Taking part in the Dublin Christmas market was a lovely way to get in to the festive spirit. It was fun to meet the other designers and craftspeople taking part and see their creations.

Shoppers and passers-by visited for a browse and to soak up the Christmas atmosphere, with a live brass band playing carols and a novelty Santa Claus sharing chocolates and festive cheer. It is a creative market run by Plato each year and held at the Bank Of Ireland forecourt in Dublin city centre, opposite the main entrance of Trinity college.

A bonus was selling lots of letterpress posters, prints and greeting cards I’ve designed, knowing that many people would enjoy my creations and receive them as gifts to brighten their homes of offices.