Arts and Crafts Producers

Find that special Christmas gift or even treat yourself!

Padstow Christmas Festival is the premier event in the county for showcasing exciting gifts and products from a myriad of artisan companies and manufacturers.

Attendees who want to finish off (or get started on) their Christmas shopping, local art, crafts, food and drink producers will fill the Christmas market marquee with a huge range of incredible gifts.

We will be hosting late night shopping and a range of community stalls in the market from 5pm on Friday 8th December.

Atlantic Blankets

Atlantic Blankets, a family-run business based by the sea in North Cornwall, works with the very best mills to create a beautiful selection of throws and blankets. The range blends nautical contemporary design and colour with traditional weaving methods and natural fabrics. 

https://www.atlanticblankets.com/

Carol Bynoth art

Carol Bynoth

Unique textile art, inspired by the beautiful Cornish coastline, countryside and gardens. Carol paints original watercolour scenes on silk, then freehand machine embroiders over some or all of the picture, depending on the scene. The artwork is then individually finished in hand painted and waxed frames.

https://www.facebook.com/carolbynothtextileartist/

Glazy Days

Glazy Days’ creator, Jo Stevenson, draws inspiration from her beautiful coastal surroundings in North Cornwall, to produce abstract and innovative fused glass designs. Her range includes handmade jewellery, wall art, cheeseboards and coasters. 

www.glazydays.co.uk

Kernow-Spa

KernowSpa

KernowSpa is an award winning Cornish business specialising in natural skincare, toiletries and home fragrance gifts. We make everything by hand at our workshop in the Cornish countryside. We have a range of festive fragrances to choose from, as well as beautiful hand wrapped gift sets.

www.kernowspa.co.uk

Caitilins

Caitilin’s

Caitilin’s beautiful unique textiles are designed and handmade with pride and care from a small studio in Cornwall by the sea. Epitomising the beauty of nature, her lovely practical accessories are for you and your home. These gorgeous high-quality products made with exquisite craftsmanship, range from oilcloth bags, washbags, aprons, and tea towels to eco-sandwich wraps and reusable facial wipes. Making the perfect sustainable handmade gift this Christmas.

https://www.caitilins.co.uk/

B Skincare

A small, family-run business based in Bodmin, B Skincare produces 100% natural skincare products at affordable prices. The entire range is made in Cornwall, from hand creams and moisturisers, to cleansers, fresheners, lip and foot care.

The creams are inspired by old country recipes which have been handed down through generations, using ingredients such as beeswax, essential oils, infused oils, honey, and flower waters.

http://www.bskincare.co.uk/

Florence Super Art

Second generation fine artist, Florence Super produces distinctive works inspired by a love of wildlife and the ocean. Painting with acrylic on timber, her finished works invite the viewer into a compelling textural and colourful world.

https://www.florencesuper.co.uk/

The Old Farmhouse Jewellery

The Old Farmhouse Jewellery creates unique pieces of silver jewellery at a workshop in Penzance. The team works closely with each customer, helping turn their ideas into beautiful pieces of jewellery to treasure for generations to come.

http://www.theoldfarmhousejewellery.com/

She Sells Sea Shells

She Sells Seashells is a Cornish based business set up by jewellery designer Emily Nott-Bower in 2007. Emily’s love of the rugged North Cornish coast was instilled in her from a very early age and she began to incorporate the sea into her jewellery by using shells she had found on her local beaches. Having collected lots of wonderful shells she began to cast them and make them into beautiful pieces of jewellery. The collection is contemporary using nature and the sea for inspiration.

https://www.ssssjewellery.co.uk/

Coast and Country Art

Based in Cornwall, Coast and Country Art Ltd offers a range of beautifully-made products to brighten and enhance you home.

The range includes prints, canvases, greetings cards, gift wrap, calendars, AGA hob covers, ceramics, home textiles, and gift sets.  All of the products are crafted in the UK, most of them in Devon and Cornwall.

Using the designs of international artist and textile designer, Nicola Jane Rowles, the highest quality and design is paramount. Perfect for gifts if you can bear to part with them!

twool

twool is an eco-friendly, award-winning British wool brand with heritage manufacturing at it’s heart. Made from rarebreed Whiteface Dartmoor wool, the twool story started with the need to find a homegrown sustainable garden twine as an alternative to imported jute.

twool have created a successful range of super sustainable products that champion one of Britain’s ancient sheep breeds. From twine to Woolly bags, dog leads and hats, the twool brand guarantees product provenance. twool takes care with environmentally aware packaging design, and uses up-cycled leather waste from British leather goods manufacturers for bags and dog lead trim.

https://www.twool.co.uk

The Oil Hut

The Oil Hut

Established in 2014, The Oil Hut continues to make all their products by hand. Ease It Oil has become one of the leading natural products to help with sore joints and arthritic pain. Their award-winning anti-mosquito protection Bugs Away is now recognised as a leading natural chemical free alternative.

Following some fabulous exposure on national TV, their Simply Green diffuser and spray designed to deter household flies and bugs has propelled the business to a new and expanding audience. The Oil Hut also make a bespoke range of sleep products including Pillow Mist and Quiet Night Oil which helps combat insomnia and anxiety.

The Oil Hut can be found on Facebook at theoilhutuk and Instagram at @the.oil.hut

https://theoilhut.co.uk/

Newquay Studio Art Pottery

Newquay Studio Art Pottery is a cherished, family-owned pottery business nestled in the heart of Cornwall where the rhythmic tides, salty breeze, and sandy shores inspire every piece we create. Our love for the coastal life is infused into every handcrafted ceramic treasure, making them not just objects but memories of seaside serenity.

https://www.instagram.com/newquay_studio_art_pottery/?hl=en

Salty Kit

Salty Kit’s stylish waterproof bag collection was inspired by founder Nicola’s own experience in paddle boarding and swimming: “There only seemed to be masculine dry bags on the market in one colour with a brand logo. I thought there must be a better way of creating a waterproof bag that has a bit of style and is also functional, so I designed a beautiful collection of unique waterproof bags and phone pouches, all quality tested in the sea, and am proud to have achieved a genuine 4.8 stars out of 5 Trustpilot score!

https://saltykit.com

Padstow Candle Company

Padstow Candle Company

Padstow Candle Company is a small, family-run business based in Padstow. We hand pour all our candles and wax melts using only the finest ingredients sourced within the UK. All of our products are vegan-friendly, not tested on animals and paraben-free. Our tin containers are made using solar power and are fully recyclable.

We launched our new coastal collection earlier this year which is inspired by the beautiful Cornish coast that we live in and enjoy very much, and we have recently added a Christmas collection too.

We also stock a small selection of electric wax warmers and tea-light warmers.

https://www.padstowcandlecompany.co.uk/

The Cornish Surfer

The Cornish Surfer

An exclusive collection of luxury lifestyle and homeware products inspired by the Cornish coast.

Born from our love of the ocean and a passion for eco conscious design, The Cornish Surfer offers a stylish range of luxury British Made, ocean inspired homewares with a fresh coastal vibe.

Discover our unique design collections that bring the spirit of the sea from the outdoors in.

Choose from the softest of blankets and cushions, hand-finished bone china and breathtaking seascape photography, to add a little contemporary coastal character to your home.

https://www.thecornishsurfer.com/

Fry’s Teak

Fry’s Teak are a small family run business suppliers of high quality teak garden furniture life-sized teak root animal sculptures other handicrafts.

Gemma Lessinger

Creating waves from waste, bringing Cornwall to you in your home. Textural Seascape artist Gemma Lessinger is mesmerised by the sea and her artworks are an ode to the healing properties of time spent by the ocean. Her aim is to bring your beach memories to life in your home. Gemma uses sand and upcycled materials to build the texture in her pieces, repurposing other people’s waste into her treasure.

https://www.gemmalessinger.com

Sam Brown Leather

At Sam Brown, we create custom made leather belts & bags that incorporate the best of contemporary British design with old-fashioned values of honest quality, and personal service.

We have always taken a view to source hides from regenerative farming systems producing food and wool & leather, as locally reared as possible.

This traditional leather is tanned in one of the UK’s last remaining tanneries using processes that have been passed down through the generations then turned into stunning leather goods in the hands of our leather workers right here in our Devon workshop using techniques that have been refined by years of practice. What could be better than an individual gift made for you?

William James Dawson

William James Dawson is an artist/maker who produces wooden furniture and homewares. Each item is hand crafted from Cornish wood in his workshop in Porthleven. His products are simple, sustainable and functional.

St Moritz Cowshed Spa

Find your sanctuary by the sea at St Moritz Hotel + Cowshed Spa, tucked away in the peaceful hamlet of Trebetherick. Proudly the sole Cowshed Spa on the Cornish coast, we stand apart from the Soho House Group, offering our unique spa experiences within the luxurious St Moritz Hotel.

Post House Interiors

We offer an array of items to light up your Christmas including handmade and painted decorations, Lego compatible hangers for children to decorate before they hang. ceramic tea light domes and bowls, and gift ideas such as mechanical timber kits and animal footstools.

Tumbled by the Tide

I’m a Seaglass artist, I’m inspired by things I find on beach walks, I use Seaglass and driftwood to make pictures and jewellery I love what I do.

Dart Studio

I am a semi abstract contemporary artist, creating land and seascapes based on the colours and textures of the coast around us. As well as the beautiful, one of a kind originals, I also reproduce some of the pieces into high quality fine art prints and greetings cards.

Cornish Pride Engineering

We are a small family run business based on the North Cornish coast. We specialise in custom built garden fire pits, to meet your personal requirements. We have a selection of designs available that can be bought as seen, customised with your house name, or modified to your requirements.

https://thefirepitshop.co.uk/

Davy Jones Locker Clothing

Davy Jones Locker came alive in 2020, The aim was to design unisex clothing for all that was stylish, up to date and to suit all fashion groups, whether you’re a surfer, skater, snowboarder or fashion connoisseur, Davy jones clothing would appeal to you!

It all started in a little town called Padstow, Cornwall, filling a spare room with hundreds of clothing items, in all colours. Since then we’ve gotten off to a great start with a couple hundred t-shirts being sold every two weeks, of which I am so grateful.

Being a small business, I wanted to also support small local businesses when it came to our printing, clothing garments and our label making too. However, we do all our label sowing, order preparation and quality checking in house so we can get your orders out promptly.

We strive to be as eco-friendly as possible, with all our packaging being 100% recyclable, our motto is to keep everything green so we don’t use any plastic, meaning less waste pollution in our ocean. We also support Surfers against sewage with every purchase we donate a £1, this helps their charity keep the oceans clean and we are proud to support them!