With many of the city’s shops bursting with packed shelves, Black Friday offers and over-attentive salespeople, interior design firm Casa Colori is taking a more relaxed approach to shopping – and injecting some colour into Christmas.

Founder Silvia Ciferri is taking a step back from the fast pace of the streets’ festivities and offering people the chance to pause, relax and enjoy an exclusive Christmas shopping experience … as well as a glass of fizz and a masterclass in home design.

Held in the Castle Fine Art Gallery on Queen Street, the after-hours event starts with a refreshing glass of prosecco and the chance to peruse some of the Casa Colori homewares.

If you are looking for a unique and indulgent gift, or are keen to revamp your home for guests over the festive period, the the chance to browse some of the hand-picked items on sale.

On offer will be a selection of cushions - such as the traditional South American Yaku, crafted from the finest alpaca fibres or soft, luxurious throws made from alpaca wool, all bringing a special winter cosiness to your home.

Once you have enjoyed your fizz, stay on for the short masterclass offered by Silvia herself, looking at the ways to use home design to showcase your favourite artworks.

Silvia, who has been running her own interior design business in Glasgow since 2014, believes anyone can learn the art of great design, and in particular can discover how to blend interiors with great art.

“I like to focus on maximising natural light, being adventurous with colours and emphasising art,” she said.

The masterclass, the latest in a series covering topics such as bedroom design, lighting, and home design basics, is completely free but must be booked in advance.

This exclusive shopping and masterclass is on Thursday, December 5 from 5.30pm to 7pm in the Castle Fine Art Gallery, 96 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3DN.

Reserve your place - limited space is available.

Or contact Casa Colori on 0141 261 1817; email info@casacolori-design.com