If you're looking for the perfect creative gift this Christmas and also want to support local makers and small businesses then this is the Craft Fair for you! Make Merry is our maker curated event which includes a Pop-Up shop packed full of inspiring gift ideas. We also have a manned craft fair where you can meet the maker behind the craft. Our resident makers will also all be in attendance and you can browse their studios all while enjoying some festive refreshments and some jolly Christmassy music!!

join the festive fun

Make Merry will take on Friday 21 November 4-7pm & Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November 11am-4pm
The event will take place at Making Space, 2 Bishopstoke Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hants, PO9 5BN.
There is free parking at the weekend and after 6pm on Friday. There is also a cheap Pay & Display carpark nearby.

meet our makers!!

Meet the wonderful makers who will be joining us this year for Make Merry.
In their studios will also be our resident makers:
Heart & Soul Ceramic Co., Sharon Justice, Helena Symes, Sue Colyer & Kathryn Green!

crystal crafted

At Crystal Crafted, Chelsea believes that jewellery is not just an accessory but an expression of self & a weaving of intentions.
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That's why creating bespoke, intentionally handmade jewellery always involves a little magic
a merging of your essence and hers.

Alexi Francis Illustration

Alexi is an illustrator based in East Sussex inspired by the natural world, myths, stories and dreams. She works mainly in pen and ink, drawing detailed pictures sometimes using mixed media. She also likes creating altered books by adding paper cut illustrated pages.

brenda potter

Brenda has worked with clay all of her working life. She started in a pottery in Penzance, went on to art college and then worked at the Leach pottery in St Ives. From there she became an art and ceramics teacher for 30 years, 16 of them in a local school. Upon retirement she started making her own work again, initially starting with earthenware tableware but lately moving on to raku ware in various forms. She throws and hand builds and runs workshops from her studio at her house.

zooniverse designs

We sell a selection of hand-poured and laser cut gifts, jewellery, homewares, décor and hair accessories. All lovingly handmade in our Surrey studio.

naomi ann clarke

Naomi Ann Clarke is a freelance illustrator, art tutor and designer from Cardiff whose work spans across editorial illustration, publishing, advertising, design and workshops for communities, schools and businesses. Her work encompasses her love of illustration, illustrative lettering, maps and adding little narratives through her illustrations.

em pots

Emily works from her garden studio in the village of Westbourne, through which the River Ems flows before heading to Emsworth. Her hand built ceramic pieces are inspired by the South Downs and coastal landscapes of the area.

libby pearce design

Libby Pearse Design was set up by Libby after she graduated from the London College of Fashion. Libby decided to set up her own digitally printed scarf business after numerous internships limited her creativity. Inspired by nature and the surrounding environment, the prints are colourful, abstract and unique.

JANE NEVILLE DESIGNS

​As a starting point for my work I researched beauty and discovered that this is considered to be subjective and I decided to capture elements of what I consider to be beautiful using simple shapes and the materials I use including porcelain, gold leaf and silk cord and my aim is to create timeless jewellery which uniquely shows this. I am also interested in Japanese aesthetics, including imperfection, with the idea of simplicity with complexity and texture and I have been influenced by this, creating pieces with my own interpretation. The initial design ideas stem from simple shapes sketched in a sketchbook which I love to do with the ideas on paper realised in the craft studio at Making Space through experimentation. The fabric purses and bags stem from ideas of linear stitched detail and folds and have been uniquely designed to create subtle patterns using these simple ideas.

FINNS FIRE & CARVING

Finns Fire and Carving is a pyrography artist inspired by British wildlife. Often ideas for pieces come to Erin when she is out walking or spending time in the garden. Pieces are hand drawn onto the wood first using the shape of the wood to bring the artwork to life. Erin then uses a razortip pyrography machine to burn over the top. Wood is sourced from local small business suppliers. Either a tree surgeons offcuts or from a coppicer. Any other wood is also sourced from UK suppliers and FSC certified.

LABRADOR & MORE

Welcome to Labrador and More, a charming blend of rural life with sustainable skincare.
My journey began with a passion for creating, and a love of essential oils. Determined to craft something truly natural, I embarked on a mission to formulate daily-use soap free from preservatives, artificial colouring, foaming agents, and emulsifiers.
Just like in cooking, I believe in the power of simplicity - why settle for skincare filled with complicated ingredients when you wouldn't do the same with your food?
Our goal is simple: to create fresh, beautifully scented products without any unnecessary additives. Join us on our journey to embrace nature's bounty and indulge in skincare that’s as pure as it is effective.

wood & daughters

We are mother and daughter, sharing our enthusiasm and passion, bringing together life-long interests, making things we love with love. Creativity for both of us has been a faithful friend. We are multidisciplinary artists, creative souls, living a colourful life by squeezing every drop of joy from each day. We immerse ourselves in making; making the most of all we have and hold dear, who we are and most importantly making lovely things. 
We invite you to join us on our adventure. Share with us the little, simple, humble things that bring pleasure and delight.

ANNIE FLITCROFT

I am a ceramicist, based in Castle Road, Southsea and share my little studio gallery with the jeweller Charlie Leftley and my dog Chewie. I have been making angels for more than seven years now and I love creating a different one every year. This year they are holding a snowflake. I work mostly in porcelain and love the simplicity and strength of this really remarkable unglazed material. My little trees are made by rolling the clay onto lace. All my Christmas decorations come in their own little box with ribbon ready to gift or if you keep to yourself to store them in for another year.

Real Jam & Chutney Company

Traditional methods, delicious products, all from the heart of the New Forest. We make preserves the traditional way – simple recipes, fresh ingredients, and a lot of care.
But there’s more to our story. In our kitchen, we create opportunities for people with learning disabilities to gain skills and grow their independence. Every jar of delicious jam you enjoy at breakfast, chutney you bring home as a holiday memento, or marmalade you gift to someone special, you are helping to support opportunities for people with learning disabilities to thrive and grow.

ROSIMOROSI

​ROSIMOROSI is a Hampshire based surface pattern design and illustration studio founded by Claire Morosi. Her work has been described as quirky, intricate and multi-layered. She uses her own method of digitally merging sketches, doodles, pattern and hand-drawn textures to achieve rich colour, interesting textures and depth. Artwork is playful and vibrant often featuring floral motifs, animals and birds together with abstract elements.
As well as a full range of high quality greetings cards, she produces printed aluminium jewellery, brooches, coasters, ceramic pot stands and tiles, tea towels, clocks and fabric vases.

little glass robin

Gemma is a fused glass artist based in Hedge End, Southampton. Her current work includes playful, nature-inspired glass designs incorporating locally sourced driftwood and logs. Her work often depicts cheeky sea birds, inspired by her love of the coast. She also has a collection of woodland creatures inspired by the countryside. She creates her work using traditional cutting and layering techniques, using wires to combine tack fired and full fired glass. She hand paints additional features with glass paints to bring her pieces to life.

PAULINE MACAROON

Pauline Macarons creates handcrafted French macarons in a rainbow of colours and flavours. Made in small batches with premium ingredients, each macaron is a playful mix of elegance and indulgence, designed to bring a little joy to every bite.

modern art distillery

Modern Art Distillery draws together a distinctive line of award-winning premium craft distilled gin, rum and vodka with emerging artists, whose artwork appears on the spirits labels - offering beautiful bottles, inside and out. 
The range comprises London Dry Gin, Blueberry & Bergamot Gin, Strawberry & Honey Spiced Rum and Watermelon & Thyme Vodka, with each flavour showcasing its own label design by artists from across the UK. Bottles come in 70cl, 50cl, 10cl, 5cl sizes and gift packs. 
Since launching in 2023 Modern Art Distillery has collaborated with around 15 artists who have produced a diverse range of label artwork, from landscapes and seascapes to abstract and still life. High quality prints of their work are also available in A3 and A4 sizes, with some limited edition, signed prints. 

lisa stevenson ceramics at
snowdrop studios

My journey through clay changed my life. ​When my hands met clay, my life shifted. Clay guided me through a process of uncertainty, grief, feeling lost to building resilience, creativity and feeling transformed. This culminated in becoming a ceramicist in mid life, a change of direction and journey. ​From this experience, slowly over many years ' A journey through clay, ' evolved. This approach was showcased at a artistic residency and exhibition at the Allen Gallery, part of the Hampshire Cultural Trust. This is an approach to everyday life with the wisdom and teachings of clay. You can start your journey in many ways:
At home with 'A journey through clay,' e- journal, 80 pages of daily wisdom, poetry and reflections together with a ritual kit including clay, sculpting tools and everything you need to have a ritual of reclaiming clay and transforming.
In the studio by joining a class or course ' A journey through clay' - an experience. 

MOON WATER TREASURES

Inspired by Philippine's rich culture and heritage, Moon Water Treasures was created.
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We work with artisans in different regions in the Philippines, Vietnam and India. Their skills have been passed down from generations to generations. We feel their passion and artistry. However, because of fast fashion, their craftsmanship is slowly fading. We strongly believe that their craftsmanship is to be appreciated and celebrated that's why we are here! The artisans as well as their crafts are treasures.

oh yum yum yum

The lovely Emma from Oh Yum Yum Yum will be joining us again selling her incredibly popular Marshmallows, with flavours like churros, Fanta Lemon, Green grape and Apple Crumble, these are not your normal marshmallows! 

​Spreading joy with her colourful magical cakes & bakes, a bag of these make the most perfect Stocking Filler or present (for yourself or a loved one)

SUNDAY COFFEE ROASTERS

Sunday Coffee Roasters is an independent specialty coffee roastery based in Southbourne, on the border of West Sussex and Hampshire. Founded in 2015, Sunday specialises in responsibly sourced, exceptional coffees from across the world. Pravin roasts coffee on a Probat P5II and has nearly a decade of expertise, having trained extensively including multiple workshops with renowned coffee expert Scott Rao. Sunday Coffee Roasters is committed to direct relationships with producers and impact-focused sourcing. Pravin travels extensively sourcing coffee and has visited Colombia, Kenya and Mexico in recent years on sourcing trips. Their coffees offer something special for both coffee enthusiasts and those looking for a thoughtful, artisan gift.

PETER LEVY

Peter will be returning to make Merry selling his beautiful (and very popular) ceramic trees again this year. Whether you're looking for the perfect festive gift, or simply a beautiful decoration for your own home make sure you check out what Pete will be selling this year at Make Merry.

Castra Glass

Kate is a former Making Space artist & teacher. She's now living out in the countryside and focused on her own practice, mainly in glass, and jewellery enamelling.

TEA MOUNTAIN

​Say hello to Tea Mountain – where every cup tells a story.
Based in Portsmouth, Tea Mountain brings you a world of flavour with ethically sourced, sustainably grown teas from smallholders across China, Nepal, Myanmar, India, Africa and Japan.
From bold black teas to delicate whites, every blend is chosen with care – and packaged with the planet in mind. Think biodegradable pouches, plastic-free teabags, and recyclable boxes.
Don’t miss Portsmouth Tea, our signature blend crafted to thrive in Hampshire’s famously hard water – a true local favourite.
And just in time for the season, explore our festive Christmas teas – Chocolate Orange, Mince Pie and Christmas Cake. All the flavours of the season, in a comforting, aromatic brew.
Looking for the perfect gift or something to elevate your daily cup? We also stock a carefully chosen range of teaware, including stylish infuser mugs and matcha tea sets.
Come and discover your new favourite tea (or teacup!) with Tea Mountain.

tegan adams

Tegan is part of a group of local young people with creative aspirations and part of the Empower You group:

I’m Tegan, a Horror artist that also loves a cute aesthetic so i try to blend those two into my own style.