Truro School was delighted to welcome Artisan Markets Cornwall for the first time this weekend, with more than 50 traders bringing a festive showcase of handmade, designed and bespoke arts and crafts to the school.
The three-day market offered visitors the perfect opportunity to get a head start on their Christmas shopping, with a wonderful selection of unique gifts and products.
There was a real buzz around the school on Friday evening as the market opened for its first preview evening. Members of the public arrived to browse the stalls, alongside visitors attending other shows and events taking place on site, including BARTA Theatre’s performance of The Addams Family and the Galley Gang’s supper evening.
The market continued throughout the weekend, taking over The Ode, Truro School’s newest building. The assembly hall within The Ode, one of the largest venues in Cornwall, provided an impressive setting for the event, which welcomed more than 1,000 visitors over the three days.
Guests enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere, with hot drinks and cakes served in the school café, alongside mulled wine and mince pies available from the bar.
The traders were equally enthusiastic, complimenting the space and facilities, with several commenting on what an amazing weekend they had enjoyed, both in terms of sales and the opportunity to meet new customers.
It was a pleasure to welcome such a friendly group of stallholders to Truro School, showcasing their high-quality products and creativity.
Following the success of this first event, Artisan Markets Cornwall will return to Truro School in June, August and October 2027.
We look forward to welcoming them back. Further details will be announced nearer the time through our communication chanels or by vistng Artisan Markets Facebook page.
"I wish to say a massive thank you for the help and support we were given. Everyone looked after us splendidly and without a doubt a good time was had by all. The facilities were excellent and the evening a great success, please take a deal of the credit for that outcome."
"Thank you so much for your hospitality in providing such excellent facilities for the AOTOS Access Day. We were very happy with the arrangements. The caretakers and catering staff were so approachable and willing to help."
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"We couldn't have asked for a better first night. The staff, were absolutely on top of everything even to the point of sending us all messages on Instagram to see what our needs were. Brilliant. Great venue, well run, nice crowd!"