Winter Display 2026

Image above- Ceramic by Paddy Hartley

 

13th November 2026 – 6th March 2027

Our annual Winter Display celebrates high-quality, beautifully crafted pieces that are both unique and meaningful. Each item showcases exceptional skill and craftsmanship designed to be treasured, used, and loved for years to come.

This carefully curated collection includes contemporary jewellery, functional & sculptural ceramics, wood, wearable textiles and striking wall based pieces.

All are made by studio-based makers from across the UK, many of whom use traditional techniques and work with sustainable materials and practices.

Makers include:

Jewellery by Cara Tonkin, Penny Warren, Ann Catrin Evans, Marlene Mckibbin, Lynn Maclachlan, Alice Barnes, Laila Smith, Brass and Bold, Annabet Wyndham, Cindy Ashbridge, Emma Leonard, Heather McDermott and Emily Collins

Ceramics by Patrick Hartley, Julia Smith, Lonn Landis, Steve Smith, Rosin Hyland and Christy Keeney.

Glass by Scott Benefield, Loco Glass and Jane Charles

Textiles by Alison White, Rowena Dugdale,  Kate Jones and Millicent Sanders

Wall Based Work by Janine Partington, Carol Emmas, Jenny Barker and Ruth Thomas

Decorations by Kaleigh Radcliffe, Elizabeth Willow, Hannah Nunn and David Mayne

Carved Wood by Josh Kennard

A curated selection of work will be available through our online store soon.

Images below- (Left) Ceramics by Steve Smith (Right) Jewellery by Alice Barnes

Exhibition Opening

Thursday 12th November 2026, 4.30pm – 7pm

Join us for a special opening event on Thursday 12th November 2026, from 4.30pm – 7pm. Refreshments will be served and Friends of the Bdc will receive a 10% discount on all purchases during the evening.

On Thursday 4 December the Bdc will open late for all your essential pre-Christmas gift buying needs. Friends of the Bdc will receive a 10% discount on all purchases.

Images below- (Left) Knitwear by Kate Jones, (Right) Jewellery by Emma Leonard
Paintings  by Carol Emmas
Jewellery by Emily Collins
 (left) Ceramics by Lonn Londis  (Right) Purses and bags by Rowena Dugdale
(left) Scarves by Alison White (right) Knitwear by Millicent Sanders
Glass by Scott Benefield
Ceramic ‘Walkers’ bowl by Julia Smith
(left)Ceramic sculpture by Roisin Hyland (right) Jewellery by Heather McDermott
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