This winter, discover a thoughtful celebration of contemporary craft, art and design at the Yattendon Winter Market. Now in its 7th year, this much-loved annual event brings together 24 exceptional artists, designers and craftspeople from the Modern Makers Collective for a weekend celebrating the enduring value of traditional skills and contemporary design.
Taking place at Yattendon Village Hall on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, the market will showcase an inspiring collection of handmade work, from ceramics, jewellery and textiles to glass, furniture, printmaking, knitwear and basketry. Each piece reflects the individuality and expertise of its maker, combining time-honoured techniques with fresh ideas, modern forms and contemporary materials.
Traditional skills. Contemporary designs. This is at the heart of the Yattendon Winter Market. The makers draw on heritage craft skills and processes, many passed down through generations, while finding new ways to interpret them for modern life. The result is work that feels rooted in tradition while distinctly of its time.
Alongside familiar favourites from the Modern Makers Collective, visitors can discover new exhibitors and emerging talent, ensuring there is always something fresh to explore. From beautifully thrown ceramics and woven textiles to hand-crafted jewellery, glass, furniture and prints, every piece demonstrates the skill, patience and creativity that goes into making something by hand.
More than simply a place to shop, the Winter Market offers the chance to meet the people behind the work and discover the stories, skills and ideas that shape each collection. Buying directly from the person who made an object brings an added sense of connection and meaning to every purchase.
The market also offers an opportunity to embrace a more considered approach to seasonal shopping. Away from the bustle of the high street, visitors can take their time exploring independently made pieces, finding meaningful gifts or choosing something special for themselves while supporting the skilled makers behind them.
Set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, picturesque Yattendon provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxed winter day. Visitors can browse the market before taking a stroll through the surrounding landscape, enjoying the village atmosphere and stopping at local favourites such as the award-winning Royal Oak or nearby Renegade Brewery taproom.
At its core, the Yattendon Winter Market is a celebration of making: preserving traditional skills while allowing creativity to push them in new directions. Whether you come for inspiration, thoughtful gifts or simply a beautiful day out, discover how heritage craftsmanship and contemporary design come together in the hands of today's independent makers.
YATTENDON WINTER MARKET | 14 & 15 NOVEMBER
10am–4pm | Yattendon Village Hall, Yattendon, RG18 0UE
£3 entry | Under 16s free
In support of Yattendon Village School.
