Winter Market and Open Studios

Perth Creative Exchange is opening its doors for its Winter Market and Open Studios on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, from 10:00 to 17:00 both days. It's now in its fifth year, and the whole weekend is run by the artists who work there, which is a good thing to keep in mind before you go in.

The main draw is the open studios: you can step inside the actual working spaces and meet the local professional artists and makers who use the building. It's not just a gallery where work is hung on the walls; you're seeing the places where the making happens. Alongside that, there's a festive market with a wide range of original work on sale. You'll find painting, drawing, ceramics, jewellery, felt work, embroidery, mixed media, artists' books, printmaking, textiles, illustration and homewares. It's a broad spread, so whether you're looking for something small like a piece of jewellery or something larger for the home, there's plenty to look through.

Beyond the studios and the market, there's an exhibition to walk through, and the artists are running demonstrations throughout the weekend. There are also creative conversations happening, so if you've ever wondered how someone actually makes what they make, this is a good time to ask. A pop-up cafe is open on site, too, which gives you a place to sit and take a break between the studios and the market.

It's all at Perth Creative Exchange, Stormont Street, Perth, PH1 5NW, on 5 and 6 December, 10:00 to 17:00 both days.