Handmade in Britain
Curated and organised by Handmade in Britain since 2007 in the iconic Chelsea Old Town Hall, on Kings Road Handmade Chelsea is one of the most established and longest running event in the UK craft calendar, that celebrates the very best of British craftsmanship. We are excited to return to the heart of Kensington & Chelsea for the 15th Edition of Handmade Chelsea, The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair. Featuring the very best of over 100 UK-based Contemporary designer makers, both established and emerging, a vast range of disciplines will be represented from glass and ceramics, jewellery and fashion, prints and textiles, to sculpture and wood. This year, Handmade Chelsea will be celebrating fifteen years and will take place in the form of a dual-model. Those wishing to take part in our event will be able to do so both in-person at the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall and/or digitally through our dedicated online platform.
“Thanks for putting on such a great show, it not only looked fantastic, but it was also really well curated, which really showed in the attendance and sales.“ – Emily Thatcher, exhibitor
“Thank you all so much for all your hard work in putting on another great Handmade show. All my clients who came thought it was fab and bought from several other makers too which is great.“ – Annie Ruthven Taggart, exhibitor
Handmade Chelsea Fair
- Friday 11 November – Sunday 13 November 2022
- Held in the iconic Chelsea Old Town Hall
- Offering a new range of stand sizes, locations and prices
Handmade Chelsea – The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair
- Friday 25 November – Sunday 27 November 2022
- Held on a customised and easy to use platform
Date & Location
11 - 13 November 2022
Thursday: Opening times TBC Friday/Saturday: 11am - 6pm Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE, UK
Exhibit with Us
WHY EXHIBIT?
Handmade Chelsea, Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, 11 – 13 November 2022
Interactive Virtual Craft Fair, 25 – 27 November 2022
“In a lovely Victorian hall, this is the go-to gift emporium. Meet 100 designer-makers, happy to explain their art or craft, to sell on the spot or take special orders” – Barbara Chandler, Evening Standard, Handmade in Britain VIP guest
“Thanks so much for all your hard work. It was a really enjoyable show and considering the circumstances I think it was successful. I met some wonderful people both other makers and new clients, had some good sales over the weekend and have had a really good follow on post show with orders and commissions. It is always a joy to be with Handmade shows! Many thanks again and looking forward to working with you next year!“ – Susi Hines, exhibitor
“We had a great show thanks, really enjoyed it and got lots of interest.“ – Mallon
This year, we are celebrating fifteen years of Handmade Chelsea, an established high-end craft and design fair that celebrates the very best of British craftsmanship. This three-day consumer-led event attracts a high number of visitors including the buying public, collectors, galleries, retail buyers and press. The fair will feature UK-based designer makers who work across a wide range of disciplines as well as artisan food producers.The fair will run as a dual model and feature both an in-person fair at the iconic Chelsea Old Town Hall as well as an Interactive Virtual Fair that will take place on our dedicated platform. All stands come complete with white wooden walls, lighting, fascia, name board and we will be happy to work with you to find a stand size that will suit your needs. More stand information can be found in the application form.
We invite applications from a range of disciplines including: art, ceramics, glass, jewellery, fashion, textiles, mixed media, furniture, metalwork, sculpture, woodwork, and prints.
We offer a range of stand sizes, locations and prices:
MAIN HALL & CADOGAN SUITE, with prices starting from £440.00 + vat per sqm smallest available stand : 1.5m x 1m
SMALL HALL, with prices starting from £400+ vat per sqm, smallest available stand : 1.5m x 1m
CORRIDORS, with prices starting from £350 + vat per sqm, smallest available stand: 1.5m x 1m
As an additional option you can reach online visitors, both throughout the UK and internationally, to buy directly from your e-commerce shop page. The option will be available two weeks after the in-person Fair on our dedicated platform, interact.handmadeinbritain.co.uk, from 25 – 27 November 2022.
Our Interactive Virtual Fair prices start from just £49.00 + vat
KEY DATES
First Deadline 30 April 2022. Applications & space allocations are reviewed weekly, on a first come first serve basis.
There is no separate application fee to apply.
EXHIBITOR FAQs
For all general exhibitor FAQs, click here>>
APPLY ONLINE TODAY
Please complete your application form as soon as possible as spaces in certain disciplines for the in-person & online Fair are in high demand.
To start your online application click here >>
CONTACTS
For further information please contact:
All Bookings & General Enquiries
Alis Clement
Events Manager
[email protected]
Cat Lorimer
Sales and Customer Services Manager
[email protected]
Apply to Exhibit
APPLY
EXHIBITING WITH US | Handmade Chelsea in-person & online +
Handmade Chelsea 11-13 November 2022
Handmade Chelsea Online 25-27 November 2022
To apply please scroll to the end of the page
Now in its 15th year, our consumer fair will be an excellent way to meet, reconnect and engage with, and sell directly to our shoppers, in-person including the buying public, collectors, galleries, retail buyers and press. The fair will feature UK-based designer-makers who work across a wide range of disciplines as well as artisan food producers – perfect for the festive gift-buying season just six weeks before Christmas.
As an additional option you can reach online visitors, both throughout the UK and internationally, enabling them, if they are unable to be there in person, to buy directly from your e-commerce shop page. The option will be available on our dedicated platform, interact.handmadeinbritain.co.uk during the following week from 25 – 27 November 2022.
Applying
Applying to exhibit takes a maximum of 15 minutes. In order to complete successfully our short online application form, please have ready the following details about you and your work:
- Your business contact information
- 25-30 words about you and your collection (third person)
- Four professionally photographed pieces and one example of a previous stand display
We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the application form, rather than Internet Explorer or Safari. If you are experiencing any issues submitting your form, please check you have uploaded all of your images the required size and completed all compulsory fields.
CONTRACT
If you wish to be considered, it is essential that you complete and return your Contract otherwise your application will be deemed incomplete and we will be unable to proceed further
Download the Handmade Chelsea 2022 Exhibitor Contract here >>
Please return completed contract in pdf with terms & conditions by email to [email protected] or [email protected]
Application Form
Exhibitor FAQs
Exhibitor FAQs
To complete our short online application form, have ready information about you and your work; your business contact information, 25-30 words about you and your collection (third person), 4 professionally photographed product images & 1 previous stand image.
There is no separate application fee. However, if you are successful you will be required to pay a participation fee.
Click the link here>> and follow the instructions in order to submit your online application.
We will send our decision within one week of receiving the application. If your application is successful we will send you a Welcome email; if your application is unsuccessful, we will send you a short feedback.
