{"product_id":"shop-small-christmas-market-ampthill-12-december-2026","title":"Christmas Shop Small Market at Ampthill | Saturday 12 December","description":"\u003cp\u003eStill got a few names left on your Christmas shopping list?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome and find me at the \u003cstrong\u003eShop Small Creative Christmas Market\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eParkside Community Centre, Ampthill \u003c\/strong\u003eon Saturday 12 December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a brand-new Christmas event for 2026, bringing together independent makers and small creative businesses for some fabulous festive shopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ll be bringing a selection of handcrafted homewares, totally unique tableware, creative kits and festive gifts — perfect for finding something a little more individual for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes it’s rather nice to meet the person behind the things you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinking About Transforming Your Furniture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI won’t be bringing furniture with me, but I will have my Furniture Transformations Look-Book, filled with examples of previous bespoke commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a piece of vintage furniture at home that you’ve been thinking about transforming, come and tell me about it and we can chat about what might be possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Creative in the New Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFancy learning something new in 2027?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI also run private 1-to-1 Furniture Painting Workshops from my home studio in Stotfold SG5. Designed especially for beginners, you’ll bring along your own small piece of furniture and learn how to prepare, prime and paint it properly, with plenty of guidance from me along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome and have a chat about booking a workshop for the New Year — or give someone else the experience with one of my Gift Vouchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Find on My Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotally unique handcrafted tableware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic coasters and placemats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted wooden serving trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal and Christmas homewares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative kits and festive gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift Vouchers — including vouchers for my 1-to-1 Furniture Painting Workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Furniture Transformations Look-Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about bespoke furniture commissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of my handmade creations are one-of-a-kind or made in very limited numbers, so if you find the perfect Christmas present, don’t leave it behind!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Market\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew for Christmas 2026, Shop Small Pop Up and Makers Market x Ampthill Alchemist are joining forces to bring their Creative Christmas Markets to Ampthill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be a selection of independent stallholders, with food trucks outside and free customer parking — giving you the chance to shop small, support independent businesses and find some rather special Christmas presents along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Saturday 12 December 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm\u003cbr\u003eVenue: Parkside Community Centre\u003cbr\u003eAddress: Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2HX\u003cbr\u003eEntry: Free entry and plenty of parking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome along, say hello and get those final names ticked off your Christmas shopping list — whether you’re looking for something handcrafted, a creative kit or an experience to look forward to in the New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd perhaps find a little Christmas present for yourself too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’d love to see you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichelle x\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Furniture Bureau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57937567613310,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/8450\/5643\/files\/handmade-gifts-christmas-decorations.jpg?v=1788017807","url":"https:\/\/shels-shabby-chic.co.uk\/products\/shop-small-christmas-market-ampthill-12-december-2026","provider":"Shel's Shabby Chic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}