Peruse the Guerrilla Art Market.

We like the Guerrilla Art Market for more than its name. Not only does it sound immediately more interesting than the Christmas huts lurking outside Churchill Shopping Centre, but instead of serving up bags of space-shuttle shaped sweets and mulled drinks, it focuses on the unique hand-made crafty side of Christmas. (That said, I'm a big fan of sweets and mulled products too).

Continuing on from last year's success, the premise is that the market allows artists to trial new works directly to the public - and before this puts you straight off, artists' clients include famous names Liberty, and Topshop, down to local musicians Peggy Sue and the Pirates. "It is a rare opportunity to purchase original artworks from the artists themselves, allowing you to discover more about the artists and their work."

It all sounds quite intriguing, and the sound of handmade books lures me in, so today we reckon that 'the best creative bargain hunt available in Brighton' is worth a potter, regardless of whether you're planning to buy.



They have a blog that's worth a peek here with a big mix of works. I'm drawn to a number of things, inexplicably one of which is a set of Brighton-made fabric bows which are lovely but made of pink so as to ward away auburn-haired people.

We are also pleased to note that there will be music, mulled wine and refreshments, which I am a consistent fan of.

The Art Market lasts for opens today from 11am-6pm and finishes on Sunday. Directions to The Brighton Media Centre on Middle Street, can be found: here.