On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December, we will be opening the doors of the Gardener’s House for our very first Winter Fayre and bringing in a little bit of the magic that our landscape and people have to offer at this time of the year. This is not just another craft fayre – this is a chance for the community to come together—to share a mulled drink, find meaningful festive gifts, enjoy good company, and celebrate the season surrounded by creativity, connection, song and story – with activities suitable for all ages.
We’ll be celebrating creativity in our makers room where you’ll find a small selection of locally crafted goods to purchase – along with our friends from Sustainable Penzance who will be running their free gift wrap service.
We’re shining a light on some of the artists and makers who will be at the Winter Fayre.
The Fayre is on Saturday 13 December from 11am to 5pm, and on Sunday 14 December from 11am to 4pm.
Emma Joyce
Saturday only
Jewellery inspired by ancient landscapes and stories of stones in West Penwith, layers of rocks and minerals, handmade with textured layers of silver and brass.
Follow on Instagram: @emmajoyce1965
Cornish Skinfood
Saturday and Sunday
Maker of natural balms, soaps, and sundries for the soul.
Follow on Instagram: @cornishskinfood
Claire Armitage
Saturday only
Textiles and prints to capture a sense of place, inviting an immersion into the wild beauty of West Cornwall’s landscape, flora and fauna. Claire is also running a lino-printing workshop for us during this weekend.
Follow on Instagram: @claire.armitage.artist
Rachel Lambert
Saturday and Sunday
Rachel is a foraging guide, artisan maker and award-winning author. She will be selling foraging books, natural fibre coiled pots, and vouchers for foraging tours.
Follow on Instagram: @rachellambertforaging
Newlyn Fermentary
Saturday only
Newlyn Fermentary produce award-winning small batch lacto-ferments. They will be selling ferments perfect for Christmas hampers and feasts – offering something a little different for the Christmas table, full of health benefits.
Follow on Instagram: @newlynfermentary
Fairlight Design
Sunday only
Discover handmade enamel and silver jewellery all made in Penwith, inspired by seascapes and beautiful organic shapes to be found here in West Cornwall.
Follow on Instagram: @fairlight.design
The Planted House Penzance
Sunday only
A favourite from Chapel Street for years, Antonia will be bringing along a gorgeous selection of interesting indoor plants, offering a thoughtful and unusual gift this Christmas. December sees the final few weeks of The Planted House Penzance as a bricks and mortar shop so this offers one of the last chances to buy from Antonia before she concentrates on new projects.
Follow on Instagram: @theplantedhousepz
Liv Brelsford -Massey
Sunday only
Liv Brelsford -Massey makes textural, hand built and hand painted nature-inspired ceramics. She will have a range of decorative and useful vessels and other handmade magical objects for sale, inspired by the organic shapes to be found in our Cornish land, sea, and skies.
Makers’ Gallery
