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Crafting the Future:
Handmade Chelsea 2025, returning to Iconic
Chelsea Old Town Hall
Handmade Chelsea is back! One of the UK’s longest-running, and most
established, craft and design fairs is returning for its 18th season. After
the exciting changes introduced in 2024, the show, which this year will
run from Thursday 6th-Saturday 8th November, will be brighter than
ever.
Christine Feltham with Tucana Ceramics will be making her debut at
Handmade Chelsea 2025. Delivering quintessential wooden homewares,
Mill & Mooch was founded by Mimi in 2022. Designed to be both
practical and eye-catching with the natural colours and textures, each
piece is skilfully crafted using classic woodturning methods.
Celebrating the Nation’s Finest Makers in an Iconic Location
For nearly two decades, Handmade Chelsea has selected the brightest
and best making talent from across the British Isles, and beyond. The
2025 show – a 3-day celebration of exquisite UK making – will present
over 120 outstanding proponents of craft.
Handmade Chelsea in Partnership
In the unrivalled setting of Chelsea Old Town Hall, this annual event
will showcase every possible craft discipline from jewellery to
handprinted and handwoven textiles; handcrafted furniture to
decorative glass; functional and decorative ceramics; 昀椀ne art, print and
illustration to innovative and original fashion.
Perfectly Placed for the Christmas Season
Handmade Chelsea is always perfectly placed to kick-o昀昀 the
Christmas buying season. During the event, the most beautiful and
original presents can be purchased, directly from the talented people
who make them.“As one of the UK’s longest-running craft fairs,
Handmade Chelsea continues to champion excellence in contemporary
craft. At a time when independent makers need our support more than
ever, the fair o昀昀ers a vital platform to connect with the artists, discover
their work, and invest in meaningful, handmade pieces that stand the
test of time.” Piyush Suri, Founder, Handmade in Britain
Handmade Chelsea is partnering once more with craft industry societies
and organisations to further the reach of its talented exhibitors and to
represent the wider world of UK craft to our discerning visitors. To give
a taste of this year’s partners:
The British Society of Enamellers will be exhibiting for the 昀椀rst time
with 10 of their makers, taking their own dedicated gallery.
Building on last year’s inaugural award, the Society of Designer
Craftsmen will be awarding no fewer than two prizes for Outstanding
Artistry and Innovation at the 2025 show. This partnership sees two
organisations, the longest UK craft society and one of the UK’s
longest-running craft shows, joining forces to celebrate our
extraordinary craft practitioners.
“Chelsea 2023 stands out as one of my best fairs. The Handmade team,
unwaveringly supportive,drew in an interested crowd despite very
challenging circumstances. I always look forward to this event, not just
as an exhibitor but also for the chance to enjoy it as a customer.” Ulli
Kaiser – exhibitor
www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk.
Faithfully Supporting Established UK Talent
Handmade Chelsea has always showcased the 昀椀nest, most established
craftspeople in the UK. The 2025 show will be no exception! From a
selection of extraordinary craft practitioners, here is a small taster of
this year’s exhibitors:
A deep conviction unpins the work of Jade Meridian. In her work, she
strives to honour ages-old traditions of artisanal handwork, creating
exquisite bespoke designs that celebrate timeless beauty and elegance.
Julie Gurr draws on traditional basketry techniques from the UK and
beyond, adapting methods to suit the material and design of each piece.
Willow is her primary material, which she grows herself.
Award winning jeweller Emma Calvert explores the creative possibilities
of textiles as jewellery, reworking ribbons and fabrics into distinctive
modern treasures.
Andrew Hazeldon Ceramics Julie Gurr Willowweaver Emma Calvert
Jewellery
Fostering the Making Stars of the Future
“In 2025, Handmade Chelsea will continue its near two decade-long
quest to underpin the very best in UK designer-making talent and to
foster the making talent of the future.: Dan Goode, Consultant Director
of Handmade in Britain.
While supporting UK Making in the present, Handmade Chelsea has
always fostered and championed those who will carry the torch of UK
making into the future. With areas dedicated to new makers, visitors can
browse the next generation of making stars!
From a selection of outstanding new talent at the 2025 show, here are
two new makers who typify the vibrancy of future UK craft:
The winner of the Handmade Oxford 2025 Society of Designer
Craftsmen Award for Outstanding Innovation in Craft and Design,
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