Welcome to Handmade Oxford Online – The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair
Due to the recent government announcement of 4 weeks of further lockdown and increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus and its variants, Handmade Oxford will now take place as a Interactive Virtual Craft Fair and will be available for all to enjoy via our virtual platform from 15 – 19 September 2021. For our full statement, please click here.
Featuring a handpicked selection of some of the most exciting international and UK-based designer makers, Handmade Oxford Virtual Craft Fair will provide a space for craft-lovers all around the globe to browse and shop a variety of products across a wide range of disciplines – from glass and ceramics, jewellery and fashion, prints and textiles, to sculpture and wood.
In addition to showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, Handmade Oxford Virtual Craft Fair will feature interactive craft workshops, plus fascinating demonstration videos and live question & answer sessions from our talented designer-makers. To keep the personable feel of in-person festivals, Handmade Oxford Virtual Craft Fair also allows visitors to directly speak to our exhibitors via our secure chat forum.
Date & Location
15 - 19 September 2021
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
Deadline to Apply: 31st July 2021.
Applications are reviewed weekly, on a first come first serve basis, in the run up to the deadline.
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.
Workshop and Training Session (selected exhibitors): How to navigate the platform, add products and videos and make the most of the fair with live sessions. Thursday 12 August 2021
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
Deadline to Apply: 31st July 2021.
Applications are reviewed weekly, on a first come first serve basis, in the run up to the deadline.
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.
Workshop and Training Session (selected exhibitors): How to navigate the platform, add products and videos and make the most of the fair with live sessions. Thursday 12 August 2021
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 is an e-commerce platform, meaning we handle the website, marketing, sales and operations for you.
Fair dates – Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 September 2021
Deadline to Apply – Applications are reviewed weekly, on a first come first serve basis, in the run up to 31st July 2021
We would expect you to submit your application in good time before the deadline.
All Profiles & Products to be uploaded – August 2021
Proficient in Technology – It would be an advantage. However, We are here to help you navigate the new realm of virtual events. From how to use our marketplace -website, upload products to your dedicated shop e-commerce page, to interacting directly with your visitors and live demonstrations, we will explain everything in detail so that you never feel lost.
Internet Connection – A good internet connection is essential. During the event exhibitors streaming live session from their studio or home must have a strong internet connection.
At the moment we are only accepting applications from UK-based makers. However, we are hoping to start accepting applications from international makers in the future.
Yes, we are accepting applications from international makers based here in the UK, who must hold a sterling bank account.
To complete successfully our short online application form have ready details about you and your work; your business contact information, 20-30 words about you and your collection (third person), professionally photographed product & lifestyle images along with their retail prices.
There is no separate application fee. However, if you are successful you will be required to pay a one time setup fee of £50.00 + vat (for new exhibitors only) and a participation fee of £149.00 + vat.
The participation fee includes a dedicated shop page on our platform, training on how to create your own e-commerce ‘Online Shop’, add products and manual guide, practice sessions with “Live Session” & “Workshop” participants, demonstrating video promotion and marketing support.
- Read through information pack on our website – (link)
- Submit your online application – (link)
- Agree all Terms & Conditions and submit signed contract – (link)
We will send our decision within one week after we have received your application.
If your application is successful we will send you a Welcome email and your User ID and Password.
You will be sent a “Practical Guide” and we will provide a free “Website Training Session”.
If your application is unsuccessful, we will send you a short feedback.
As an inclusive organisation we encourage disabled makers to make an application – you may wish to do this by video/audio, over the phone or by post. Please ask a member of the team should you have any questions.
Yes – Please contact Alis (Events Manager) on [email protected] or Lucky (Administrator) on [email protected] or +44 (0)7593654006
You will receive payment 28 days after the order is completed and marked “delivered” on your dashboard. This period is to comply with UK laws of returns and refunds.
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
You can join our Marketplace, Handmade in Britain Online. More information here.
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 >>
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.
Your tickets will be refunded to you via SeeTickets. Please keep an eye on your inbox for any emails from SeeTickets regarding this.
Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 September 2021
Registrations will open in August. However, if you would like to be alerted of when registrations open, please subscribe to our mailing list.
All you require is a phone, tablet or computer with a good internet connection. We recommend using a Chrome browser where possible, and making sure that you have installed the latest software updates required for your device and internet browser ahead of the event. You will not be visible or audible, and you don’t need a headset or microphone.
Attendance to the virtual fair is free.
Absolutely! The beauty of having an online fair lies in the fact that anyone from anywhere in the world can attend.
We are currently able to make deliveries to the following countries:
Mainland UK: Everywhere
UK Highlands & Islands: Everywhere
Europe: Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, France, Germany, Monaco, Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Georgia, Gibraltar, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia (Republic of), Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.
USA & Canada: Everywhere
Asia: Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Macao, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
Other: Australia, New Zealand
Delivery charges vary from item to item and are displayed within the individual product listing. These charges are set by the artists depending on the weight, size and value of the product. Some products have free delivery throughout the UK.
We have a live chat function on each of our exhibitors’ profile pages, simply send them a message there to chat about getting a bespoke product made.
Send an email to [email protected] who will be happy to help.
