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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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2 Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue

Contemporary Designer Crafts at RHS Hyde Hall

 

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Shop Online at Craft In Focus Online

Shop online from some of the UK’s finest contemporary craftmakers and artists.

Craft In Focus has been supporting contemporary UK craftmakers for over 20 years.  Our online selling platform offers you the same high standard of work that visitors to our contemporary craft fairs have come to expect but gives you the opportunity of viewing and purchasing from the comfort of your own sofa!

Explore the work of the UK’s finest craftmakers and artists on our dedicated online shopping platform. From contemporary designs to timeless pieces, find unique, handcrafted items that celebrate skill and passion.

www.craftinfocusonline.com

The Challenge Is Back!

Our Waterperry event takes place 10-12 July 2026, and we are inviting our exhibitors to produce scaled-down versions of their exquisite work, for display and to purchase.

Find details of the ceramicists' challenge here

Find details of the jewellers and silversmiths' challenge here

Celebrating Ceramics and Desire Fair - Joint Event at Waterperry Gardens 2025

Here's an overview giving an insight into our successful 2025 event.

☆ Celebrating 25 Years of Craft In Focus 

April 2025 marked a remarkable milestone — 25 years since Craft In Focus staged its very first event at Guildford University and opened the doors on 15 April 2000. Since then, we have grown to become the UK’s leading organiser of contemporary craft fairs, staying true to our ethos of showcasing only the finest British craftmakers and artists.

Unlike many other events, we strictly prohibit imported or mass-produced work, ensuring visitors are purchasing work direct from the makers selected to exhibit with us. This dedication has set us apart, earning us an outstanding reputation and redefining the way the public perceives craft fairs.

“After just a few years organising our events, one organiser accused me saying ‘but you are just cherry picking the best craft makers for your shows’.  I was very proud to reply ‘Yes’, and we still do.” - Rob Chapman, Founder and Owner

Visitor Comments

  • “Best ever and I have been taken to many.”
    – D Kilborn, Horley

  • “What a brilliant show. So well laid out. Stall holders very friendly. High quality craft and products. Will definitely go again.”
    – S Dennis, Copthorne

  • “Lovely fair, always worth visiting.”
    – B Scanlon, Epsom

  • “Love this craft show. Have to come back for every show as always something new to see. Love the fact there is a huge diversity of different crafts. Also extremely interesting to watch items being made.”
    – Z Sharp, Chatham

  • “A lovely range of stalls, can highly recommend.”
    – C Navis

  • “Lovely craft fair good selection. Well worth visiting.”
    – J Dubrau, Burton Bradstock, Dorset

  • “Absolutely gorgeous range of items. Well worth visiting, great for gifts and for me!”
    – J Funnell, Chelmsford

  • “Excellent and a very high quality of exhibitor.”
    – S Rann, Horsham

  • “Probably the best craft fair I’ve visited and I go to a lot of them.”
    – J Revell, Crawley

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Virtual Wisley Spring 2020

Unfortunately the Contemporary Spring Craft Fair which takes place at RHS Garden Wisley has been cancelled this year.  We are therefore staging a virtual version here. (Best viewed on a tablet, laptop or desktop computer).

We know it is not the same as meeting the makers and seeing their products (as well as enjoying the beautiful gardens at Wisley) but we hope that you’ll have a browse through to see the exhibitors we have here and access their websites and/or social media sites.

There are also some links to videos showing the makers creating their work.

We're not going to ask for your contact details to view these pages, but if you would like to be kept informed about our future events by joining our mailing list, we'd be delighted to welcome you. Just sign up to stay in touch. 

We hope that you will continue to show your support for the UK’s vibrantly creative craft sector and be ready to come and meet them at our future events.

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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…

And if you like that...

Celebrating Ceramics showcases the very best in the world of contemporary ceramics. This fine selection of artistic talent is set against the backdrop of Waterperry House and Gardens...

Buy from independent jewellers

Why Buy From Independent Designer Makers

Click the picture above to find out about the benefits of buying direct from independent jewellers at our events!

Show guide download

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Downloads work best using Chrome or Safari browsers (not currently configured to work with Google mobile App).

25 Years of Excellence

Showcasing Excellence In Craftsmanship For 25 Years

Click the image above to read about our legacy of creativity and craftmanship

Buying Contemporary Craft

Buying Contemporary Craft

Click the image above to read about buying direct from independent makers at our events!