THANKS to the support of Ayrshire Food an’ a’ That!, the Scottish Maritime Museum is excited to welcome back its much-loved Makers and Producers Market this weekend.
Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, the bustling, free market will feature over 50 talented local artisans, crafters and food and drink producers from across Ayrshire.
Stretching across the Linthouse and Museum Courtyard on Irvine Harbourside, the market will showcase a diverse range of handcrafted goods, from woodcrafts, ceramics and glassware to jewellery, candles, handbags, homewares, children’s clothing, skincare and personalised gifts.
Visitors will also enjoy the Irvine Vintage and Classic Vehicle Gathering on Sunday and Farrier demonstrations, a model boat show and the Irvine Share & Repair ‘Pop Up’ on Saturday.
On Saturday, visitors can watch two farriers and their apprentices demonstrate horse hoof care and shoeing, a craft which is believed to date back to Roman times and which requires skills in blacksmithing and a knowledge of the anatomy of horses.
Farrier demonstrations will take place between midday and 4pm.
Whether a lifelong hobbyist or simply curious, Saturday visitors will also enjoy watching miniature marvels in motion at the Model Boat Show, where local club members will demonstrate their craft on the Museum’s boating pond.
Visitors can even have a go at steering a model boat themselves!
Also on Saturday, the team from Irvine Share & Repair’s ‘Pop Up’ will be available to help fix small electrical items, giving them a new lease of life.
On Sunday, visitors can step away from the market buzz and feast their eyes on a stunning showcase of vintage and classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
From the Audi Quattro 20v and Triumph Spitfire4 MK1 to the Sunbeam Alpine, Porsche 356 Speedster, Triumph Stag, and Mustang Cobra, there will be something for every motoring enthusiast.
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