Book fairs are back at the Bluecoat!
Browse a fantastic selection of books from a range of local book sellers, including still Out-of-Print of Smithdown Road.
More stallholders to be announced soon.
Liverpool Book Art is excited to announce that the next Liverpool Artists’ Book Fair will be held at The Bluecoat (Arts Centre) on Saturday 5th October and Sunday 6th October 2024. There will be work by over 30 artists for sale. Entry to the public will be free.
An opportunity to meet book artists from across the UK, and buy their work. A range of works will be for sale, including unique hand-made works, limited edition books, fine bindings and notebooks to treasure. Prices from around £5.
Participating Artists include B K Stationery, The Bookband, celesteeni, Celine Siani Djiakoua, Julie Dodd, Fistful of Books, Gnobilis Press, Pat Hodson, Michelle Holland, Less Than 500 Press, Andrew Morrison Books, North West Book Artists, Heather Prescott, Rock-Tree-Landscape, SALT + SHAW, June Shapter, Serena Smith, Amy Sterly, SU41P, and Verso Press.
The Bluecoat is the country’s oldest arts centre, housed in a beautiful 300-year old building, and home to exhibitions of contemporary art, a print studio, as well as many other art activities. The Bluecoat is at the heart of Liverpool city centre, and is open Saturday 10.00-17.00; Sunday 11.00-17.00.
The Liverpool Artists’ Book Fair will be open to the public from 11.00 on both days.
On Sunday 6th October there will be complementary activities at Cass Art, School Lane. At 14.00 there will be a performance of the ‘Sound Book Project’ plus a series of artist talks from 12.00 to 15.30.
More details on websites, Facebook and Instagram.
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Join The Reader at their winter craft market and find unique handcrafted gifts from over 30 local makers. This indoor/outdoor event takes place at the stunning Calderstones Mansion House in Calderstones Park, Liverpool.
Explore a wide range of products on offer from local small businesses, enjoy live entertainment and delicious food and drinks from The Reader bar and on site cafes.
This is a dog friendly event, with your furry friends welcome in all outdoor spaces 🙂
TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT – JUST TURN UP ON THE DAY
Makers at the Mansion Winter Market
Calderstones Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool, L18 3JB
Sunday 3rd November from 11am – 4pm
The legendary Liverpool Book Market returns to the Garden Room in the Bluecoat.
Browse a fantastic selection of books from a range of local booksellers, including ‘still Out of Print’ of Smithdown Rd, and the ‘Bolshie Bargain Bookstall’.
Bargains, rarities and a cornucopia of subjects for the literary mind!
Enquiries: ‘still Out of Print’ Antiquarian and Secondhand Bookshop 07440 501099
Haydock Street aka Street and a Half is a new area of regenerated stores in St Helen’s town centre. The launch street party is happening on 28th September, head along and see what’s in store.
While you’re there, pop in to ZERO Fashion’s work-in-progress store for a Swap Shop.
It’s time to refresh your wardrobe for winter and trade those clothes you no longer wear for new gems. Bring your gently used dresses, tops, skirts, and more, and leave with a whole new collection of stylish outfits. Whether you’re a fashionista or just looking for a fun day out, this in-person event is perfect for you. Don’t miss the chance to find some amazing pieces while enjoying the street party event!
Bring up to 5 items to swap for tokens, and then have a browse. All swappable items will be 1 token, unless they are high value items – which will be 2 tokens. If you have tokens left over once you have picked your items to swap, you can keep to shop at a later date.
If you have nothing to swap, or just want to have a browse, tokens will be purchasable on the day for £5 per token. Any items left at the end of the day will be donated to our clothes pantries or used to create for our permanent clothes swap rail!
Crafts and skill building activities will be available for you to have a dabble, always using deadstock fabrics, reusing and reducing. Workshop events coming soon to this venue.
Join us at the Bluecoat for the Liverpool Artists’ Book Fair, where you can meet with talented book artists from across the UK. Discover a diverse selection of works for sale, including unique handmade creations, limited edition books, fine bindings, and treasured notebooks, with prices starting from £5.
Participating Artists include B K Stationery, The Bookband, celesteeni, Mike Clements, Celine Siani Djiakoua, Julie Dodd, Fistful of Books, Gnobilis Press, Pat Hodson, Michelle Holland, Less Than 500 Press, Andrew Morrison Books, North West Book Artists, Heather Prescott, Rock-Tree- Landscape, SALT + SHAW, June Shapter, Serena Smith, Amy Sterly, SU41P, and Verso Press.
PopUp Photo Print Shop, Tuesday, October 29th, The Capital Building
Meet professional photographer with unique travel-inspiring landscape & city view photo prints & notecards, shop for Liverpool gifts.
Picture This Photography Liverpool are hosting a Pop Up Photo Print Shop Tuesday October 29th 10am-2pm inside The Capital Building Reception on the ground floor. All welcome, free entry.
The event will showcase affordable Liverpool Landscape & City View Photo Prints & NoteCards including iconic Liverpool Waterfront & Skyline, unique Beatles collection, favourite local parks and so much more!
*Browse, view & purchase authentic, professional Photo Prints & Notecards
*Challenge your photography skills with an informal chat & learn our favourite Hints & Tips to help improve your shots.
*Participate in the RAFFLE to enter to win a Limited Edition Print.
Chat with the photographer to learn the stories behind the images and best locations to capture distinct shots
Purchase original & affordable photo prints for your home or business
This is an amazing & unique collaboration event where the photographer vendor was hand selected by the building team to maximise their central Liverpool location and enhance tenant engagement during their work day.
The Capital Building is located at 39 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9PP
The main entrance to the building reception is located directly from the street.
The building is wheelchair accessible.
This collaboration aims to maximise the central Liverpool location and enhance tenant engagement.
It encourages visitors to enter inside the building to meet a local professional photographer with unique, authentic travel inspiring landscape & city view photo prints & notecards.
Picture This Photography are an international brand specialising in interior collections for business & home where they supply custom images for UK restaurants & offices and also are a supplier for The Beatles Story, Fab 4 Stores & The Victoria Gallery.
Picture This Photography are represented by dot-art Gallery Liverpool and are part of current & previous exhibitions.
Take a sneak peek at their Liverpool online store here for examples of work available & so much more! https://picture-this-photography.sumupstore.com
Stay up to date here https://www.instagram.com/picturethisphotographylpool/
Picture This Photography NYC Store and website can be found here:
https://www.picturethisphotographynyc.com
https://www.instagram.com/picturethisphotographynyc/
They look forward to seeing you at their Pop Up Shop!
Rested and rejuvenated after their Summer break, a carefully curated collection of talented local makers gather to exhibit and sell a plethora of unique handmade items.
With free entry to three halls of stalls and Mrs B’S Vintage Teas providing sweet treats and hot beverages it’d be silly to miss it.
The legendary Liverpool Book Market returns to the Garden Room in the Bluecoat.
Browse a fantastic selection of books from a range of local booksellers, including still Out-of-Print of Smithdown Road, and the Bolshie Bargain Bookstall.
Bargains, rarities and a cornucopia of subjects for the literary mind!
Enquiries: still Out-of-Print Antiquarian and Secondhand Bookshop 07440 501099
Look out for future dates:
Fri 27th & Sat 28th September
Fri 18th & Sat 19th October