PRESS RELEASE Handmade in Britain www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk [email protected] 02072865110 jhjh Handmade in Britain announce the 8th edition of the annual winter showcase Handmade in Britain 14 The Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair 14th-16th November | Private View: 13th November | Chelsea Old Town Hall, London www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/chelsea-14/november Handmade in Britain returns to Chelsea Old Town Hall for the 8th year of The Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair. This Christmas season over 100 UK based designer makers will showcase the best of contemporary fine crafts in all disciplines across fashion and Interiors over three days at the historic and beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall. The show is an inspiring alternative to the high street and a unique opportunity to browse exceptional crafts, buy unique and handmade gifts or commission a bespoke piece of work. This is a luxury shopping experience with added value, a very special chance to buy directly from the makers and discover the inspirations and processes behind the work of Britain’s most skilled craftspeople. Handmade in Britain 14: The Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair offers a unique opportunity to explore British contemporary crafts in a showcase of innovative design alongside exceptional craftsmanship presenting a rich variety of form, function and style… Indulge your wardrobe this Christmas with luxury fashion and accessories, each piece handmade and unique… Renowned textile artist Carole Waller presents effortlessly wearable art in rich hand painted silk garments and Nottingham’s Yakshi Malhotra showcases her collection of luxury knitwear and scarves. Taisir Gibreel’s vibrant silk scarf collection is based on original hand drawings and celebrates colour, culture and diversity and Jane Hopkinson presents sculptural shapes, clean lines and striking tones in her handmade leather handbags. Architectural influences are present in Jewellery designer Sarah Herriot’s cutting edge, CAD designed pieces with silver, gold and rubber, and Beth Gilmour presents her award-winning collections featuring bi-coloured stones, shaded gold and signature intricate leaf patterns. Amongst the covetable pieces for your home discover a wealth of gift ideas to explore in time for Christmas… Scotland’s Sian Patterson creates ceramics as ‘functional still life’ and showcases a quiet collection of work both familiar and distinctive, and Jonathan Rogers’ glass work presents an exploration of texture, pattern and a layering of colour in pieces that are modern, understated and elegant. Daniel Latorre-Cruz exhibits handmade paper lighting rendered from recycled paper and tree fibres and Sarah Grove exhibits her textile-inspired bowls, jugs and vases from her collection of buttoned, patchwork and quilted ceramics. Mark Hanvey from Northern Ireland showcases wood work of a finely detailed and delicate nature in functional and conceptual forms and Goldborough offer home textiles with a modern aesthetic created with environmentally sustainable materials. See all our exhibitors on our website Heart Home New Graduate Showcase Alongside established and well-known makers the show celebrates new talent, and invites you to meet designers at the very start of their career in the New Graduate Showcase, this year supported by Heart Home. The editors of Heart Home have carefully selected the brightest new talent in fashion and interiors to present their work in a dedicated gallery area in what for many is their first professional show. Notes to the editors: . Handmade in Britain 14 is open: 11:00 – 19:00 Fri 14th Nov and 11:00 – 18:00 Sat 15th - Sun 16th Nov Private View: Thurs 13th Nov 18:00 – 21:00 (Private View Passes only) One day entry £7 online available soon at www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/chelsea14/November/tickets One Day entry £10/£7 concessions available on the door Venue: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, London, SW3 5EE www.rbkc.gov.uk/venueschelsea For further press information and private view passes contact: [email protected] / 020 7286 5110 High resolution images are available. Handmade in Britain exists to support, promote and celebrate designer-makers who create their work in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We increase accessibility and visibility, create market opportunities and maintain high standards in the craft sector whilst providing a comprehensive support programme towards a bright future for British craft and design. Our work provides a platform for design and craft talent through both our own events and collaborations with other organisations, alongside a mentoring programme and membership scheme. Visit us: www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk Follow us: twitter.com/handmadebritain Find us: www.facebook.com/handmadeinbritain Handmade in Britain 4 Formosa Street London W9 1 EE 02072865110 Handmade in Britain 14 is supported by