From the country's biggest craft fair taking place in the RDS, to Christmas markets in the Fumbally, there is plenty to be doing in Dublin this weekend.
Gifted
Gifted, The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair, is set to create a new Christmas tradition among visitors when it return to the RDS from December 4-8. Ireland's biggest Christmas craft, design and artisan food fair allows visitors to meet the makers, take part in workshops, attend book signings and shop for vintage clothes. Full details and booking can be found at www.giftedfair.ie.
Christmas Market Fumbally
Running from December 6-8 at the Fumbally Stables, this cosy indoor Christmas market will feature rotating stalls of food producers, artists, independent crafters and creatives. Expect appearances from 9 Yard Ceramics, Seaneadai, The Dublin Honey Bee Project, Badly Made Books, d8makers and more. See the full list here.
Hard of Hearing Tour
The National Gallery of Ireland is hosting a free tour for those that are hard of hearing on Thursday, December 5. Running from 5:30pm - 6:30pm, the tour highlights some of the Gallery's permanent collection. There is no booking required, simply meet your tour guide in our Courtyard, near the Merrion Square information desk. Click here for more information.
Neon Painting: Northern Lights
On Saturday, 7 December, Alternative Dublin are hosting a neon painting class from 4pm - 6pm. Taking place at the Pawn Shop on Dame Street, the class is open to every level, with the team taking each person step-by-step through their UV masterpiece. Tickets cost €29.93 and materials are included.
Swap Till You Drop
Refresh your wardrobe for free in a sustainable way with the Tallaght Sustainable Fashion Collective. On Friday, 6 December, the swap shop will take place in Rua Red from 2pm - 9pm. Suitable for ages 18 and over, there is a €5 entry fee with proceeds going to Palestine Emergency Campaign. There will be tea, coffee and some biscuits as well as live DJ's spinning tunes. Click here for more info.
Christmas Ceramics Market
On Saturday, December 7, Throwing Shapes are hosting a ceramics market in their studio on Mill Street in Dublin 8. From 11am-4pm, there will be 40 potters showcasing and selling their wares as well as bakes from the Breadman Walking micro-bakery, flowers from Hopeless Botanics and music from the Shamrock Showband.
DIFW Pop Up
Dublin Independent Fashion Week was a resounding success this year, and it seems that the fashionable fun will continue with a pop up shop at 3 Eustace Street from December 7-8 from 12pm - 8pm. Irish designers such as MNW, Soundless Art, Ríon Hannora, Seeking Judy, Klo Wi and more will be selling their wares at the event.
