Handmade in Britain celebrates ten years of contemporary British craftsmanship...

We are excited to announce that this year we will be celebrating our tenth anniversary show! For 10 years, the Handmade in Britain shows have been an annual celebration of the very best of contemporary crafts in the UK today. The fairs have showcased some of the sector's biggest talents and launched the careers of new graduates and emerging designers. The results is a truly unique and high-end event, set to the elegant backdrop of the Chelsea Old Town Hall. With innovative design alongside truly exceptional craftsmanship, the fairs continue to highlight the dazzling talent that the UK has to offer in craft.

Applications now open...

The tenth anniversary show of Handmade in Britain will take place at the Chelsea Old Town Hall, from Friday 11th November to Sunday 13th November (with a Private View evening on Thursday 10th November).

Handmade in Britain welcomes online applications from contemporary craft makers working in the following disciplines: furniture, metal, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, paper and interior accessories.

Support for contemporary craftsmanship...

Handmade in Britain is well supported by leading industry voices including Crafts Magazine, Ceramic Review, Selvedge Magazine, Craft & Design Magazine, Arts Thread, Resident Magazine and Home of Artisans. The fairs are highly consumer led but are also well attended by trade buyers, interior designers and...

Please see our Application Pack for more information and the event and for details on how to apply. Please note, the deadline for applications is 28th April 2016.

Apply online now: handmadeinbritain.co.uk/chelsea

It's back! Handmade in Britain return to Kew Gardens

Applications now open...

Welcome to the second edition of Handmade at Kew at the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew! The craft event will take place from Thursday 6th October to Sunday 9th October 2016.

Handmade at Kew welcomes online applications from contemporary craft makers working in the following disciplines: furniture, metal, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, paper and sculpture.

Apply now for Handmade at Kew

Over 7,500 visitors...

The inaugural year of Handmade at Kew in 2015 drew a fantastic response, with both visitors and makers praising the exceptional standard, variety and innovation of the event and the work on show, alongside appreciation for the ideal setting and warm and buzzing atmosphere.

For the first year of the show, footfall was high with over 7,500 visitors attending over the four days of the show and the Private View evening. 

Makers across all disciplines welcome to apply

The leading showcase for Craft...

Handmade at Kew is set to become the leading international showcase for contemporary craft. The event is highly consumer orientated and enables visitors to view, buy or commission their perfect piece and take it home with them.

Please see our Application Pack for more information about the event and how to apply, available on our website or as a download here. Please note that the deadline for applications is 31st March 2016. 

Apply online now: handmadeinbritain.co.uk/kew