Shopping: Artists set up shop to offer unique gift ideas
If you’re on the hunt for a unique present then it might be worth heading down to one Birmingham shopping centre this Easter break.
Funky felt accessories, iridescent glass vases, colourful ceramics and stunning prints are amongst the finest locally hand-made contemporary arts and designer crafts available at the Pavilions from April 1-7 (excluding Easter Sunday) in an unusual Pop Up Arts Shop.
This latest creative venture at the centre features work from around 25 artists and designer-makers from Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
Pavilions, which last year embarked on a policy of creative collaborations with local arts and community organisations, has teamed up with locally-based feltmaker Jamie Lewis, coordinator of the popular monthly Moseley Arts Market to create a five-day shop, situated in the former Disney Store.
Alongside established retailers such as M&S, Hobbs, HMV and L’Occitane, shoppers will have an opportunity to buy gorgeous gifts, jewellery, art and homewares directly from the designers at prices ranging from £10 to £500.
