The Dorset Team Christmas Fair is fast approaching...! It is going to be a fantastic, festive weekend with stalls by local makers and sellers who all also sell their wares on Etsy.com.
The fair has been running for a number of years and last year was the first year in which we ran the fair for two days. It was a great success so this year the fair will also be a two day event with some returning stallholders for each day and some stallholders who are coming one day only.
This is a great place to come if you are looking for a fun day out and some really unique Christmas gifts. There will be something for every one and every budget.
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| Kate Osman |
Kate is based in Stallbridge, Dorset and makes products from glass she has recycled from land and sea such as old greenhouse glass. She reclaims their and transforms it into something beautiful, recycling at its very best!
Kate was a stallholder at last year's event and her stall was a popular one. We are really excited to see her return this year with new products.
She says "I am a glass artist, I love what I do and am passionate about re-using our dwindling resources - I only with glass I have recycled - mostly reclaimed glass, broken greenhouse glass, glass from picture frames and indeed pretty much any odd bits of glass I can recycle! My favourite finds are the fabulous gems of colour that you spot amongst the sand and pebbles at the seaside - the irresistible gleam and sparkle of Sea Glass! The wire within my work is mostly from my local car stereo repair shop, old wire looms from cars and scrap cast-offs from electricians. All of it needs to be stripped from the rubber casing before I can use it."
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| Cutting the recycled glass |
She works from her log cabin in the garden which says says is a delight in the summer but a little chilly in the winter months! Her two studio helpers are Brucelee and Miss Koko Chanel who are two little rescue dogs.
As Kate's work is made from recycled elements, it already has a beautiful history and story. She often can remember where the original piece of glass came from so if you are visiting her stall please do ask her!
Kate will be selling with us both on Saturday and Sunday so please do put the dates in your diary and we hope to see you there!
Event details:
Dorset Team Christmas Fair 2018
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December
Allendale Centre in Wimborne
BH21 1AS
10am - 4pm
FREE ENTRY
There will be 60 stalls each day with some returning stallholders and some stallholders which are selling with us for one day only. The fair is set over two rooms in the Allendale Centre.
More information about the event can be found on our Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1994393970585608/
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