So, December is upon us. Time, I think, for a little shopping tour of Bristol. And where better to start than Paper Scissors Stone, a pop-up art and craft emporium which shows every sign of having become semi-permanent.
Volume 5 – the Christmas issue, as it were – has just thrown open its doors…
Curated by Bryony Morgan, director of Made in Bristol, Paper Scissors Stone is filled with an eclectic selection of works by some of Bristol’s most interesting artists and designers.
There are works to suit all tastes and all budgets and the many highlights include: Christina de la Mare’s quirky doorstops; jolly bags, tea towels and prints bearing bold typography by Susan Taylor; prints by Simon Tozer, Peskimo, and Lou Archell; exquisite dolls and brooches by Jess Quinn; leather purses by Kay Morgan and ceramics by Hanne Rysgaard. All in all, Paper Scissors Stone offers a refreshing alternative to the slightly hellish, often depressing, experience that is Christmas shopping. Only 20 more days to go!
Paper Scissors Stone Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, Mon-Sun, 10am – 6pm until Dec 31st
I’ve enjoyed its previous incarnations and will be sure to pop in on this one if/when I’m strong enough to brave Broadmead. I’m trying to shop local this Christmas and finding it much less stressful.
Very wise, we’re lucky to have such interesting local options here in Bristol aren’t we – off to the Gloucester Road tomorrow to tick off a few more items on The List.
Ah, Paper Scissors Stone! Now here I have to declare an interest as two of our daughters and a son-in-law have their work there. It has offered consistently good and interesting stuff all year. Bryony is an amazing force of nature! I expect you also know the delightful crafty enclave on Colston Street – Makers, Blaze and another higher up towards the hospital whose name escapes me at the moment. I too am trying hard on the local and handmade Christmas front, but it doesn’t work for everyone on my list. Colston Hall markets start this weekend too, but I feel ever so slightly panicky if the bulk of my Christmas shopping isn’t covered by now. (It isn’t and I am).
I thought I recognised the surname! Hannah Broadway (http://hannah-broadway-pictures.blogspot.co.uk). Her work is lovely and now that I’ve found her blog, I am enjoying her advent calendar. Yes Colston Street, love Colston Street – will be covered shortly if all goes to plan (!) the market too. And I was hoping to have completed everything this week as well – but it looks like I’m still a long way off.
Well done for highlighting this. I am really pleased that Bristol council continue to promote our thriving arts scene in this way. I bought lots of stuff and the previous incarnation (including books by Moira’s daughter).
Bests d
It seems that they and the powers that be at Cabort Circus are being quite imaginative about supporting interesting independent shops – howkapow etc… (more of which in a later post!)
What a lovely name for a shop and such treasures inside – those cups are so unusual.
Sarah x
Hi Charlotte Great to see an article about Bristols pop up. There are more needed ….Are you Bristol Based ?