Join us on Saturday 12 December for a day of festive community celebration at our Winter Fayre. Take part in a craft workshop, make your own gifts and decorations, browse our makers’ market, and enjoy food and music throughout the day.
The Winter Fayre is one of the most popular events in the Gardeners’ House programme, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you. It’s a lovely way to start the festive season – hand make some thoughtful gifts, then pick up the rest of your list from local makers.
Makers’ market and shop
Stalls from local makers offer plenty of present ideas, and the Gardeners’ House shop is stocked with gifts suitable for all ages. We will share more details of the local artists and makers joining us soon.
Food and music
We’ll be joined by local food vendors, with festive music and song throughout the day. More details coming soon.
Creative workshops
Our workshops are a big part of the day, giving you the chance to make something by hand to give, or to keep. All materials are provided. Most sessions have limited places and need booking in advance, while the paper chain making is free to drop in.
Montol Mask and Cape Making
10am–12pm | £10–£15 | 8 places
Make a mask or cape for Montol, Penzance’s own Winter Solstice celebration. You’re welcome to bring along anything of your own you’d like to add.
Make Your Own Festive Decorations
10am–11.30am | £5–£10 | 8 places
Join our creative volunteers to make twinkly decorations from recycled materials, or a little peg robin to perch on your tree.
Print Your Own Wrapping Paper
1pm–2pm | Free | 10 places
Try different printing techniques to make your own sheets of wrapping paper, ready for the gifts you’ve made or bought on the day.
Foraged Ink Workshop: Oak Gall Ink
1pm–3pm | £15–£25 | 6 places
Learn how to make natural, foraged ink using oak galls.
Recycled Paper Chain Making
10am–5pm | Free | Drop in
Call in at any point during the day to make paper chains from recycled materials to decorate your home.
Before the Fayre: Foraged Wreath Making
If you’d like to get into the festive spirit a little earlier, join us on Friday 4 December, 4pm–6pm, to make a wreath from foraged natural materials. Tickets are £22.50, with 12 places available. All materials are provided, and a cup of mulled apple juice is included.
Book your place
Bookings for all our festive workshops are now open. Please book ahead where tickets are required, as places are limited. See our Events page for full details.