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Art Explored: MADE Design and Craft fairs BRIGHTON and LONDON

Art Explored: MADE Design and Craft fairs BRIGHTON and LONDON

by Laura Cutress | Nov 14, 2017 | Art Explored

Christmas is a crazy time of year. The city is beginning to buzz with  anxious shoppers, so its an ideal time to visit one of the many craft fairs  planned to entice and tempt us with beautiful gifts. One of our favourites is MADE BRIGHTON, a contemporary Craft and...

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