By Jenni Davidson
Brighton and Hove’s Christmas Artists Open Houses open their doors today (Saturday 30 November).
Artists Open Houses runs over three weekends until Sunday 15 December.
There are 48 different houses across the city and surrounding area from Portslade to Rottingdean and Ditchling.
The festival offers a chance to buy a variety of arts and crafts direct from the artists.
There are also special events, such as a dance installation with 3D glasses, children’s puppets, a wishing tree, a Christmas grotto and art demonstrations.
Further details and a map of all the houses are on the Artists Open Houses website.
Registration for the main Artists Open Houses festival in May 2014 opens on Tuesday 3 December.