Artisan event set to return to Westgate Centre

Westgate Oxford is set to host its free-to-attend artisan event for a second time later this month.

Following the success of the first event in March, products, crafts, and artwork will once again populate the shopping centre on June 22 and 23.

The event will take place between 9am and 8pm on Saturday and 11am and 5pm on Sunday on Leiden Square.

A Kina Ceramics product (Image: Westgate Oxford)

It will feature some of the regions top designers and independent creators who will be selling their products and gifts including clothing, ceramics, jewellery, prints, children’s toys, homeware and more.

The market will also offer organic fruit and vegetables and home baked goods.

Brendan Hattam, centre director at Westgate Oxford, said: "It’s great to come together once again and celebrate the region’s talented artists and makers with such a unique and exciting event.

Oxford Chock Shop produce (Image: Westgate Oxford)

"We can’t wait to browse the stalls and enjoy the unique local produce on offer."

Among the line-up is Kina Ceramics, offering handmade home décor, gifts and jewellery, Oxford Chock Shop, selling hand-crafted chocolate brownies, and Cathryn Jeff Art, selling original paintings of the natural world and Oxford’s most iconic landmarks.

Artwork by Cathryn Jeff Art (Image: Westgate Oxford)

Stuart, co-founder of Funyard Events, which has partnered with Westgate to deliver the event, said: "This summer we are excited to be co-hosting Westgate Oxford’s second artisan event, celebrating small local businesses while giving them a premium platform in which to showcase their products and establish their small brand within a commercial environment."