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Contemporary Craft & Design Fairs

Purchase direct from the very best craft makers and artists in the UK

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CALENDAR 2021

RHS Garden Wisley
29 April - 3 May 2021
POSTPONED

Trentham Gardens
10-13 June 2021

Celebrating Ceramics at Waterperry Gardens
16-18 July 2021 

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
27-30 August 2021

Hever Castle & Gardens
9-12 September 2021

Crowthorne
29-31 October 2021

November Events
To Be Confirmed

Don't miss our other events

Our Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fairs feature the best from contemporary jewellers in a wide range of materials - not just gold, silver or platinum, but acrylic, paper, glass, aluminium, copper and more…


Event Updates

We have created our Online Craft Village to support our valued exhibitors. As small businesses, they have gone to extraordinary lengths this year to keep trading despite the pandemic - many have been unable to sell their work at craft fairs as most of them were cancelled.

Now is the perfect time to show your support. Take a wander through our Online Craft Village to see makers who either exhibited or would have been exhibiting with Craft In Focus during 2020 - it has links to their websites, shops and social media pages where you can often buy direct. Your support could be critical to their livelihoods, and will be greatly appreciated!

A virtual version of our 2020 West Horsley Place event is available here.

A virtual version of our 2020 Winchester Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing event is available here.

We're Good To GoCraft In Focus have been awarded the We're Good To Go industry standard from Visit England, confirming it is adhering to the Government's Covid-19 re-opening guidance.

Due to the Covid-19 situation, we have had to cancel our final two events of 2020, for Winchester and West Horsley Place, but we remain "Good to go" for when things eventually pick up.

In the ongoing restrictions please consider buying from small businesses this year as more than ever before they need your support. If you use the online virtual listings for our exhibitors you'll be buying from the person who has designed and made the product themselves.

About Us

Sandra YoungCraft Shows with a refreshing contemporary twist!

  • Placed above all other shows of its kind in the UK - "50 of the best" The Independent
  • Discover an exciting alternative shopping experience
  • British made by talented craftmakers
  • No imported or mass–produced products
  • Purchase from those who have a real passion for the work they create
  • Discuss bespoke commissions with makers in a relaxed atmosphere

Craft in Focus events have earned an enviable reputation for selecting only the very best professional designers, artists and craftsmen for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design. Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original and affordable designs created by some of the finest craftsmen and artists in the UK. Textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more… See more images on our Facebook page.

Accessibility:

Events are staged at either indoor venues or in Marquees when at Garden venues. All events have full disabled access.

Tickets:

Ticket purchasing will be updated for each event, due to the Covid-19 situation. Further information will be on the individual event pages. 

Why Visit A Craft In Focus Event:

RHS Hyde HallOur events have become widely recognised for presenting a stunning and varied choice of contemporary work. The fairs present highly talented exhibitors who have been selected for their superb and innovative craftsmanship and have a genuine passion for the work they create.

  • See and purchase from an exciting range from both emerging British talent as well as more established designer makers. Commissioning special items is welcomed from many of the exhibitors, allowing you to purchase something that is truly unique and special to you, and often offers an opportunity to be involved in the creative process.
  • Meet contemporary craftmakers to purchase something special that has been designed and handcrafted in the UK rather than mass-produced overseas.
  • Discuss the designs with the makers and discover how the work is created and what provides the makers with their inspiration.
  • Purchase unique products of a quality that is not seen amongst the mass produced items on the high street.

Our rigorous selection process ensures only the very best makers are selected, and our reputation for bringing together such a wealth of talent in one place is unrivalled.