Reasons to Exhibit

At it’s core, Handmade Chelsea is a celebration and showcase of talented designer-makers. We promote quality and skill by supporting exceptional craft practitioners engaged in all areas of design and craft, both traditional and modern, and we connect them with an affluent, fashionable and discerning audience. The quality of craftsmanship exhibited by our makers is echoed in the way we work both with our exhibitors and our associates. We collaborate with arts organisations to raise the profile of British designers through our shows and we are increasingly conscious of the opportunities we can offer to companies interested in supporting the British design industry.

Exhibit with us and you will

• Reach an informed and affluent audience in London and surrounding areas

• Be a part of a carefully-curated event with quality exhibitors, sharing the same ethos and providing a coherent brand environment

• Be featured in Marketing and PR campaigns targeting an extensive audience

• Be supported by Handmade in Britain, an organisation with 13 years experience of organising events

• Gain fantastic exposure and meet new buyers, press and industry contacts

• Be part of a very high-quality and visually-pleasing event

Why Exhibit

“I made some nice sales during the show and have had some lovely follow up which often happens with jewellery. As usual it was very well organised and a great supportive atmosphere.” – Susi Hines, Handmade Chelsea exhibitor

“All serious UK based craft makers should apply for these events” – Mary Macgregor, Handmade Chelsea exhibitor

“This is always a great show to be a part of. The organising team are wonderful and it’s great fun chatting to the other exhibitors.” – Vicki Atkinson, Handmade Chelsea exhibitor

For the opportunity to exhibit your work at Handmade Chelsea 2019 APPLY NOW

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Applications for Handmade Chelsea (8 – 10 November 2019) are still open. Please click here to read the exhibitor information pack before completing the online form below.

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 at the required size and completed all compulsory fields.

Please note due to the high volume of applicants, we are no longer accepting applications from jewellers.

APPLICATION FEE

Please note that there is an application fee of £20. We have many applicants for each show and this is necessary in order to assess everyone fairly. Once you submit the online application form, you will be automatically diverted to PayPal in order to transfer the application fee.

EXHIBITION SPACE CONTRACT

All applications must be accompanied by a signed Exhibition Space Contract, otherwise we will be unable to process your application. Please either email to events@handmadeinbritain.co.uk or post to Handmade in Britain, Studio 10, Old Paradise Yard, 20 Carlisle Lane, London SE1 7LG.

The Exhibition Space Contract details the costs involved in taking part in the event, including available electricity packages.

The Exhibition Space Contract can be downloaded here.
The Demonstrating Exhibitor contract can be downloaded here.

Application Form

Why Visit
“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

“We had such a wonderful time at the fair. The outstanding quality of the designers taking part made it the perfect place to pick up some truly unique Christmas presents!” – Victoria, Handmade Chelsea visitor

“Beautiful selection of genuinely handmade items.” – Alfie, Handmade Chelsea visitor

Opening Hours and Days
Friday 8 November – Saturday 9 November 11am – 6pm
Sunday 10 November 11am – 5pm

Tickets
Early Bird tickets are now on sale. BUY NOW

Venue
Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW3 5EE

How to Get There

London Underground
Take the Circle or District Line to Sloane Square. Walk across Sloane Square and straight down the King’s Road (passing Peter Jones Department Store on your right hand side). Chelsea Old Town Hall is approximately a ten-minute walk down the King’s Road, on the left hand side immediately opposite the lower end of Sydney Street. You may also take a bus via the routes are listed below.

Alternatively, you can take the Piccadilly or Circle and District Line to South Kensington. Walk south on Old Brompton Road, followed by a left turn. Continue down Old Brompton Road (passing Bela Bartok Memorial on your left hand side) for approximately 5-minutes. Turn right on Fulham Road, followed by a left turn down Sydney Street. Continue down Sydney Street for approximately 6-minutes (passing The Royal Marsden School and Royal Brompton Hospital). At the end of Fulham Road, turn left onto Sydney Street, followed by a left turn onto King’s Road where Chelsea Old Town Hall is located.

Local Bus Routes
Bus numbers 49 or 211 (Alight in the King’s Road at Chelsea Old Town Hall and the lower end of Sydney Street). Alternatively catch bus numbers 11, 19, 22, 211 or 319 from Sloane Square/King’s Road.

Car Parking
Chelsea Old Town Hall has 3 parking bays, 2 are provided for Main Hall hirers and 1 for Small Hall hirers. There is a small public car park (35 spaces) at the lower end of Sydney Street that operates Mon–Sat from 07:00–19:00. On-street parking is permitted at metered bays in nearby side streets.

Tickets for Handmade Chelsea 2019 are now available.

Early bird adult day tickets – £6/ Concession £5, available until 7th October BUY NOW

Advanced adult day tickets – £8, available from 8th October to 7th November.

Standard adult day tickets – £10, available on the door.

Tickets are available both in advance and on the door during the event.

For further press information, images, interviews and press passes please contact

Rebecca Miller-Jones: rebecca@handmadeinbritain.co.uk / 075 93654 006/ 020 3490 6556

Press Release

Handmade Chelsea August 2019 press release.