Winter Arts Market returns to Metquarter alongside all of these Christmas activities

The magic of Christmas has arrived at Metquarter, and it’s packed with seasonal activities to get everyone in the festive spirit.

From creative workshops and a Winter Arts Market to festive film screenings, there’s something for all ages to enjoy this Christmas at Metquarter.

All Over The Shop (Various dates through November and December)

Throughout November and December, creative collective, All Over The Shop, is hosting a Christmas takeover with a variety of local creatives, traders and artists in attendance.

From fashion-based pop-up shops to a whole host of festive workshops, AOTS will provide hours of creative opportunities for families and friends over the festive period.

Amongst the festive schedule, AOTS will partner with The Secret Cake Kitchen for a fun filled Christmas Cake and Sip event on 28 November for anyone wanting to try their hand at cake decorating.

On 5 and 8 December, Funk and Bloom will host a festive florals & fizz workshop where guests will be taught how to create their own fresh wreath packed with fresh moss, festive foliage and Christmas decorations.

For kids, there will be a Festive Friendship Bracelets workshop with Cloverlea Crystals taking place on 18 December. More information and booking links to all workshops taking place can be found here.

All Over The Shop will also host a Christmas pop-up shop with local traders on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December, perfect for anyone looking to buy unique, locally made Christmas gifts.

Art Quarter Winter Market (30 November – 1 December)

The Art Quarter Winter Markets will return to the centre this winter on Saturday 30November and Sunday 1 December with an array of talented local makers.

It’s an ideal time to buy gifts for family and friends and immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit. There will be a variety of festive activities taking place across the weekend including balloon making, face painting, violin music and a Christmas choir.

Come along and enjoy this free event open from 11am – 5pm and browse handmade items made by local independent makers.

You will find jewellery, illustrations, candles, original art and much more from traders for the upcoming market including Killing Moon UK (@killingmoonuk), Mersey Glass Works (@mersey_glass_works), Hitch & Loop (@hitchandloop_), Good Golly Design (@goodgollydesign) and Joao Coelho (@jcdioramaart).

The Markets will support three local charities: The Hope Foundation, Metquarter’s official charity partner and Tom’s Trust & Alder Hey Children’s charity chosen by The Art Quarter Liverpool.

Open Culture Christmas Craft Workshops (Various dates through November and December)

Open Culture, a social enterprise which aims to increase the profile of, and engagement with the arts in Liverpool, will run a series of festive workshops within Metquarter in partnership with Liverpool BID.

Kicking off on Sunday 24 November, B 4 Biodiversity will host a Beeswax Candle Workshop where attendees will have the chance to make a large candle using sustainable hemp waxed wicks with a selection of seasonal essential oils, making the perfect handmade gift. Tickets are available here.

On Saturday 7 December, join Bluebird Upholstery to create a string of 10 fabric fairy lanterns upcycled from an array of gorgeous vintage and modern printed silk and cotton fabrics complete with LED lights, to add an eco-twinkle to your home or gift to a loved one. Tickets are available here.

On Sunday 14 December, Karen Edwards of The Red Button Press and one of The Art Quarter’s resident artists will teach you how to print your own cotton table centre piece and napkins – perfect to add a touch of sustainable style to your Christmas décor. Tickets are available here.

The KD Club Kids Made Christmas Pop-Up (3 – 10 December)

The KD Club is an organisation run by iconic local fashion designer Kirsty Doyle which provides masterclasses for young people on business and fashion through a safe digital platform and in person sessions in schools across the Northwest and beyond.

For the winter term the young people working within the club have created Christmas products which will be sold in a pop-up shop based in Metquarter between 3 – 10 December.

Alongside the pop-up shop the KD Club will also host the below initiatives in Metquarter:

A range of ‘Create a Christmas Craft’ workshops for parents/carers and their children
Creative Career Podcast recordings with Metquarter staff/business owners giving young people an inside look into what it takes to run/own a business
Real-world work experience for young people to work in the pop up shop

Christmas Classics at Everyman Cinema:

What better time to get cosy in front of the big screen than over the festive period.

Join Everyman Cinema for a Christmas Film Season stocked to the brim with classics, including The Holiday, Home Alone, Love Actually and many more, as well as new festive film releases.

Everyman Cinema will also serve a variety of tasty Christmas food and drink specials which will be available to order directly to your seat including treats such as Mince pies, Raclette Burger, Honey and Mustard Sausages, Hot Mulled Apple and Sloe Negroni. See the full festive programme here.