We’re hosting a Christmas Market pop-up at Dulwich Picture Gallery!
After the raging success of our pop-up market at the one and only Dulwich Picture Gallery this past summer, it seemed only right that we’d pop back up there for Christmas! We’ll be hosting a one-day pop up Christmas Market at this incredible historic location for one day only, on Saturday 18th November.
I first discovered the gallery in 2019 when I visited Yinka Ilori’s iconic “The Colour Palace” which appeared in the gallery’s space, which firmly put it on my radar as a lovely place to visit in South London. I’ve been back a number of times since, most recently to visit the Berthe Morisot exhibition which was hands down one of the most beautiful displays of art I’ve seen for a long time.
Did you know that Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery? It was founded in 1811 when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of old masters “for the inspection of the public”. Over 200 years later, the Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub hosting some of the UK’s leading exhibitions alongside its permanent collection of Baroque masterpieces while staging a wide-ranging programme of events, art and community activities, making it the perfect place to host a makers market! Painted in gorgeous colours from fellow South London brand Myland’s paints, the gallery itself is also incredibly beautiful, and just a charming place to spend an afternoon.
As you can imagine then, we are so excited to bring Salad Days Market back to Dulwich Picture Gallery for one day, and one day only on Saturday 18th November. As ever, we’ll be bringing an unrivalled edit of small brands with us spanning a huge array of products; your one-stop Christmas shopping destination. The focus will fall on original art and jewellery, as we felt they suited the space perfectly, but will also encompass everything from wiggly handmade ceramics, and carefully handprinted lampshades, to stunning tableware and all the finishing touches like greetings cards, wreaths and more. To tie in with the nature of the art gallery itself, we really wanted to make sure our curation for this event showcases the most incredible craftsmanship, and we hope you’ll agree our curation will do just that.
The info:
🎅 When: Saturday 18th November
💛 Time: 11am - 4pm
🎄 Where: Dulwich Picture Gallery in South London
✨ What: A pop-up Christmas market featuring 20 small brands
🎁 Shop: Gifts, jewellery, art, candles, vintage, fashion, accessories, homeware
👩🎨 Plus: Don’t miss the Gallery’s new exhibition while you’re visiting!
🌭 Eat: Hot dogs, mulled wine and fresh cakes will be available on site
Brands taking part:
Foxberry Vintage: Jess is a master at sourcing perfect condition vintage homeware; perfect to adorn your Christmas tablescapes
Bloomsbury Revisited: Inspired by the Bloomsbury Group, these intricately handpainted lampshades flew out the door at our last market!
Black Crowned Gin: Elevate your festive cocktails with this utterly delicious gin; flavoured with botanicals, fruits and spices from Africa
Rosabella Reeves: These ultra chic leather goods are handmade in London using traditional techniques and tools; the kind you’ll wear for a lifetime
Studio Mala: Brooklyn brand MÁLA challenges the conventional bag with a unique range of hand-stitched and hand-dyed techniques
At Last Emporium: A love letter to her Venetian heritage, maker Virginia works with exceptional glass artists to produce show-stopping glass accessories
Slow May Studio: Maker Iyesha is making crochet highly covetable again with her handmade collection of checkerboard crochet accessories and homeware
Don't Bother Grandma: Unique knitwear handmade in the UK for your little ones! Items can also be personalised, making them the perfect gift
Flower Hamlet: Discover stunning flower arrangements, wreaths and other festive floral decorations to decorate your home this winter
Mainly Breakfast: Hackney-based food illustrator Emma’s illustrated seasonal food calendars are always a sell-out
Mikaela Lyons: Much of Mikaela’s chic handmade jewellery is adorned with a striking lioness; a symbol of identity and strength
Lima Lima: Recycled silver and brass jewellery with a charming bohemian edge, all handmade in Wales
Crockashwt: Small-batch artisanal Welsh pottery celebrating surface design through illustration and story-telling
Florence Mytum: Striking shapes and rainbow colours, Florence’s London-made ceramics are truly original
Palm of Feronia: Crystal-charged natural skincare inspired by ancient traditionals, blended and handmade in South London
CW Ceramics: These handmade ceramic ornaments are different to anything else we’ve ever seen! Ready to adorn your walls, shelves and beyond
Dripped Goods: Hand-sculpted wearable treasures, made lovingly in Merseyside using all recycled silver
Ludio: Lucie is a textile specialist, working with embroidery, tufting and embellishment to create homeware and wearable art
Sophie Harpley Studio: Sophie Harpley is an artist and designer making hand-painted patterns that form a collection of original, joyful homeware
Alice Early: Alice Early is an independent label based in Bristol, making clothing with a slow and considered approach
Also on at the gallery:
🎨 The Gallery will also also have their new art exhibition, Rubens & Women, open while we’re popping up there, so do make sure you book your tickets to see that at the same time! This major exhibition of the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens will unite over 40 paintings and drawings from his career, revealing the varied and important place occupied by women, both real and imagined, in his world. The venue also has an on-site cafe so you can shop, see beautiful art, eat, drink and meet friends all in one place. The perfect festive day out!
🌭 A hot dog stand from on-site cafe Flotsum & Jetsum! From 12noon – 3.30pm they’ll be serving up delicious bratwurst and sauerkraut, plus vegan bratwursts too, plus mulled wine to get the party started.
🍹 Botivo, the chic non-alcoholic drinks company, will be having a piano and playing Christmas music throughout the day!
