French Beaded Flower Workshop by Holly Parr at Handmade Oxford
Learn French beaded flower craftsmanship at Handmade Oxford. Scheduled for June 23 from 11 am to 1 pm, this workshop offers participants a rare opportunity to delve into the intricacies of this lost art form. During the workshop, participants will gain valuable insights into the techniques of French beading, mastering...
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A Fresh perspective for Chelsea 2024
We are pleased to announce that the 17th edition of HANDMADE CHELSEA at the iconic Chelsea Old Town Hall, London will have a fresh approach, new layout and new opening days. This important decision has been taken after the feedback and valuable insights of many of our experienced makers...
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Announcing our Partnership with JWCPR Company
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, getting noticed and standing out from the crowd is essential for success. And this is where the expertise of Public Relations firm, JWCPR, comes in. JWCPR are specialists in the homes & interior design space and founded the Indie Interiors Press Office...
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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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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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Meet Our London Based Luxury Wood Furniture Maker and Designer – Remi Dubois
It’s midday on a bright Wednesday in London and I’m looking forward to meeting one of our talented furniture makers. Remi Dubois showcases his furniture in a beautiful townhouse in Finsbury Park – the perfect setting for the modern and expertly crafted pieces he makes in his workshop down...
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Introducing Lisbeth Moon – The Artist Behind Pressed Floral Art
Earlier this week I met with one of Handmade in Britain’s member artists, Lisbeth Moon – AKA Pressed Floral Art, at her workshop in Crouch End, London. Lis designs botanical works of art made from real pressed flowers, using a professional hand-pressing technique that preserves the flowers’ natural vivacity....
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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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Make it at Market, BBC One – Our Creative Director Piyush Suri joins as Business Mentor
On our screens in January 2023, Handmade in Britain’s Creative director, Piyush Suri joins presenter Dominic Chinea, from the ever-popular The Repair Shop as a part of an assembled team of successful, professional craftspeople and business experts to mentor talented creatives who aim to turn their hobbies and skills...
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Introducing Our Latest Online Members
We are delighted to introduce our latest online members this month: Pressed Floral Art and Botanica Textiles. Lis from Pressed Floral Art designs botanical works of art composed of real pressed flowers. Each individually designed floral artwork is digitally photographed in a studio using an ultra-high-res lens to capture the...
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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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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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Our Commitment to Innovation in the Craft Sector
GLOBAL INNOVATION COLLABORATIVE’S CREATIVE CHALLENGE Organised by the Mayor of London in response to the Coronavirus, and supported by Bloomberg Associates, Microsoft, Nitrous, Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH, Ville de Paris, New York City Economic Development Corporation, and UCL, the Creative Cities Challenge was an international competition to...
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Introducing Our New Online Marketplace Members
We’re proud to present the best in contemporary craft on our online marketplace. Our new latest members are Church Street Workshops and Trevor Hopkins. Trevor Hopkins is an artist and maker, with a studio in Wolverhampton, England. All of his handcrafted wooden pieces are turned on a lathe and shaped...
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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 Chelsea cancelled due to extraordinary circumstances
In light of the Government’s recent announcement regarding events and conferences not allowed to open for another 6 months, it is with a heavy heart we announce that HANDMADE CHELSEA will not take place this year as an in-person event at Chelsea Old Town Hall. We know this is very...
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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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