We have put together a Gift Guide especially for you!Give the gift of art this Christmas AND support a local business and local artists at the same time. Shopping small business goes a long way, so we have made it easier for you with a few gift ideas.
This blog is packed with ideas including:
Liverpool Baubles 🎁
Sustainability and climate consciousness is very important to us at dot-art, so as of this year our classic Liverpool Baubles will now be made from sustainably sourced wood.
As part of the new bauble launch, we are also creating limited edition versions, hand painted by our dot-art Artists Ali Barker, Suzanne Grace and Nathan Pendlebury. Each artist will be adding their unique style to the iconic buildings of Liverpool. Buy a classic Liverpool bauble for £5.50 each, or bulk up on gifts with 3 for £15!Buy the Limited Edition hand painted artist versions for £20 each or collect all 3 for £50!
Original Artworks & Prints 🎁
A gift that lasts forever can be a beautiful painting or print!Living with art does wonders for us, give the gift of wonder this Christmas.As a Liverpool based gallery working to support local artists, every year we exhibit scenes of our incredible region in the exhibition ‘The Liverpool Collection’.There is something for everyone in this exhibition by our dot-art Artist Members and you will be giving a present that symbolises our great city!
Gift Vouchers 🎁
At dot-art we have a range of services, from our Darkroom to our Creative Courses and Framing offer. A gift voucher can relieve the panic of decision making – allow your gift receiver to pick for themselves, you just pick your budget!Vouchers can be purchased for £25+ and you can customise the value.With over 2,000 artworks and prints to choose from, our gift vouchers really do the work for you.
Creative Courses 🎁
Want to gift an experience this Christmas? dot-art Creative Courses are mindful, social and skill building. For the creative in your life looking to try something new or develop their art in 2023 our NEW programme for Winter 2023 is packed with fantastic courses.
Here are just a few coming up at the start of the new year:
📷– Introduction To Darkroom (28th Jan, 10am – 5pm) 1 Day Course, £75✍– Life Drawing (30th Jan – 3 April, 6pm – 8pm) 10 Week Course, £170🎨– Introduction to Chinese Painting (4 Feb, 11am – 4pm) 1 Day Course, £60✍– Drawing Techniques (6 Feb – 24 April, 7pm – 9pm) 10 Week Course, £170🎨– Beginner’s Acrylic Painting (12 – 26 Feb, 11:30am – 4:30pm) 3 Day Course, £135🧶– Introduction to Weaving (12 Feb, 11am – 4pm) 1 Day Course, £60
Gift a Darkroom or Artist Membership 🎁
Looking for the perfect gift for an artist or photographer? Look no further than Our annual memberships!📷 Darkroom Membership – £195 per annum, Membership of the dot-art Darkroom is available to any professional photographer; those with significant experience of using darkroom equipment and for people who have attended our Darkroom courses.🎨 Artist Membership – starting from £162 per annum, dot-art operates a unique artist membership system which provides a package of support and opportunities for visual artists, including access to commissions, exhibitions, advice and an online portfolio to sell your work.
Have a budget in mind? Browse under £100 or under £50 🎁
Browse our hand chosen collection of art for under £100 and under £50. From limited edition prints to original art work, you can purchase a special and unique gift for an art lover this Christmas whilst celebrating Liverpool’s brilliant local artists!
Browse ALL our Gift options to see a broad range of choices for your festive giving here