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📣Tickets Now Live for Handmade Oxford 2025 – Book Online Today! Early Bird VIP and Standard tickets are now available for the 5th edition of Handmade Oxford, The International Contemporary Craft Festival to be held at Waterperry Gardens from Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 June 2025 Event Highlights: *Over 150 UK-based makers presenting an exquisite array of fine arts and crafts, including jewellery, fashion, textiles, ceramics, glass, and sculpture. *Engaging craft workshops, insightful demonstrations, artisan food, Music & More Early Bird Tickets - offer ends 31 March 📍Waterperry Gardens 📆Thursday 12, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 June 2025 🎟Tickets - VIP 9.30am - 5pm, Standard 10am -5pm Experience the Festival in style with a VIP ticket. ✨Early Entry from 9:30am ✨Priority Parking ✨Designated Festival Entrance ✨Includes access to the Ornamental Gardens (Only available through online booking) 🎟Standard ticket - Includes access to the Ornamental Gardens + Festival, and is valid from 10.00am-5.00pm. 🎟Group bookings are perfect for Organisations, Clubs, Associations, Schools, Universities or Social Groups. Book in advance to secure a complimentary parking space for your coach. See website for more information. *Festival tickets can be purchased without ornamental garden entry *On-site tickets will be available at regular rates *Family Ticket (Festival Only) Available *Assistance Animals and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. *Complimentary car parking is available Visit the Festival Website for more information: https://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/handmade-oxford/ We look forward to seeing you there! #HandmadeOxford #CraftFestival #UKCraft #DesignerMarkers #VIPExperience #Oxfordshire

Did you know that Handmade Oxford isn’t just a craft Festival—it’s an immersive celebration of creativity that draws thousands of visitors alongside selected talented designer-makers each year? Exhibiting at Handmade Oxford means sharing your process and passion with an audience that truly values craftsmanship. Whether you’re demonstrating your skills or selling your work, this Festival offers the perfect platform to connect with people who appreciate and support what you do. There are only 24 hours left to secure your priority space for Handmade Oxford 2025. Handmade Oxford 2024 welcomed nearly 6,000 visitors over three vibrant days at the stunning Waterperry Gardens. The 2025 Festival is set to be even bigger, with live demonstrations, interactive workshops, artisan food, live music, and designer-makers presenting the very best in ceramics, jewellery, fashion, furniture, homewares, art, and textiles. 🗓️ Handmade Oxford | 12-14 June 2025 📍 Waterperry Gardens ⏰ Priority Deadline: Tuesday 17 December 2024 Applications are open with no application fees. Apply by visiting the Festival Website https://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/handmade-oxford/

Priority Deadline ☎️: Tuesday 17 December 2023 The Festival in 2024 was a huge success, welcoming close to 6000 visitors over three days! Next summer, we’re excited to host even more visitors and showcase talented designer-makers—just like you—creating the finest in ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, fashion, furniture, homewares, art, and textiles. This isn’t just an event—it’s an experience! With live demonstrations, workshops, artisan food, and live music, the Festival is the perfect platform to connect with a discerning audience and showcase your craft. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant celebration of creativity. Apply now and secure your spot for 2025! 🗓️ Handmade Oxford | 12-14 June 2025 📍 Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire ⏰ Priority Deadline: Tuesday 17 December 2024 Applications are open with no application fees.Apply by visiting the Festival Website https://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/handmade-oxford/ #craft #callforapplications #craftfestival #opportunity

Enhance your presence by demonstrating at Handmade Oxford. Selected exhibitors participating in craft demonstrations will receive a 10% discount on their exhibiting space and feature in our content calendar and festival programmes. Proposals will be chosen to highlight a diverse range of skills, disciplines, and materials. Don’t miss out! 🗓️ Handmade Oxford | 12-14 June 2025 📍 Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire Exhibit | Demonstrate Live | Lead Workshops | Host Talks The Festival welcomed over 5,761 visitors across three days in 2024. Next summer we’re looking forward to welcoming over 150 designer makers, like you, who produce contemporary ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, fashion, furniture, homewares, art, and textiles collections. The Festival also features live demonstrations, workshops, artisan food, and live music. Applications are open with no application fees. Apply by visiting the Festival Website https://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/handmade-oxford/ ⏰ Priority Deadline: Tuesday 17 December 2024 ✏️About Us For nearly two decades, Handmade in Britain has been a leader in the craft industry, supporting talented makers and connecting them with customers who appreciate quality. #HandmadeOxford #CraftsFestival #callforapplications #Opportunity #2025 #Summer #Oxfordshire #waterperrygardens

Applications Now Open for Handmade Oxford 2025 Priority Deadline: 17 December Handmade Oxford | 12-14 June 2025 Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire Exhibit | Demonstrate Live | Lead Workshops | Host Talks Join the 5th edition of Handmade Oxford, the International Contemporary Craft Festival, in the beautiful surroundings of Waterperry Gardens - the venue for the BBC series Make it at Market (seasons 2 & 3). The Festival welcomed over 5,761 visitors across three days in 2024. Next summer we're looking forward to welcoming over 150 designer makers, like you, who produce contemporary ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, fashion, furniture, homewares, art, and textiles collections. The Festival also features live demonstrations, workshops, artisan food, and live music. Are you looking to access a wider audience, and meet new fellow makers? Apply now to exhibit at Handmade Oxford 2025 as an individual craftsperson, group, studio, or organisation. The Festival offers: * Purpose built traditional shell schemes *Treste Table *Space Only (Bring your own gazebo) Key Dates * Set Up: Wednesday 11 June 2025 * Public Show Dates: Thursday 12, Friday 13, Saturday 14 June 2025 * Public Open Hours: VIP Entry 9.30am / Standard Entry 10.00am – 5pm Applications are open with no application fees. Visit the Festival Website: https://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/handmade-oxford/ Priority Deadline: Tuesday 17 December 2024 About Us For nearly two decades, Handmade in Britain has been a leader in the craft industry, supporting talented makers and connecting them with customers who appreciate quality. #HandmadeOxford #CraftsFestival #callforapplications #Opportunity #2025 #Summer #Oxfordshire #WaterperryGardens

120 ways to buy bespoke this Christmas

Just 2 weeks to go! #HandmadeChelsea is your destination craft and design fair for original, exquisite Christmas gifts. With 120+ makers from across the British Isles and beyond, find something special for everyone—fashion, ceramics, homewares, jewellery, and more. New Opening Days: Handmade Chelsea 2024 runs from Thursday, 7th to Saturday, 9th November, with a preview evening on Wednesday, 6th November. Don’t miss out—VIP and advance tickets are still available. The Chelsea Old Town Hall, 165 - 181 Kings Road, London, SW3 5EE Visit our website for details: https://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/handmade-chelsea-the-contemporary-craft-and-design-fair/ #ChristmasShopping #SupportLocalMakers #craftfair #giftideas

Early bird tickets are now available for the 17th edition of #HandmadeChelsea! proudly returning to kickstart the London Christmas season! One of the longest-running craft shows in the British Isles, Handmade Chelsea offers a stunning selection of exceptional work by the most talented UK makers just in time for Christmas. Meet over 110 makers, shop unique pieces, and even place bespoke orders directly from the makers between 06-09 November held in the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Rd, SW3. Book your VIP & General Admission tickets now and save 20%! https://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/product/handmade-chelsea-2024/ #CraftShow #DesignFair #HandmadeInBritain #handmadechelsea

Applications are now open for designer-makers to join us this November. 📔Handmade Chelsea 06-09 November 2024 Space is now limited for every discipline, so early application is crucial.

Applications are now open for designer-makers to join us this November. 📔Handmade Chelsea 06-09 November 2024 This year ushers in Handmade Chelsea’s 17th season, making it one of the UK's most established craft fairs. This three-day event attracts private buyers, collectors, galleries, retail buyers, and press, all seeking unique and contemporary pieces. Running from 6-9 November 2024 at Chelsea Old Town Hall (located in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea, South West London) the show is perfectly timed, at the cusp of the festive season. Space is now limited for every discipline, so early application is crucial. Free to apply - the Handmade in Britain website. 🎥 Video We're thrilled to share a special video featuring highlights from the Fair, showcasing a variety of beautiful pieces from our selected makers for this November's event. Discover the exceptional work from: Image 1 #JosefinaIsazaCeramics Image 2 #BibbaLondonJewellery Image 3 #SueCopeland Image 4 #AudreyLisikIllustration Image 5 #AeyglomCeramics Image 6 #DawnHowardJewellery Image 7 #ChristopheCeramics Image 8 #BirgitPots Image 9 #AnnaPritchardTextileDesign Image 10 #EmmaBaldwinCeramics #HandmadeChelsea #CallforApplications #Opportunity #CraftFair #callforentries #applynow #contemporarycraft #london #creativecommunity #exhibitionsinlondon #craft #handmade #handmadebritain #artisan #craftsmanship #homewares

🎉 And that's a wrap!! 🎉 A huge thank you to all our amazing visitors who came out and supported the show, and to our talented exhibitors who trusted us and showcased their incredible work. Your enthusiasm and appreciation make Handmade Oxford truly special! Special thanks to Simon and the wonderful Waterperry Gardens team for providing us with such a beautiful venue to host Handmade Oxford. We will be back next year! Stay tuned—2025 dates will be announced shortly. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for updates on Handmade Chelsea, which will take place from 06-09 November at Chelsea old Town Hall and Handmade Oxford 2025! #HandmadeOxford #CraftFestival #WaterperryGardens #ThankYou #SeeYouNextYear #HandmadeChelsea #StayTuned

Day 2, live Craft Demonstrations in full swing!

Day 2, live Craft Deminstrations in full swing! Falcon Forge bladesmith & blacksmith centuries-old blacksmithing techniques to life, transforming raw metal into stunning works of art. Watch as master blacksmith Carl heat, hammer and shape metal with precision and skill. This is not just craftsmanship; it’s an art form that combines tradition with creativity. Did anyone else spot a gorgeous dog? Visit us at Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire for an unforgettable experience. Buy your tickets here> www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/product/handmade-oxford-2024/

🌟 Less than 24 hours to go before Handmade Oxford opens its doors for the 4th edition of the craft festival at the beautiful Waterperry Gardens. Have you booked your tickets yet? This year’s show features a fantastic lineup of workshops led by our talented makers. Visitors can delve into the world of endangered crafts with Beaded Blooms, explore ancient arts like natural dyeing, pole-lathe turning, and willow weaving with Studio Evig, Greenwood Days, and Julie Livesey at Pip Cottage. Learn sustainable weaving with Cassandra Sabo, try your hand at jewellery making, lino printing on paper and fabric, and traditional block printing with Barbara Spence, Wee Bothy Art, and The Indian Block Print Company. There's a workshop for every age and interest! To view the full workshop schedule and book your place to avoid disappointment today: www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/event/handmade-oxford/#Workshops #HandmadeOxford #CraftFestival #Workshops #WaterperryGardens #HandmadeInBritain