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TWO EXCITING EVENTS FOR 2027

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Craft In Focus is inviting applications for two ceramic fairs taking place in 2027. Ceramic artists are welcome to apply to either or both events.


Closing date for applications: Monday 9 November 2026.


Craft In Focus has been staging contemporary mixed discipline craft events for over 25 years and a Celebrating Ceramics event at Waterperry Gardens since 2019.


Both events will be staged alongside a Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair. The Desire Fairs have their own established following and since we introduced the Desire Fair alongside Celebrating Ceramics at Waterperry three year's ago, they have brought a new audience to Celebrating Ceramics.

Hever Castle & Gardens

14-16 May 2027


Held within the award-winning grounds of Hever Castle, near Edenbridge in Kent where Craft In Focus has been staging a mixed discipline event for many years and events in Kent for over 25 years.

Waterperry Gardens

9-11 July 2027


Held on the lawns in front of Waterperry House, near Oxford. Celebrating Ceramics has been held here since 2019 and now has a loyal following of visitors who are prepared to travel to this venue, the home of Art in Action for many years.

Why Exhibit
  • Open layouts in beautiful settings
  • Curated events to maintain a high standard of work and displays
  • Exhibit among other leading artists while presenting to an appreciative audience
  • Discounted tickets available for exhibitors to offer to their collectors/customers for advance bookings
  • Large publicity campaigns
  • Social evenings after shows close to the public
  • Overnight security
  • On-site exhibitor camping
  • Live music

Please take a look at our video below.

What Exhibitors Say!

"Thanks for a great show, so well organised and a fantastic selection of ceramics." - CCH Ceramics


"The show this year was the best show I've ever had. Nearly double of what I normally take and I thought I was doing well before! And so many orders." - June Dobson


"It is a pleasure to exhibit at this well-curated event, surrounded by such an exceptional range of potters and ceramicists in a lovely location. My numerous repeat customers were evidence of the value of returning as an exhibitor, and the quality of your team's promotion and marketing." - Elaine Humpleby


"The highest takings of any show I've ever done. Last year was excellent but this year exceeded my expectations. Everything ran smoothly, great communication from organisers." - Marika du Plessis Art & Ceramics


"It is my favourite show of the year." - Gilly Whittington Ceramics


"A knowledgeable and engaged audience." - Diane Griffin Ceramics


"Very well curated, well published, high quality exhibitors." - Marina Randall Ceramics


"High volume of interested visitors and good conversations with them." - Catchpole Saffell Art


"It was such a beautiful setting and had many loyal customers who love coming. It felt like a privilege to be there." - Lucy Rutter Studio Pottery

How To Apply

Applications must be received by Monday 9 November 2026.


Please note that the forms are fillable pdfs so it's best to open on a PC rather than a tablet. However you can, if you wish, print out the forms, complete by hand and scan/photograph and email back.

 

You will be asked to send four product images and one of your stand/display to upload. Please note these are curated events, so be aware that the quality of the photographs is how the quality of your work and application will be judged.


We will notify you of the outcome of your application between early December to mid-January. Thank you for your patience while applications are being reviewed.

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