Tuesday

Handmade at Kew: Tickets on Sale NOW!


Following on from last year’s success, Handmade in Britain is returning to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for the second edition of the four day craft spectacular, Handmade at Kew! Once again, Kew Gardens will play host to this innovative, global craft fair where more than 200 highly skilled international makers and galleries will showcase their ceramics, glass, furniture, textiles, metalwork and jewellery. Taking centre stage in the heart of the botanical gardens, this four day selling event, housed in an elegant pavilion next to Kew Palace, will offer visitors the unique opportunity to meet and buy one-off pieces directly from artists, makers and craftspeople and learn about the ideas and processes that shape their work.

Click here for a sneak peak at some of the beautiful, handcrafted products you'll find at Handmade at Kew, plus a full list of this year's exhibitors.


OPENING TIMES

6 - 9 October 2016
Thursday to Sunday
10am - 6pm Daily


TICKETS

Book early and save: www.kew.org/handmade

Advanced ticket £16
At the door £18
(includes entry to Kew Gardens)
Concessions for Friends of Kew available




Thursday

Craft Central opens its doors for Made in Clerkenwell


Craft Central's bi-annual open studios event welcomes guests in to view and buy craft and design from over 100 different designer-makers. Throughout the year, most makers work behind closed doors. During this event, they welcome visitors with open arms and give them a unique glimpse of their lives in the studio.

Over 100 makers opened their doors to the public. 
A delicious complimentary glass of wine. 
A live demonstration of Drawing Machine prints. 

The staff at Handmade HQ had the wonderful opportunity of exploring the studios and admiring the beautiful handcrafted artwork. As you enter their St. John's Square building you are greeted with a complimentary glass of wine. For those who are not fond of alcoholic beverages, Newby Teas offered a complimentary freshly brewed cup of tea. We loved the Rooibos Orange Tisane flavor!


Freshly brewed Newby Tea.



Handmade in Britain opened their office doors to the public to meet the team and give visitors a glimpse into how our events are developed. 




We had a lovely time seeing our neighbours at Clerkenwell Green and taking a sneak peek inside their creative studios. See our best bits below.

Remy Dubibe
Yuta Segawa
Clara Castner
Amanda Li Hope