Call for Makers – Handmade Oxford, The International Contemporary Craft Festival
25 February 2026
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Handmade Oxford | The International Contemporary Craft Festival
Exhibit. Demonstrate. Teach.
12–14 June 2026 | Waterperry Gardens
Are you an independent designer–maker ready to reach a new audience in Oxfordshire? Applications are now open.
Set within the beautiful grounds of Waterperry Gardens, Handmade Oxford is one of the UK’s leading curated craft festivals, bringing together over 170 outstanding designer–makers and a loyal, craft-focused buying audience.
More than a stand space, it’s a platform to grow your reach and reputation. Showcase your work in a carefully curated setting, demonstrate your process live to an engaged crowd, and host paid, bookable workshops. It’s a powerful opportunity to build visibility, credibility and direct sales while connecting meaningfully with collectors and first-time buyers.
Applications are welcomed from individual makers, groups and organisations across all contemporary craft disciplines. Stand, trestle table and gazebo options available.