Inverness Creative Academy & Perth Creative Exchange

So amazingly there’s only two more events left in the festive fair calendar and it’s two that I have really been looking forward to!

First up we’ll be hitting the road north once again and heading for Inverness to the beautiful Creative Academy! The newly restored former Inverness Royal Academy building in the heart of the city is now the first creative hub of the Highlands established by Wasps, providing studio/office spaces, events spaces and galleries. The Winter Market will take place in the beautifully refurbished Gym Hall and Science Room.

Spread over 3 days, we’ll be there on Friday, Nov 24th 4pm-8pm, Sat 25th & Sun 26th 10am-4pm.

The following weekend we will be back closer to home at one of my favourite events: the Winter Market & Open Studios at Perth Creative Exchange!

I spend a lot of time at Creative Exchange, whether it’s using the machines at the Famous Grouse ideas room, or having stationery printed at Craigrossie Printing or even just visiting Ceri White Studios, it’s a hub of activity and this is always a really enjoyable event.

You can find me there on Sat Dec 2nd & Sun Dec 3rd 10am-4pm.

Remember if you can’t buy from me in person this year, I will be stocking up my online shops Folksy and Etsy the week beginning December 4th.

One final thing before I go – just a wee reminder that the HooperHart 2024 calendar is available from my online stores and at all my events! Each month is illustrated by a miniature scene reflecting the time of year, inspired by the wonderful wildlife, countryside and coastlines of the British Isles. I am donating £1 from the sale of each calendar to Hogscroft Hedgehog Rescue, Perthshire, who were flooded during October’s storms.

Well, I had better go and get on with more making before our impending road trip to the Highlands! Thanks for reading and have a fantastic festive season!

The Barn Gallery & Creative Exchange, Perth

Another weekend gone, and we’re on to the next upcoming events! Saturday, December 3rd sees the opening of an eclectic Christmas show at the beautiful Barn Gallery at the Bield in Blackruthven.

I was part of an exhibition at this gallery 5 years ago and it’s really lovely, tucked away in gorgeous surroundings near Tibbermore in Perthshire. There will be 16 artists displaying a mix of Craft Fair and Exhibition style work, ranging from Christmas decorations to sculpture, painting, jewellery, stone carving, heritage knits, stained glass and woodwork. Opening hours are 10-4.30 (closed Mondays) and homebaking and hot drinks will be available on weekends!

Also this weekend you can find me at Creative Exchange’s Winter Market in Perth:

Creative Exchange is part of WASPS and the artists will be opening their studios around the building in addition to the market on the ground floor. Entry is free and there will be a pop-up cafe so if you’re in the Perth area pop along from 10-4 Saturday and Sunday.

Another busy week of making awaits!

TTFN 🙂