OUR VISION

With Handmade Oxford, our aim is to bring together those who are passionate about high-quality craft and design. As a maker, we want to help you grow your brand and business by providing you with fantastic exposure to new buyers, press, and industry contacts.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

As a company, Handmade in Britain has been in operation for 14 years and has garnered a reputation for hosting highly curated, aesthetically pleasing events. As a Handmade Oxford exhibitor, you will be among a handpicked number of makers who share our ethos of creating and promoting craft of the highest calibre. With our help, and through our extensive marketing campaign that targets a combined audience of over 250,000, your business will be exposed to an informed and affluent audience in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. 

WHY EXHIBIT:

• Major international contemporary arts festival, built on the 40 year legacy of Art in Action
• Reach an informed and affluent audience in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties
• Carefully-curated event with quality exhibitors, sharing same ethos and providing a coherent brand environment
• Extensive marketing campaign targeting a combined audience of over 250,000
• Organised by Handmade in Britain, an organisation with 13 years experience organising similar events
• Gain fantastic exposure and meet new buyers, press and industry contacts
• Be part of a very high-quality and visually-pleasing event

INCLUDED AS A PART OF EVERY EXHIBITOR PACKAGE:
• Promotional campaign which will include direct marketing, digital marketing and PR
• Media partnerships and advertising campaigns with specialist publications, local and national press
• Stand-alone event page on handmadeinbritain.co.uk featuring individual exhibitor listings complete with an image
• Flyer distribution in all major Oxfordshire venues, galleries, libraries, museums, cafes, restaurants and universities
• Door-to-door flyers targeted to key affluent residential areas in Oxfordshire
• Inclusion in high-quality show magazine available to visitors during the festival
• Event listed on arts, events, regional and lifestyle websites
• Digital cross-promotion with media partners and supporters, specialist groups and organisations totalling over one million

WHAT OUR EXHIBITORS SAY ABOUT US 

“Handmade Britain is a lovely event, well organised, with a wide range of arts/crafts disciplines represented. The public was knowledgeable and interested and many of them were willing to commission and buy things which are unique, be it as presents for others, themselves or to add to their particular collection.” – Wytske Lazenby, Handmade Oxford 2019 exhibitor

“Lovely setting, great variety of artists and craftspeople, high quality of work and appreciative customers. Would love to be a visitor, worth the day out.“
– Ulli Kaiser, Handmade Oxford 2019 exhibitor

“It was a great show set in a beautiful location, and I am looking forward to exhibiting again next year” – Alexandra Aurum, Handmade Oxford 2019 exhibitor

OUR VISION

With Handmade Oxford, our aim is to bring together those who are passionate about high-quality craft and design. As a maker, we want to help you grow your brand and business by providing you with fantastic exposure to new buyers, press, and industry contacts.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

As a company, Handmade in Britain has been in operation for 14 years and has garnered a reputation for hosting highly curated, aesthetically pleasing events. As a Handmade Oxford exhibitor, you will be among a handpicked number of makers who share our ethos of creating and promoting craft of the highest calibre. With our help, and through our extensive marketing campaign that targets a combined audience of over 250,000, your business will be exposed to an informed and affluent audience in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. 

WHY EXHIBIT:

• Major international contemporary arts festival, built on the 40 year legacy of Art in Action
• Reach an informed and affluent audience in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties
• Carefully-curated event with quality exhibitors, sharing same ethos and providing a coherent brand environment
• Extensive marketing campaign targeting a combined audience of over 250,000
• Organised by Handmade in Britain, an organisation with 13 years experience organising similar events
• Gain fantastic exposure and meet new buyers, press and industry contacts
• Be part of a very high-quality and visually-pleasing event

INCLUDED AS A PART OF EVERY EXHIBITOR PACKAGE:
• Promotional campaign which will include direct marketing, digital marketing and PR
• Media partnerships and advertising campaigns with specialist publications, local and national press
• Stand-alone event page on handmadeinbritain.co.uk featuring individual exhibitor listings complete with an image
• Flyer distribution in all major Oxfordshire venues, galleries, libraries, museums, cafes, restaurants and universities
• Door-to-door flyers targeted to key affluent residential areas in Oxfordshire
• Inclusion in high-quality show magazine available to visitors during the festival
• Event listed on arts, events, regional and lifestyle websites
• Digital cross-promotion with media partners and supporters, specialist groups and organisations totalling over one million

WHAT OUR EXHIBITORS SAY ABOUT US 

“Handmade Britain is a lovely event, well organised, with a wide range of arts/crafts disciplines represented. The public was knowledgeable and interested and many of them were willing to commission and buy things which are unique, be it as presents for others, themselves or to add to their particular collection.” – Wytske Lazenby, Handmade Oxford 2019 exhibitor

“Lovely setting, great variety of artists and craftspeople, high quality of work and appreciative customers. Would love to be a visitor, worth the day out.“
– Ulli Kaiser, Handmade Oxford 2019 exhibitor

“It was a great show set in a beautiful location, and I am looking forward to exhibiting again next year” – Alexandra Aurum, Handmade Oxford 2019 exhibitor

Handmade Oxford | The International Contemporary Arts Festival
Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 September 2021

EXHIBITOR ZONES

CONTEMPORARY CRAFT /  FINE ART, PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHY / HEALTH & WELLBEING / SCULPTURE & OUTDOORS / SUSTAINABLE & ECO LIVING

In-person & Online combined

We are pleased to share with you our new vision for Handmade Oxford | The International Contemporary Arts Festival 2021. 

Over the past year, makers have had to overcome unprecedented challenges owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to help alleviate the financial strain a lot of makers are now faced with, we have worked hard to find innovative ways to bring costs down for those wishing to exhibit at Handmade Oxford 2021, while still capturing the unique look and feel of the festival that we have all come to expect.

This year, our marquees will be smaller in size and will host no more than 50 exhibitors. The marquees will open on all four sides, and side walls from the stands will be removed to create an open floor plan. Not only will this allow for ample air circulation, it will also provide a relaxed summer festival atmosphere for all to enjoy.  In addition individual marquees will be available. In-line with health and safety regulations, a one-way system will be implemented.

With the purpose of boosting further the selling capacity of our exhibitors, those selected to exhibit at Handmade Oxford 2021 will also receive complimentary participation in our Interactive Virtual Craft Fair. Running alongside the in-person festival, the Virtual Craft Fair will expose our exhibitors to both a national and international audience, making the sales of their pieces more accessible, and simultaneously increasing their online visibility.

BUILD

Owing to current regulations, the minimum depth for a stand will be 1.5mtrs (normally it is 1 mtr), which means the minimum stand size will be 2 x 1.5 = 3 mtrs. 

In 2020, the cost of our 3 mtrs stand was set at £990 + VAT. This year it is priced at £650 + VAT, you have not been charged for the additional space; we have taken on this cost to help you exhibit while complying with Covid19 Regulations.

SPACE PACKAGES

• 2m x 1.5m (3m)           £650.00    +  VAT
• 2m x 2m (4m)             £850.00    +  VAT
• 3m x 1.5m (4.5m)       £975.00    +   VAT
• 3m x 2m (6m)             £1,275.00  +   VAT
• 3m x 3m (9m)             £1700.00   +   VAT   Individual marquee (stand walls not included)

What’s included:

• Nameboard 
• Backwall, Flooring
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Catalogue and website entry
• Complimentary tickets for your buyers
• Promotional material to distribute through your networks
• 24-hour security at the event
• Lighting and electrical packages are available to hire
• Complimentary shared Storage 
• Complimentary exhibitor parking
• Option to book onsite camping facilities
• Extensive PR and marketing campaign that covers traditional and digital marketing

PLUS 

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUAL CRAFT FAIR (worth £199 +  VAT)

Participation in the Virtual Craft Fair is free, however there is a commission of 20% + VAT on sales through our online platform.

KEY DATES
Deadline to Apply: Friday 30th April 2021
Application Fee: There is no separate application fee. However, if you are successful you will be required to pay a participation fee.

INFORMATION PACK
Open, view and download your information pack about joining Handmade Oxford 2021 as an exhibitor. Click here to open >>

EXHIBITOR FAQs
For all general exhibitor FAQs. Click here to open >>

APPLY ONLINE
We do advise completing and submitting your online application in good time.
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
E: [email protected]

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Handmade Oxford | The International Contemporary Arts Festival
Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 September 2021

EXHIBITOR ZONES

ARTISAN FOOD & MAKE – Craft Supplies

In-person

We are pleased to share with you our new vision for Handmade Oxford | The International Contemporary Arts Festival 2021. 

Over the past year, makers have had to overcome unprecedented challenges owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to help alleviate the financial strain a lot of makers are now faced with, we have worked hard to find innovative ways to bring costs down for those wishing to exhibit at Handmade Oxford 2021, while still capturing the unique look and feel of the festival that we have all come to expect.

This year, our marquees will be smaller in size and will host no more than 50 exhibitors. The marquees will open on all four sides, and side walls from the stands will be removed to create an open floor plan. Not only will this allow for ample air circulation, it will also provide a relaxed summer festival atmosphere for all to enjoy.   In addition individual marquees will be available. In-line with health and safety regulations, a one-way system will be implemented.

With the purpose of boosting further the selling capacity of our exhibitors, those selected to exhibit at Handmade Oxford 2021 will also receive complimentary participation in our Interactive Virtual Craft Fair. Running alongside the in-person festival, the Virtual Craft Fair will expose our exhibitors to both a national and international audience, making the sales of their pieces more accessible, and simultaneously increasing their online visibility.

SELECT EITHER PACKAGE A OR B

PACKAGE A – Table Only 

1 x Wooden Trestle Table, H x 730mm / L x 183cm / W x 76cm                             £400.00 + VAT

Table Includes: Nameboard, Complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour Security

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please note, Excludes Backwall and Flooring. Owing to a free standing table no lighting options can be ordered.

PLUS COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUAL CRAFT FAIR (worth £199 +  VAT)
Participation in the Virtual Craft Fair is free, however there is a commission of 20% + VAT on sales through our online platform.

PACKAGE B – Space Package Only 

BUILD

Owing to current regulations, the minimum depth for a stand will be 1.5mtrs (normally it is 1 mtr), which means the minimum stand size will be 2 x 1.5 = 3 mtrs. 

In 2020, the cost of our 3 mtrs stand was set at £990 + VAT. This year it is priced at £650 + VAT, you have not been charged for the additional space; we have taken on this cost to help you exhibit while complying with Covid19 Regulations.

SPACE PACKAGES

• 2m x 1.5m (3m)           £650.00    +  VAT
• 2m x 2m (4m)             £850.00    +  VAT
• 3m x 1.5m (4.5m)       £975.00    +   VAT
• 3m x 2m (6m)             £1,275.00  +   VAT
• 3m x 3m (9m)             £1700.00   +   VAT   Individual marquee (stand walls not included)

What’s included:

• Nameboard 
• Backwall, Flooring
• Food sampling is allowed
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Catalogue and website entry
• Complimentary tickets for your buyers
• Promotional material to distribute through your networks
• 24-hour security at the event
• Lighting and electrical packages are available to hire
• Complimentary shared Storage 
• Complimentary exhibitor parking
• Option to book onsite camping facilities
• Extensive PR and marketing campaign that covers traditional and digital marketing 

PLUS  COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUAL CRAFT FAIR (worth £199 +  VAT)
Participation in the Virtual Craft Fair is free, however there is a commission of 20% + VAT on sales through our online platform.

KEY INFORMATION

• Food sampling is allowed
• We have the premises licence. In order to comply with statutory and local government requirements, you will NOT need a Temporary Event Notice specifying the sale of alcohol off the premises as we have one in place already
• Where possible please use eco-friendly packaging and disposables
• Exhibitors are required to send in a Risk Assessment Form: All exhibitors must be conversant with and comply with the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995, the Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995

KEY DATES
Deadline to Apply: Friday 30th April 2021
Application Fee: There is no separate application fee. However, if you are successful you will be required to pay a participation fee.

INFORMATION PACK
Open, view and download your information pack about joining Handmade Oxford 2021 as an exhibitor. Click here to open >>

EXHIBITOR FAQs
For all general exhibitor FAQs. Click here to open >>

APPLY ONLINE
We do advise completing and submitting your online application in good time.
To start your online application click here >>

FOOD CATERING OPPORTUNITY
To cater within the festival grounds, please contact Lucky Perrera [email protected]

CONTACTS
For further information please contact:

All Bookings & General Enquiries
Alis Clement
E: [email protected]

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

If you wish to subscribe to a mailing list to receive announcements and updates on all our online and in-person opportunities please click here to open >>

Handmade Oxford 2021 & Key Dates

Handmade Oxford | The International Contemporary Arts Festival is an in-person fair to be held in Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA

Fair dates: Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 September 2021

Deadline to Apply: Friday 30th April 2021
We would expect you to submit your application in good time before the deadline.

APPLY

EXHIBITING WITH US | Handmade Oxford | The International Contemporary Arts Festival 

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

Exhibitor Package & Participation Fee
Handmade Oxford | Exhibitors Space Packages 
Handmade Oxford – Artisan Food & MAKE – Craft Supplies 

Exhibitor FAQs
Exhibitor FAQs

INFORMATION PACK
Open, view and download your information pack about joining Handmade Oxford 2021 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)
• Four professionally photographed pieces & 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 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.

• Handmade Oxford | Exhibitors Space Packages 
• Handmade Oxford – Artisan Food & MAKE – Craft Supplies

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

Application Form

OPENING HOURS AND DATES

Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 September 2021, 10am – 6pm

Sunday 19 September 2021, 10 am – 5pm

TICKETS

Tickets will be available for purchase in April 2021. All tickets for 2020’s event will remain valid for this year’s festival.

VENUE 

Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA

HOW TO FIND US 

BY CAR

Waterperry Gardens is located 7.5 miles from Oxford city centre; 50 miles from London and 62 miles from Birmingham. From the east, take  M40 junction 8 and from the north, junction 8a. The venue is 2.5 miles from the A40: turn off at Wheatley and follow brown signposts with the Tourist Board ‘rose’ symbol. If using Satnav we recommend entering postcode OX33 1LA which will bring you to Waterperry. Follow the signs to Handmade Oxford.

From Oxford: Follow directions for A40 East – London. On the A40 take the third exit, 2 miles after passing the Thornhill Park and Ride, signposted for Wheatley and Waterperry Gardens follow the brown signs.

From Birmingham – M40 South – Follow the M40 Brown Signs, exit Junction 8a for Oxford Services follow directions towards the services then at the second roundabout take the exit signposted Oxford A40, after 0.5 miles turn right again towards Wheatley and Waterperry, follow the brown signs. Do not join A40.

From London – M40 North – Follow the M40 Brown Signs, exit Junction 8 for A40 Oxford then take the first exit approx 1/2 mile Wheatley and Waterperry, turn immediately left on leaving A40 , follow the brown signs to Waterperry.

BY TRAIN

The nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station.

National Rail Enquiries + (0) 8457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk

We advise pre-booking a taxi to take you from Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station to Waterperry Gardens.

From Central London: 

Marylebone Station to Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station. Trains run about every 30 minutes.

From Birmingham:

Birmingham New Street Station to Banbury, then change onto Chiltern Railways to travel to Haddenham & Thame Parkway

FROM OXFORD STATION TO HANDMADE OXFORD

From Oxford City Centre take the Arriva Bus 280 to Church Road, Wheatley. From Church Road Wheatley you will need to pre-book a taxi.

OPENING HOURS AND DATES

Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 September 2021, 10am – 6pm

Sunday 19 September 2021, 10 am – 5pm

TICKETS

Tickets will be available for purchase in April 2021. All tickets for 2020’s event will remain valid for this year’s festival.

VENUE 

Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA

HOW TO FIND US 

BY CAR

Waterperry Gardens is located 7.5 miles from Oxford city centre; 50 miles from London and 62 miles from Birmingham. From the east, take  M40 junction 8 and from the north, junction 8a. The venue is 2.5 miles from the A40: turn off at Wheatley and follow brown signposts with the Tourist Board ‘rose’ symbol. If using Satnav we recommend entering postcode OX33 1LA which will bring you to Waterperry. Follow the signs to Handmade Oxford.

From Oxford: Follow directions for A40 East – London. On the A40 take the third exit, 2 miles after passing the Thornhill Park and Ride, signposted for Wheatley and Waterperry Gardens follow the brown signs.

From Birmingham – M40 South – Follow the M40 Brown Signs, exit Junction 8a for Oxford Services follow directions towards the services then at the second roundabout take the exit signposted Oxford A40, after 0.5 miles turn right again towards Wheatley and Waterperry, follow the brown signs. Do not join A40.

From London – M40 North – Follow the M40 Brown Signs, exit Junction 8 for A40 Oxford then take the first exit approx 1/2 mile Wheatley and Waterperry, turn immediately left on leaving A40 , follow the brown signs to Waterperry.

BY TRAIN

The nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station.

National Rail Enquiries + (0) 8457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk

We advise pre-booking a taxi to take you from Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station to Waterperry Gardens.

From Central London: 

Marylebone Station to Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station. Trains run about every 30 minutes.

From Birmingham:

Birmingham New Street Station to Banbury, then change onto Chiltern Railways to travel to Haddenham & Thame Parkway

FROM OXFORD STATION TO HANDMADE OXFORD

From Oxford City Centre take the Arriva Bus 280 to Church Road, Wheatley. From Church Road Wheatley you will need to pre-book a taxi.