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Make This Christmas One to Remember with Walsall MakerFest Fringe
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The popular Walsall MakerFest event is back for a festive Fringe event taking place as part of Walsall Council’s wider Christmas celebrations this year.
On Saturday 29 November, from 11am to 8pm, Walsall MakerFest Fringe will bring makers’ markets, creative drop-in workshops, and a special light projection show called Illuminate to the town centre.
From 4.45pm, Illuminate will light up The Crossing at St Paul’s ahead of Walsall Council’s official Christmas light switch on taking place at The Bridge by the Sister Dora Statue at 5.30pm.
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, said, “We are excited to welcome back our popular Walsall MakerFest events. At our previous MakerFest, we welcomed more than 54,000 visitors and residents to our town centre.
“If you are interested in gifting loved ones handmade, artisan crafted items, or local produce, then come along to browse the stalls at our indoor and outdoor Makers’ markets or even try creating your own with our free workshops.”
MakerFest Fringe Itinerary:
11am-3pm: Creative drop-in workshops:
The Crossing will host a drop-in for those wanting to upcycle their festive decorations, and other free seasonal activities throughout the day.
Walsall Leather Museum has a drop-in session to create your own leather Christmas decorations. (£1.50 charge for materials).
11am-3pm: Christmas Makers’ Market: The New Art Gallery is hosting a market with artisan, handmade gifts, crafts and local produce.
3pm-8pm: Walsall Festive Makers’ Market: An extra special seasonal event hosted at The Square at The Crossing at St Paul’s. The MakerFest Fringe will feature 20 local makers, artists and creatives selling handcrafted gifts, unique decorations, and other seasonal treats.
4.45pm-5.30pm: Witness Illuminate – a special light projection show transforming The Crossing at St Paul’s into a canvas of light and colour as the perfect introduction to Walsall Council’s official light switch on.
The festive fun continues, with events organised by Walsall Council taking place throughout the day, and live music and dance performances in the early evening.
To find out more about this year’s festivities by Walsall Council, visit: Festive Market & Christmas Lights Switch-On | Walsall Council
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