South East Artists Bring Festive Sparkle with Christmas Art Events
This festive season, artists across the South East of England are celebrating creativity and community with a new Christmas Events feature, hosted on the SEOS website.
From November through December 2025, artists are sharing their winter exhibitions, open studios, markets and craft fairs on a central online hub to help the public find beautiful handmade gifts and festive art experiences close to home.
“After the success of our summer Open Studios, we wanted to support our artists and their audiences year-round,” said SEOS Chair Bill Gowans. “This Christmas feature is a way to spotlight the incredible talent in our region and encourage people to shop small, support local and connect through art.”
Whether it’s a cosy studio open day, a pop-up gallery show, or a stand at a local craft fair, the online guide will help visitors plan their festive outings while discovering original artwork, ceramics, textiles, prints, jewellery, and more – all made by independent artists and makers.
Festive season and Christmas market events where you can find SEOS artists and makers include:
Form and Thought Festive Makers Market
22 November 10am – 4pm,
100 Hypha Studios, Eureka Park, Upper Pemberton, Ashford, TN25 4AZ
Brownings Farm Christmas Market
29 & 30 November, Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 11am – 3pm
Brownings Farm Workshops, Blackboys, Uckfield TN22 5HG
Christmas Market at Tonbridge School
30 November, 10am – 4pm
Tonbridge School, London Road, TN10 3AD
Mereworth Wines Christmas Market
29 & 30 November, 11am – 4pm 6 & 7 December, 11am – 4pm Brewer’s Hall Oast, Tonbridge Road, ME18 5JD Mereworth
Or if you fancy getting stuck in and booking a Christmas themed workshop, here is a selection of some of the workshops being offered by local makers:
Art and Wellbeing Mini Retreat – Christmas Decorations
22 November 2025
Christmas decoration fused glass workshop
1 November 2025 – SOLD OUT
8 December 2025 – Only four spaces remaining
To find out more visit seos-art.org and follow South East Open Studios on Instagram and Facebook
