Handmade in Britain

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Handmade Oxford scheduled for 16-19th September 2021.

We know that this will come as an enormous disappointment, not only to the exhibitors, buyers and our visitors who were due to attend the show, but also to the British Craft events community.

This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today.

Following the recent government announcement of 4 weeks of further lockdown and increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus and its variants, we feel this is the best way to proceed with this year’s Handmade Oxford festival during such an unprecedented global situation. This announcement makes the probability of factors outside our control forcing us to cancel the show at the last minute much higher.

Although the in-person element of the festival will not be going ahead, we will continue to host the online version on 15 – 19 September and do our best to connect the craft community with videos and live streamed content.

Those who have bought tickets to the in-person festival can expect to receive an email from SeeTickets on the status of their tickets in the coming weeks. More information on Handmade Oxford Online will also be given soon.

We will continue to do everything we can to help our craft community stay safe, informed, and connected.

Thanks for your patience and understanding and we look forward to seeing you at Handmade Oxford Online this September and Handmade Chelsea in November.

Handmade Oxford Online – The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair, 15 – 19 September 2021

“We loved being part of Handmade in Britain’s first interactive craft fair. As the name suggests, it was truly ‘interactive’ giving us the opportunity to chat with customers and share new ideas. The live sessions were especially good; enabling a creative window into our studio where we could share our making process and showcase our new collection, as well as answering questions. Can’t wait to be part of the next one!”
– Tamara Williams from RubyKite

“I got orders during the show, and certainly have increased orders on the Handmade Online platform since. I also noticed a much increased amount of traffic to my own website.”
– Helen Chatterton, Textiles

“The event was able to hold onto the one on one personal experience of visiting a craft fair by opening up conversations and studio tours with the artists and allowing visitors a look behind the scenes at the processes and talents involved.”
– Dani Crompton, Jewellery

The third edition of the Virtual Craft Fair will feature a full program of live talks, demonstrations and live auction.  In addition to this, visitors will be able to shop for products via dedicated Exhibitor Pages, and will be able to interact directly with makers via a secure chat forum. This will all be done through our user-friendly and accessible, interactive on-line platform. 

We invite applications from a range of disciplines including: art, ceramics, glass, jewellery, fashion, textiles, mixed media, furniture, metalwork, sculpture, woodwork, and prints.

Click here for The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair November 2020 statistics
Click here for The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair March 2021 statistics

KEY DATES
Applications are reviewed weekly, on a first come first serve basis.

Application Fee: There is no separate application fee. However, if you are successful you will be required to pay a  one off set up fee (if new to our online events) and participation fee.

INFORMATION PACK
Open, view and download your information pack about joining Handmade Oxford Online as an exhibitor here >>

EXHIBITOR FAQs
For all general exhibitor FAQs, click here>>

APPLY ONLINE TODAY
We view applications weekly so would advise anyone to send in their application as soon as possible to be considered as the fair online does fill up quickly in certain disciplines. To start your online application click here >>

CONTACTS
For further information please contact:
All Bookings & General Enquiries
Alis Clement
[email protected]

Bookings – Artisan Food & General Enquiries
Lucky Perrera
T:+44 (0) 7593654006
[email protected]

Handmade Oxford Online – The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair, 15 – 19 September 2021

“We loved being part of Handmade in Britain’s first interactive craft fair. As the name suggests, it was truly ‘interactive’ giving us the opportunity to chat with customers and share new ideas. The live sessions were especially good; enabling a creative window into our studio where we could share our making process and showcase our new collection, as well as answering questions. Can’t wait to be part of the next one!”
– Tamara Williams from RubyKite

“I got orders during the show, and certainly have increased orders on the Handmade Online platform since. I also noticed a much increased amount of traffic to my own website.”
– Helen Chatterton, Textiles

“The event was able to hold onto the one on one personal experience of visiting a craft fair by opening up conversations and studio tours with the artists and allowing visitors a look behind the scenes at the processes and talents involved.”
– Dani Crompton, Jewellery

The third edition of the Virtual Craft Fair will feature a full program of live talks, demonstrations and live auction.  In addition to this, visitors will be able to shop for products via dedicated Exhibitor Pages, and will be able to interact directly with makers via a secure chat forum. This will all be done through our user-friendly and accessible, interactive on-line platform. 

We invite applications from a range of disciplines including: art, ceramics, glass, jewellery, fashion, textiles, mixed media, furniture, metalwork, sculpture, woodwork, and prints.

Click here for The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair November 2020 statistics
Click here for The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair March 2021 statistics

KEY DATES
Applications are reviewed weekly, on a first come first serve basis.

Application Fee: There is no separate application fee. However, if you are successful you will be required to pay a  one off set up fee (if new to our online events) and participation fee.

INFORMATION PACK
Open, view and download your information pack about joining Handmade Oxford Online as an exhibitor here >>

EXHIBITOR FAQs
For all general exhibitor FAQs, click here>>

APPLY ONLINE TODAY
We view applications weekly so would advise anyone to send in their application as soon as possible to be considered as the fair online does fill up quickly in certain disciplines. To start your online application click here >>

CONTACTS
For further information please contact:
All Bookings & General Enquiries
Alis Clement
[email protected]

Bookings – Artisan Food & General Enquiries
Lucky Perrera
T:+44 (0) 7593654006
[email protected]

One time setup fee (for new online exhibitors only ): £50.00 + vat*

Participation Fee: £149.00 + vat*

*There will be 20% + VAT commission on sales through our platform. We do not take any commission on any sales through your own platform during or after the virtual fair.

Your Fee includes:

• A dedicated shop page on our platform
• Training on how to create your own e-commerce ‘Online Shop’ and how to add products.
• A manual guide detailing all you need to know to get the most out of participation in the Interactive Online Fair
• Practice sessions with “Live Session” & “Workshop” participants, demonstrating video promotion and marketing support.
• A 15min live talk through our platform to promote you and your work.
• Extensive digital marketing to Handmade in Britain’s followers and subscribers (over 126,200 followers across social media channels and over 17,000 subscribers).

APPLY NOW

Before you apply using our online form, please familiarise yourself with:

INFORMATION PACK
Open, view and download your information pack about joining Handmade Oxford as an exhibitor.Click here to open >>

Exhibitor FAQs here>>

Applying to exhibit takes a maximum of 20 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)
• Applications must include five professional photographs; three photographs of your products on a white background and two lifestyle images of two of your three products.

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.

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

The contract can be filled online and signed digitally.
Download the Interactive Virtual Fair  2021 Exhibitor Contract here >>

Please return completed contract in pdf with terms & conditions by email to [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]

Application Form

OPENING HOURS AND DAYS

Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 September 2021

Opens Wednesday 15 September 2021 at 11am until Sunday 19 September at 6pm.

REGISTER

Registration to attend the Interactive Virtual Craft Fair will open in August. If you would like to be alerted to when registrations open, please subscribe to our mailing list.

OPENING HOURS AND DAYS

Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 September 2021

Opens Wednesday 15 September 2021 at 11am until Sunday 19 September at 6pm.

REGISTER

Registration to attend the Interactive Virtual Craft Fair will open in August. If you would like to be alerted to when registrations open, please subscribe to our mailing list.