With over 40 stalls of high quality designer makers, artisan local food producers, talented local musicians and other seasonal treats, Gifted 2016 is the perfect way to kick off the festive season.

The designer makers who have been specially selected to take part in Gifted, specialise in a wide range of crafts, ranging from glass, ceramics, textiles and precious metals. While, there is also a wide selection of sweet and savoury festive food stalls on hand to satisfy your appetite. As well as the regular menu, the cafe inside the centre will also be selling a fantastic selection of Christmas goodies.

As well as all of the fantastic produce and gifts on sale, there will also be plenty of talented musicians and singers on hand to keep everyone entertained. Across the weekend of the event, there is sure to be something to suit everyone's musical taste.

If you're looking to get involved and creative yourself, then there's also a host of FREE activities to take part in and something for every age range. There is a Christmas craft trail, artist demonstrations and a chance to leave your mark at the NCCD, by decorating some of the crockery in the cafe. Any purchases made in the shop will also be entered in to a prize draw to win a piece of work from one of our stall holders or a £25 gift voucher for the shop. 

If you manage to find the perfect gift for your loved one, then the shop team from the NCCD will also be providing a gift wrapping service, where all of the proceeds raised will be donated to our nominated charity.

Set in the courtyard outside the National Centre for Craft & Design in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, visitors will also have the opportunity to come inside and view our fantastic exhibitions. Here & Now is exhibiting in our Main gallery and is a cutting edge contemporary tapestry exhibition. While Soft Engineering, a collaboration of three artists who employ knitting and weaving techniques, pushing the boundaries of their medium, will be on display in our Roof gallery. 

So if you're looking for a contemporary Christmas market which offers more than the norm, then look no further than Gifted 2016.