‘The Christmas Show’ at Streat Place Barn, Sussex
12 opening days, 23 artists and makers, 1 festive barn - it must be the 25th anniversary of the Christmas Show!
Come and join us and shop for beautiful and original Christmas gifts, all while supporting local artists and makers.
Opening times
11am to 5.30pm
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 November
Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 November
Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 December
(Closed Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Get your invitation
Visiting is by invitation - to receive one just get in touch here giving your name and postal address and we’ll send it to you straight away.
With an invite you can visit on any open day and bring friends and family too.
How to get here
Please note SatNav is unrealiable and vehicle access is only from Streat Lane. We are located in the middle of Streat Lane – on the farm track just behind Streat Church. There is free car parking within the barnyard, by the church gate or in the layby on Streat Lane just north of the Church entrance.
Exhibitors
A selection of 22 independent, local craftspeople; from ceramicists to knitters, jewellers to wood workers, print-makers to candle-makers.
Jinks McGrath, Sussex
Hand crafted jewellery in high-carat golds, silver and gemstones, inspired by the techniques of Medieval jewellery and the splendour of Moghul treasures.
Kate Jones, Kent
Contemporary accessories crafted from sustainable, natural yarns and inspired by the raw textures and earthy colours of the local coastline.
Chris Lewis, Sussex
Traditional pottery inspired by Ancient Art and archeology, a variety of vessels from this year’s annual firing with techniques developed over five decades.
Keith Pettit, Sussex
Wood engraved prints in black and white, inspired by the landscapes and legends of Sussex and holding a deep connection with human relationship to place.
Maya Hughes, Sussex
Vases, pots and bowls with variations, built up through the subtle layering of found natural materials and firings, connecting the work back to the earth.
Linda Dooley, Cheshire
Original and vibrant knitted garments, designed and made in Manchester in small runs, using hand-dyed and natural yarns from English mills.
Cécile Gilbert, Sussex
An eclectic collection of resin jewellery - statement necklaces, chunky bangles, slim bracelets, drop earrings, circular brooches and minimalist rings.
Merle’s Kitchen, Sussex
Exquisite nougat, turkish delight and chocolate, hand made in small batches from natural ingredients to traditional French and Turkish-Cypriot recipes.
Plum & Ashby, Hampshire
Founded to create a distinctive home and body collection, inspired by botanicals, that is made in England using the finest natural ingredients.
Kathryn Webber, Lincolnshire
Notebooks and sketchbooks, made with decorative papers and using centuries-old binding techniques, as well as individually made gift-boxes.
Becky Crow, Sussex
Narratives are captured in silver and gold, jewellery to wear or display, peopled with characters adventuring and exploring, evoking folktales and memories.
Bobbie Kociejowski, London
Warm and luxurious scarves and shawls in fine wools and silks, hand woven on a traditional floor loom, inspired by colours in the natural landscape.
Gill Kay, Sussex
Hand-built ceramics using stoneware and porcelain, inspired by the weathered corrosion of natural surfaces and aerial views of local landscapes.
Ed Boxall, Sussex
Prints and children’s books to delight all ages, capturing the dreamlike innocence of childhood and the joy of time spent in wild, natural places.
Suzy’s Streat Food, Sussex
Delicious preserves with flavour twists, hand made in small batches, with fruits hand-picked from Sussex farms, pick-your-own orchards and gardens.
Moorlands, Cumbria
A small, established company making simply shaped candles from pure English beeswax, using the traditional technique of hand dipping.
Judy Hardman, Derbyshire
Hand knitted accessories and children’s jumpers in colourful Fairisle patterns, made from Shetland yarns and naturally-dyed Derbyshire Gritstone fleece.
Lisa Dear, Sussex
Functional, stylish and and artistic willow baskets that bring the beauty of nature and the Sussex woodlands into our homes and everyday lives.
James Price, Sussex
Exceptional, hand forged ironwork for the house and garden that combines the age old techniques of blacksmithing with a considered, minimal aesthetic.
Lucy Goffin, Sussex
Intricately detailed yet understated cushions, scarves and decorative collage pictures are hand constructed with stitched, layered and applied methods.
Steve Turner, Sussex
A timber-framer by day and, by night in his workshop at Streat Place Barn, a carpenter of smaller works from fallen trees and recycled objects.
Ditchling Soaps, Sussex
Small batch soaps and deodorants made at home from natural ingredients. Each label is hand-painted, with a colour chosen to evoke its unique scent.
St Eval, Cornwall
For almost 30 years St Eval have specialised in keeping the artisan methods of traditional candle making alive, and have recently become ‘B-Corp’ certified.