From
the 10 – 20 October Newcastle is full to the brim of one off shopping
experiences. Here’s an opportunity to buy unique gifts for you and your loved
ones in quirky surroundings. It’s Christmas shopping at its best without any of
the stress, jostling crowds or festival jingles, in fact these shopping
opportunities will be a joy. Really, a joy!
So,
these are our top shopping opportunities:
Globe Gallery
10
– 20 Oct
Mon
– Sat 10.00 – 18.00
Sun
– 11.00 – 17.00
This
curated design exhibition showcases the work of 25 designers from the North of
England working in all areas of design. The items range in price from £2 -
£3,000 with anything from postcards, prints, jewellery, ceramics, clocks, tableware, textiles, wallpaper, lights, furniture and homewares. There really are some beautiful innovate items to browse and purchase. 
Globe
Gallery
10
– 20 Oct
Mon
– Sat 10.00 – 18.00
Sun
– 11.00 – 17.00
Illustrate
is an exhibition of work by leading illustration practitioners
based in, or with connections to the North of England. Illustrators whose work is seen in newspapers, the small press, interiors, fashion and advertising will exhibit work produced outside the confines of a brief. This will include previously unseen original artwork, prints and objects. Selected works will be available to purchase. Illustrators features: Paul X. Johnson, Jay Cover, Matthew the Horse, Monsieur Cabinet, Andy Singleton, Nicholas Saunders, Sara Ogilvie, Switchopen, Kristyna Bacwynski, and Drew Millward.
based in, or with connections to the North of England. Illustrators whose work is seen in newspapers, the small press, interiors, fashion and advertising will exhibit work produced outside the confines of a brief. This will include previously unseen original artwork, prints and objects. Selected works will be available to purchase. Illustrators features: Paul X. Johnson, Jay Cover, Matthew the Horse, Monsieur Cabinet, Andy Singleton, Nicholas Saunders, Sara Ogilvie, Switchopen, Kristyna Bacwynski, and Drew Millward.
Lime Street Gallery
12 – 13 & 19 – 20 Oct
10:00
– 18.00
Polly
Westgaard will be setting up shop again at Lime Street Gallery, showcasing some of the North East’s greatest
design talent. Presenting a rare opportunity to purchase a range of locally
designed products, this is a one off event that should not be missed. The pop
up shop aims to provide a great shopping experience whilst also supporting the
designers involved, who retain 100% of their sales, with no shop mark up. All
purchases made will support and nurture local talent. The preview event is Friday 11 October at 19.00, so head on down.
The
Holy Biscuit,
12
Oct
11.00
– 17.00
The
Cookie Jar is a monthly market, showcasing the talents of designer makers from
across the region. Offering original, high quality, arts and crafts including
artisan breads, textile designs, jewellery, ceramics, art works and more. The
Cookie Jar is held every 2nd Saturday of the month, but this market
should be an extra special one so get along.
Toffee Factory
10
– 20 Oct
Mon-Sat
10.00 – 17.00
Closed
Sunday
MADE
NORTH presents Edition #1, a celebration of contemporary northern graphic art,
design and illustration featuring TDR, OWT, Founded, We Live Here, Mick Marston
and more. In partnership with the Toffee Factory, Edition #1 will showcase a
selection of the best contemporary limited edition prints and zines produced by
Northern designer/makers in an exclusive Pop-Up Shop.
Ouse Street Arts Club
10
– 20 Oct
09.00
– 17.00
Closed
Sunday
Ouse
Street General Store is your local cultural 7-Eleven. Presenting curated
shelves full of work from North East and national designers, artists and
makers, Ouse Street Arts Club will be transform into the corner shop the
Ouseburn Valley doesn’t have. It’s ‘Open All Hours’ meets ‘Etsy’, and you’ll
even have somewhere to buy that pint of milk and your Chronicle!
Here's a full listing of the Northern Design Festival programme, including over 35 events.
