French Beaded Flower Workshop by Holly Parr at Handmade Oxford
Learn French beaded flower craftsmanship at Handmade Oxford. Scheduled for June 23 from 11 am to 1 pm, this workshop offers participants a rare opportunity to delve into the intricacies of this lost art form. During the workshop, participants will gain valuable insights into the techniques of French beading, mastering...
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Linocut workshops by Wee Bothy Art at Handmade Oxford
Discover the art of Linocut printing on paper and fabric with Wee Bothy Art at the 4th edition of Handmade Oxford which will run from 21 – 23 June 2024 at Waterperry Gardens, Oxford. Wee Bothy Art is run by Eleanor and Holly, a dynamic mother-daughter duo specializes in...
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VIP Early Bird Tickets released for Handmade Oxford
Treat Yourself this year at the 4th edition of Handmade Oxford with our VIP ticket upgrade for just £6. we have introduced VIP tickets, which includes Choice of a signature cocktail/mocktail/pimms or bubbles by Luxuria Events Separate VIP Entrance with minimal waiting 30 mins early access before the show opens to the...
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A Fresh perspective for Chelsea 2024
We are pleased to announce that the 17th edition of HANDMADE CHELSEA at the iconic Chelsea Old Town Hall, London will have a fresh approach, new layout and new opening days. This important decision has been taken after the feedback and valuable insights of many of our experienced makers...
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Announcing our Partnership with JWCPR Company
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, getting noticed and standing out from the crowd is essential for success. And this is where the expertise of Public Relations firm, JWCPR, comes in. JWCPR are specialists in the homes & interior design space and founded the Indie Interiors Press Office...
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Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale for HANDMADE CHELSEA 16th Year
We’re thrilled to announce that Early Bird tickets are now on sale for the 16th annual Handmade Chelsea at Chelsea Old Town Hall, London. This event, one of the longest-running craft fairs in the UK, is a cherished celebration of British craft and design, and this year promises to...
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Handmade Oxford: The Culture and Conflict Project
Did you know, Handmade in Britain founder Piyush Suri is involved in a fantastic project working with craftswomen in conflicted areas in South Asia? The Culture and Conflict Project, led by Dr Neelam Raina, Associate Professor International Development and Design and Post Conflict Reconstruction Expert/ Gendered Livelihoods, running in partnership...
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Nettle Fibre Workshop – Learn a New Unique and Sustainable Skill that’s Rooted in History
We have such a wide variety of workshops going on at Handmade Oxford this year, so if you’re interested in learning some arts and crafts techniques and history, then this is the place to be! Our Nettle Fibre workshop is particularly interesting, as this craft goes back 1000s of...
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Handmade in Oxford Guest Post: Ashmolean X Valeria Muffato
Written by Ashmolean Museum – We’re delighted to be partnering with Handmade in Britain on the Handmade in Oxford fair, taking place at Waterperry Gardens from 16–18 June, for the second year. Handmade in Oxford offers an exciting opportunity to discover talented artists and makers from an incredible range of disciplines. This is...
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Learn a New Skill at One of Our Handmade Oxford Workshops!
Handmade at Oxford is just over a month away, and we can’t wait to meet you all. One of the best things about our shows is the workshops we put on that are so brilliantly conducted by our talented makers, and this year we have 12 of them to...
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Meet Our London Based Luxury Wood Furniture Maker and Designer – Remi Dubois
It’s midday on a bright Wednesday in London and I’m looking forward to meeting one of our talented furniture makers. Remi Dubois showcases his furniture in a beautiful townhouse in Finsbury Park – the perfect setting for the modern and expertly crafted pieces he makes in his workshop down...
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Introducing Lisbeth Moon – The Artist Behind Pressed Floral Art
Earlier this week I met with one of Handmade in Britain’s member artists, Lisbeth Moon – AKA Pressed Floral Art, at her workshop in Crouch End, London. Lis designs botanical works of art made from real pressed flowers, using a professional hand-pressing technique that preserves the flowers’ natural vivacity....
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Linocut on Paper – Workshop By Wee Bothy Art Announced At Handmade Oxford
Mother and daughter duo Wee Bothy Art will be hosting an introduction to linocut on paper workshop at Handmade Oxford. This 2 hour hands-on workshop is designed for complete beginners and you will have the chance to learn how to carve and print your own lino block by hand....
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Hand-Building Pots – Workshop by Jane Staniland At Handmade Oxford
Announcing Hand-building pots workshop with Jane Staniland at Handmade Oxford. This is suitable for complete beginners and all ages. In this 1.5 hour hands on workshop, Jane will guide you through the processes to make 2 stilted pots using simple hand-building skills. A short drawing and cartooning section will...
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Linocut on Fabric – Workshop by Wee Bothy Art at Handmade Oxford
This year at Handmade Oxford, mother and daughter duo WEE BOTHY ART will be hosting an introduction to linocut on fabric workshop. With a chance to learn how to carve and print your own lino block by hand, this two-hour hands-on workshop is designed for complete beginners. You will...
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Early Bird Tickets Released for Handmade Oxford, The International Contemporary Crafts Festival
Continuing our partnership with Waterperry Gardens, the 3rd Edition of Handmade Oxford from the 16th – 18th June 2023, will bring together over 150 of the most exciting UK-based makers featuring a curated selection of fine arts and craft including jewellery, Fashion & Textiles, Ceramics & Glass, sculpture, and...
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Make it at Market, BBC One – Our Creative Director Piyush Suri joins as Business Mentor
On our screens in January 2023, Handmade in Britain’s Creative director, Piyush Suri joins presenter Dominic Chinea, from the ever-popular The Repair Shop as a part of an assembled team of successful, professional craftspeople and business experts to mentor talented creatives who aim to turn their hobbies and skills...
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Introducing Our Latest Online Members
We are delighted to introduce our latest online members this month: Pressed Floral Art and Botanica Textiles. Lis from Pressed Floral Art designs botanical works of art composed of real pressed flowers. Each individually designed floral artwork is digitally photographed in a studio using an ultra-high-res lens to capture the...
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The third edition of Handmade Oxford will now be for 3 days next year
We are delighted to return to Waterperry Gardens for the 3rd edition of Handmade Oxford, The International Contemporary Crafts Festival, from Friday 16 – Sunday 18 June 2023. The festival will now be held over three days instead of 4 as in previous editions. The festival will feature new and...
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Handmade Chelsea Interactive Virtual Fair 4th Edition
The Handmade Chelsea Interactive Virtual Fair is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to browse and shop for unique handmade gifts from some of the UK’s talented designer-makers and from the comfort of their homes. There is so much to look forward to! Discounts will be available every day during the...
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15th edition of Handmade Chelsea – Fair Highlights
Opened by Councillor David Lindsay, Mayor of Kensington & Chelsea, Handmade Chelsea returned to Chelsea Old Town Hall for the 5th year earlier this month from 11-13 November. Over 120 highly skilled UK-based designer-makers offered an exciting variety of work of absolute craftsmanship. Disciplines showcased included jewellery, fashion and...
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Hush Hush Chefs Run this Year’s Chelsea 2022 Cafe
Artisan bakery, Hush Hush Chefs prepare and cook delicious recipes on a daily basis. Priding themselves on using only the finest and freshest ingredients, all products are handmade. At this year’s Handmade Chelsea fair, they will run the cafe serving handmade pastries, salads, coffee, tea, and a selection of...
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Meet Exhibitors from Curated By Dan Goode 2022
“Curated by Dan Goode” is bringing sixteen outstanding proponents of craft to this year’s Handmade Chelsea. Dan has been curating for the Handmade in Britain shows since 2016, with a mission to bring new and exciting work into the Handmade in Britain family. As a judge and speaker for...
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Linocut Printing Workshop By Wee Bothy Art at Handmade Chelsea
For the first time ever at the Chelsea show, we have an exciting craft workshop lined up for the visitors. Holly and Eleanor, a mother and daughter duo of Wee Bothy Art will offer 2-hour workshops on linocut printing where visitors can design, carve, and print their own lino...
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