A menagerie of artists and makers, showing at 28 Osborne Villas in Hove. We have, unapologetically, tailored our wares for Christmas, in the hope of offering work that will bring cheer and delight, and tempt people with all budgets, looking for something special as a gift for others, or to treat themselves.
Susy Barnes– Working from her farmhouse in the Pyrenees, Brighton-born seamstress Susy produces beautiful decorations, window hangings and bunting (as well as some dreamy dresses) using vintage French lace foraged from local markets. Insta: @bluebirdslittledresses
Simon Bottrell– Simon is a designer and maker, using wood and vintage imagery to create unique mixed media pieces from recycled timber. Insta: @made_in_shed
Natasha Caughey– Natasha designs and creates unique jewellery, ranging in style from delicate pendants to bold statement necklaces, using a palette of colourful natural gemstones. Insta: @auricula_jewellery
Caroline Chalton Hellyer (CCHCeramics)– A diverse range of bright, fresh, simple designs for everyday use created by Caroline from her Sussex studio. Insta: @cchceramics
Jo Hathaway– Jo is a Brighton-based painter whose paintings focus on the relationship between memory and landscape. Usually painting on a large scale, Jo is showing a range of smaller works, focused on wintertime and Christmas, on paper and canvas, as well as prints and cards. Insta: @johathawaypictures
Little Kit Pics– Little Kitt Pics is a range of artwork for children. For this Christmas Open House, Little Kitt will be showing gorgeous animal-based ABC friezes, individual animal pictures, illustrated notebooks, decorations, cups, cards and wrapping paper. Insta: @littlekitpics
Luna Lighting– Anna Perring will be showing a range of her beautiful fine porcelain tealight holders, magical snowball lights, glittery bowls, cups and light-pulls. Insta: @luna_lighting
Lou Light– Original collage artworks, prints and cards inspired by a love of nature, textiles and pattern. Insta: @louise.light
Carol Murphy Designs– Carol designs and hand-makes fantastic and fabulous polymer clay earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Insta: @carolmurphydesigns
Liz Temperley– Beautiful hand-painted cards, prints, wash bags, wrapping paper, pencil cases and notebooks, with quirky captions and a warm smile. Insta: @blankinsidedesign
Complimentary mulled cider, mulled apple and mince pies.