshops with designer-makers as part of Christmas Making Space
Always fancied giving a homemade Christmas gift but weren’t sure what to make? Come along and try
your hand at making your own Christmas decorations and fabric jewellery this November and
December, as part of The Old Fire Station’s Christmas Making Space exhibition.
Make an origami Christmas decoration with Miesje Chafer or decorate a porcelain bauble with your
choice of transfers with ceramicist Kina Gorksa. If decorations aren’t your thing, local jewellery
designer Anabelle Lou will be running a jewellery making workshop using a range of recycled fabrics.
The Meet the Maker workshops are designed as part of the Making Space programme, which aims to
open up the making process and encourage people to get involved through workshops, talks and
demonstrations.
These workshops accompany Gallery exhibition Christmas Making Space, a showcase of the very best
in contemporary UK craft and design. It features three designer-makers who sell at Shop at the Old
Fire Station: Kina Ceramic Design, Miesje Chafer and the Compartment Store.
There will be an extended display of their work, including specially-commissioned pieces and neverseen-before exclusives. They will also be sharing their ‘making space’ with us, revealing their design
and making process.
So, whether you want to get making yourself or just want to find out more, come along to the Old Fire
Station this Christmas.
Short listings
Meet the Maker: Kina Gorska
Saturday 21 November, 1pm – 2pm & 2pm – 3pm
Create your own personalised Christmas bauble with ceramicist Kina Gorska, using a range of
patterned transfers to decorate one of Kina’s handmade porcelain baubles.
Price: £12 (covers the cost of bauble and firing)
Meet the Maker: Anabelle Lou
Saturday 28 November, 1pm – 3pm
Come along and join Oxford based jewellery maker Anabelle Lou to make your own piece of textile
based jewellery, perfect as a gift for a loved one.
Price: £5
Meet the Maker: Miesje Chafer
Saturday 19 December, 1pm – 2pm & 2pm – 3pm
Learn and make up to two origami Christmas decorations with Miesje Chafer, using a range of her
distinctive printed paper.
Price: £5
Tickets for all events from Tickets Oxford, over the phone 01865 305305 or in person at the
Oxford Playhouse
Christmas Making Space
Friday 20 November – Tuesday 23 December, open Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 6pm
Free entry.
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For more information contact Alex Coke, Marketing Manager- alexandra.coke@oldfirestation.org.uk
or 01865 263988.
Shop at the Old Fire Station
Shop at the Old Fire Station is a treasure trove of the very best independent handcrafted goods the
UK has to offer, featuring jewellery, textiles, stationery, artwork and much more.
Your purchases not only support the work of over 50 artists and makers, but also contribute to our work
with Crisis, helping homeless people gain confidence and skills in a unique environment.
Arts at the Old Fire Station
A thriving arts centre in the heart of Oxford, showcasing the best of local and international
performance and artwork, which takes a risk and entertains.
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Theatre, comedy, dance, music, visual art and design.
Space for performance, exhibitions, rehearsals, meetings, classes, innovation and debate.
Working closely with the homelessness charity, Crisis, helping to build the confidence and skills
of people who are homeless through projects and opportunities.
Website: www.oldfirestation.org.uk
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