Purchase direct from the very best craft makers and artists in the UK
2026
Contemporary Craft Fair
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
28-31 August 2026
Contemporary Craft Fair
Hever Castle & Gardens
10-13 September 2026
Contemporary Craft Fair
2 Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue
RHS Garden Wisley
4-8 November 2026
Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair
2 Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue
RHS Garden Wisley
4-8 November 2026
2027
Contemporary Craft Fair
RHS Garden Wisley
29 April - 3 May 2027
NEW Celebrating Ceramics South
AND
Silversmithing & Jewellery Fair
2 Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue
Hever Castle & Gardens
14-16 May 2027
Celebrating Ceramics AND
Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair
2 Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue
Waterperry Gardens
9-11 July 2027
Contemporary Craft Fair
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
27-30 August 2027
Contemporary Craft Fair
Hever Castle & Gardens
9-12 September 2027
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.
Now available, Craft In Focus, organisers of curated contemporary craft events for UK artists and designer makers, have created this guide .
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
“Best ever and I have been taken to many.”
– D Kilborn, Horley
“The level of the artisans is insane! Everything is beautiful and Hever Castle is a great venue. Will definitely come back!”
– A Cueva, London
“Amazing gifts at this real craft show produced by genuine talented craftmakers. I bought several things.”
– S Garner
“Greatest craft fair around.”
– J Cain, Sutton
“This is by far one of the best craft fairs to come to.”
– C Burchell, Colchester
“Amazing variety of really high-quality art and crafts. Blown away by the standard of craftsmanship. This is not your ordinary craft fair.”
– A Dorin, Gosport
“Always brilliant. An annual treat.”
– F Beckerman, Westcliff on Sea
“Excellent craft fair at Hever …. Lovely atmosphere, lovely crafts, beautiful gardens. What more can you ask for...Thoroughly enjoyable day and always look forward to Craft In Focus fairs.”
– J Hunt, Hayes
“A most interesting event which showcases so much individual talent and craftsmanship.”
– A Lewis, London
I handbuild sculptural vessels, using shaping and darting to create a curved shape out of flat pieces of clay slabs, before fine modelling and trimming to enhance the shape and sharpen edges. I love texture, sometimes adding a layer of textured slip to a piece, and using ‘dry’ glazes and volcanic glazes to further create interesting details in the surface.
Here's an overview giving an insight into our successful 2025 event.
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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…
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...
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Makers shown on this website will not necessarily be exhibiting at all Craft In Focus events.
To promote as many designer makers as possible Craft In Focus encourages different makers at each event. © All work shown is copyright of the maker named.
