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Last minute valentines gift idea from corezone

corezone is a closed ceramic space, where one can place their thoughts, feelings, emotions. An attempt to fulfill emotional needs by the means of an object, a try to withhold immaterial being in a material space.

Camera Lens Coffee Mug – via Photojojo

The Wooden Vespa Scooter – via www.carpintariacarlosalberto.com

by Alegre Industrial.

Graphic Arts Christmas Fair – 7th December 11am-4pm (Proceeds go towards the degree show fundraiser).
Interested in selling and getting involved? Contact.

The Tate Cafe, who are on the LG floor, have shared the secrets of their home baked cookies with us just in time for Christmas! If you fancy some festive baking, feel free to try out the recipe below, or you just like tasting, feel free to pop into the cafe, who serve a range of sweet treats and hot drinks every day.
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Find them and much more at this weekend’s Winter Arts Market
Saturday 27th Nov
10am-5pm
St.Georges Hall, Liverpool!

An Arts & Crafts Christmas Gallery/Shop is opening at 49 lark lane ‘Beyond Baubles’.
They are looking to exhibit local artists work. They are offering alternative ideas for unique Christmas presents including: jewellery, bags, mosaics, handmade decorations, flowers, paintings, pictures and a selection of handmade knits.

SHOP IS OPEN FOR 4 WKS UP UNTIL XMAS EVE.

Open hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun 12noon till 6pm.
Late night Fridays till 8pm

For artists wishing to exhibit please contact Elaine McNeill. E.mcneill@ljmu.ac.uk

Illustrator Gary Taxali has developed a series of retro wooden toys – revisiting classic childhood designs and rebranding them as an alternative to today’s digital attractions.

Wood toys resonate in a wonderful way within all of us. They surpass cultural boundaries, too, which is really exciting because you see so many different versions of the same toy.

Here he is in conversation with Steven Heller on Imprint.

The edible biscuit advent calendar from Biscuiteers!

Or maybe these charity Christmas tree decorations by Ctrl.Alt.Shift.

A subtle reminder, during times of celebration, of those less
fortunate.

Ctrl.Alt.Shift is an experimental initiative – a new generation of individuals striving for social justice and global change. Using creative media such as photography, film, stories, illustrations and music, it aims to give a voice to the silent majority.