As we reach the end of another year we're reflecting on the inspiring exhibitors, fabulous events and enthusiastic and passionate visitors who made 2025 such a memorable year for Craft In Focus. Each event was filled with creativity, craftsmanship and conversations.

We welcomed thousands of visitors throughout the year and showcased work from some of the UK's finest contemporary makers and artists. We'd like to thank everyone who has supported our events - our fabulous exhibitors, the contractors and venues that we work with and, of course, everyone who visits our events and supports the UK craft industry and the many small independent businesses that exhibit with us. All of you have contributed to making our events the UK's leading craft fairs!

25 Years of Setting the Standard for UK Craft Fairs

2025 was actually a milestone for us as it marked 25 years of staging our very first event at the University of Surrey (we opened our doors to this event in April 2000). Since then we have grown to become the leading organiser of contemporary craft fairs in the UK, staying true to our ethos of showcasing only the finest UK makers 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 that the public perceive craft fairs.

Christmas Gift Inspiration

If you’re still looking for the perfect Christmas gift, our makers have created beautiful, unique pieces that can be treasured for years to come. Explore limited edition handmade pieces including jewellery, glass, ceramics, woodwook, textiles, artwork and more!

🎁Browse Craft In Focus Online and discover something special.

Reindeer Christmas Tree Decoration

Sweet little Christmas tree decoration in the shape of a reindeer with space to put chocolate in the middle.

Blue Opal Teardrop Earrings

Delicate and striking sterling silver earrings with teardrop-shaped opals 6x12mm

Glass Snowman

Fused glass snowman hanging from a red satin ribbon.

'Little Lovegarden’ jug

Stoneware jug with hand-painted design.

Veneering; Parquetry and Marquetry Weekend Course

Choose from a selection of designs using marquetry and parquetry on this weekend long fine woodworking course to create your own tray equipped with laminated handles, or a single handled wall hanging feature.

Felted Tango Dancers Picture

Handmade felt tango dancers picture with merino wool and silk. 8" x 8".

Unfolding Drama

Limited edition giclée print using archival inks on cotton fine art paper. Presented mounted and framed in a contemporary matt black frame and ready to hang on the wall.

Turtle Hatchling In Bronze

This life size sculpture of a hatchling turtle is solid bronze, so it has a wonderful weight to it.

Gin Glass – Golf

Beautifully hand etched gin balloon - 645 ml approx.

• RHS Garden Wisley - Contemporary Spring Craft Fair (30 April-4 May)

• Waterperry Gardens - Celebrating Ceramics and Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair (10-12 July)

• RHS Garden Hyde Hall - Contemporary Craft Fair (28-31 August)

• Hever Castle - Contemporary Craft Fair (10-13 September)

• RHS Garden Wisley - Contemporary Christmas Craft Fair and Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair (4-8 November)

If you are a maker or artist and have not yet applied for our 2026 events, we would advise sending in your application as soon as possible to be considered. Craft In Focus champions handmade British craft, and we select exhibitors based on originality, quality, and excellence of design.