VIP Early Bird Tickets released for Handmade Oxford
Treat Yourself this year at the 4th edition of Handmade Oxford with our VIP ticket upgrade for just £6. we have introduced VIP tickets, which includes Choice of a signature cocktail/mocktail/pimms or bubbles by Luxuria Events Separate VIP Entrance with minimal waiting 30 mins early access before the show opens to the...
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Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale for HANDMADE CHELSEA 16th Year
We’re thrilled to announce that Early Bird tickets are now on sale for the 16th annual Handmade Chelsea at Chelsea Old Town Hall, London. This event, one of the longest-running craft fairs in the UK, is a cherished celebration of British craft and design, and this year promises to...
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Handmade Oxford: The Culture and Conflict Project
Did you know, Handmade in Britain founder Piyush Suri is involved in a fantastic project working with craftswomen in conflicted areas in South Asia? The Culture and Conflict Project, led by Dr Neelam Raina, Associate Professor International Development and Design and Post Conflict Reconstruction Expert/ Gendered Livelihoods, running in partnership...
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Nettle Fibre Workshop – Learn a New Unique and Sustainable Skill that’s Rooted in History
We have such a wide variety of workshops going on at Handmade Oxford this year, so if you’re interested in learning some arts and crafts techniques and history, then this is the place to be! Our Nettle Fibre workshop is particularly interesting, as this craft goes back 1000s of...
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Handmade in Oxford Guest Post: Ashmolean X Valeria Muffato
Written by Ashmolean Museum – We’re delighted to be partnering with Handmade in Britain on the Handmade in Oxford fair, taking place at Waterperry Gardens from 16–18 June, for the second year. Handmade in Oxford offers an exciting opportunity to discover talented artists and makers from an incredible range of disciplines. This is...
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Learn a New Skill at One of Our Handmade Oxford Workshops!
Handmade at Oxford is just over a month away, and we can’t wait to meet you all. One of the best things about our shows is the workshops we put on that are so brilliantly conducted by our talented makers, and this year we have 12 of them to...
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Linocut on Paper – Workshop By Wee Bothy Art Announced At Handmade Oxford
Mother and daughter duo Wee Bothy Art will be hosting an introduction to linocut on paper workshop at Handmade Oxford. This 2 hour hands-on workshop is designed for complete beginners and you will have the chance to learn how to carve and print your own lino block by hand....
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Hand-Building Pots – Workshop by Jane Staniland At Handmade Oxford
Announcing Hand-building pots workshop with Jane Staniland at Handmade Oxford. This is suitable for complete beginners and all ages. In this 1.5 hour hands on workshop, Jane will guide you through the processes to make 2 stilted pots using simple hand-building skills. A short drawing and cartooning section will...
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Linocut on Fabric – Workshop by Wee Bothy Art at Handmade Oxford
This year at Handmade Oxford, mother and daughter duo WEE BOTHY ART will be hosting an introduction to linocut on fabric workshop. With a chance to learn how to carve and print your own lino block by hand, this two-hour hands-on workshop is designed for complete beginners. You will...
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Early Bird Tickets Released for Handmade Oxford, The International Contemporary Crafts Festival
Continuing our partnership with Waterperry Gardens, the 3rd Edition of Handmade Oxford from the 16th – 18th June 2023, will bring together over 150 of the most exciting UK-based makers featuring a curated selection of fine arts and craft including jewellery, Fashion & Textiles, Ceramics & Glass, sculpture, and...
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The third edition of Handmade Oxford will now be for 3 days next year
We are delighted to return to Waterperry Gardens for the 3rd edition of Handmade Oxford, The International Contemporary Crafts Festival, from Friday 16 – Sunday 18 June 2023. The festival will now be held over three days instead of 4 as in previous editions. The festival will feature new and...
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Handmade Chelsea Interactive Virtual Fair 4th Edition
The Handmade Chelsea Interactive Virtual Fair is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to browse and shop for unique handmade gifts from some of the UK’s talented designer-makers and from the comfort of their homes. There is so much to look forward to! Discounts will be available every day during the...
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15th edition of Handmade Chelsea – Fair Highlights
Opened by Councillor David Lindsay, Mayor of Kensington & Chelsea, Handmade Chelsea returned to Chelsea Old Town Hall for the 5th year earlier this month from 11-13 November. Over 120 highly skilled UK-based designer-makers offered an exciting variety of work of absolute craftsmanship. Disciplines showcased included jewellery, fashion and...
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Hush Hush Chefs Run this Year’s Chelsea 2022 Cafe
Artisan bakery, Hush Hush Chefs prepare and cook delicious recipes on a daily basis. Priding themselves on using only the finest and freshest ingredients, all products are handmade. At this year’s Handmade Chelsea fair, they will run the cafe serving handmade pastries, salads, coffee, tea, and a selection of...
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Meet Exhibitors from Curated By Dan Goode 2022
“Curated by Dan Goode” is bringing sixteen outstanding proponents of craft to this year’s Handmade Chelsea. Dan has been curating for the Handmade in Britain shows since 2016, with a mission to bring new and exciting work into the Handmade in Britain family. As a judge and speaker for...
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Linocut Printing Workshop By Wee Bothy Art at Handmade Chelsea
For the first time ever at the Chelsea show, we have an exciting craft workshop lined up for the visitors. Holly and Eleanor, a mother and daughter duo of Wee Bothy Art will offer 2-hour workshops on linocut printing where visitors can design, carve, and print their own lino...
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APPLY NOW: Handmade Oxford 2023
After the successful post covid relaunch, we are delighted to announce the return of Handmade Oxford | The International Crafts Festival at Waterperry Gardens, Oxford On Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th June 2023 The Festival will feature over 150 craftspeople who work across a wide range of disciplines. There will be engaging activities...
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Shop from over 120 Makers this year: Handmade Chelsea
Handmade in Britain is delighted to return to Chelsea Old Town Hall from Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 November for the 15th Edition of its flagship contemporary craft and design fair. Since 2007, we have been representing the best of British craft. After very tough last 2 years, we...
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Chelsea Virtual Craft Fair Returns
2 weeks after our flagship event Handmade Chelsea (Friday 11 – Sunday 13. November), is both in-person and online to increase the accessibility of British craft and expand our reach. Guests across the world can do their Christmas shopping either in-person or remotely from the comfort of their homes...
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Handmade Interact – spring programme of virtual craft events announced
We are excited to announce Handmade Interact; a series of live demonstrations and talks featuring selected craftspeople. The online events are FREE to attend – but places are limited, so register now. The pandemic we are facing has created multi-dimensional challenges and risks for many people. Amongst the many who are impacted are small...
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Q&A with Handmade Oxford exhibitor Studio Wolle
Ahead of Handmade Oxford (17 – 20 September) we caught up with Lara at Studio Wolle, to find out how she has adapted to the new everyday. How have you been adapting to the new everyday? It’s been a bit of a stressful time if I’m honest, as I can imagine...
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Q&A with Handmade Oxford exhibitor A Heart of Glass
It’s important throughout these uncertain times, to keep communicating, continue making and sharing stories. We caught up with Handmade Oxford exhibitor, Jo Mullins of A Heart of Glass to find out how she has adapted to the new everyday. As a team, how have you been adapting to the new...
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Handmade Oxford moves to 17 – 20 September 2020
In light of the current situation and putting the health, safety and wellbeing of our visitors, exhibitors, partners and team first, we have decided to move the dates of Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Arts Festival. The Festival will now take place from Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 September...
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SNEAK PEAK | Handmade Oxford 2018
Over the past few months we have been working really hard here at Handmade in Britain, and as the spring approaches we are getting more and more excited about our brand new show; Handmade Oxford We have some really amazing creators exhibiting at this show, who have handpicked and tailored...
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