The Maker's Fair at Standen House and Gardens is an eagerly awaited event highlighting the finest creative talent in the south. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the croquet lawns and housed under a large marquee, this fair is a celebration of contemporary craft, handmade wares, and Art. Expect to find luxury knitwear, ceramics, basketry, printmaking, textiles, contemporary jewellery and more.
Visitors can enjoy the opportunity to shop directly from the artisans themselves and discover unique pieces.
Throughout the event, guests can immerse themselves in artist demonstrations, where they can witness the magic of stone and wood carving, printmaking, ceramics and other captivating crafts first-hand.
No need to book ahead and entrance is included in house and garden admission. Please see national trust website for more details: The Makers Fair | National Trust
Aeyglom: Colourful bowls and cups using soft polished porcelain
Amanda Chalmers: Handmade, silver and gold jewellery, with beautiful semi-precious stones
Andrew Poder: Woodwork sculptor and box maker
Cabby Luxford: Smoke-first ceramic vessels
Chris Ford: Stoneware and porcelain, table lamps, vases, & tableware
Chrissy Silver: Porcelain table lights, pendants, and tea light holders
D K Adam Mosaics: Nature inspired stained glass mosaic panels
Dan Howey: Woodwork items, spoons, brushes, and furniture
Eelo and Ider: Quilting textile art pieces and accessories
Frances Bloomfield: Surrealist 3D collage dioramas
Glenice Hoffmann: Sculptural ceramics
Gordon Hayes: Stone carver
Helen J. Holroyd: Bold, colourful illustrations
Imaginarium Atelier: Traditional goldsmithing and theatrical art jewellery
Inky Kat Studio: Prints, paper cuts, and printed clothing
IZABO: Pendants, bracelets, textured bangles, stacking rings, and single stone necklaces
Jennifer Gow: Nature inspired lino cuts
Julie Ingham: Lino prints and textile design
Juliet Walters: Sculptural and functional ceramics
Karina Gill: Etched silver bowls and silver jewellery set with semi-precious stones
Kate Brigden: Pottery - tableware, lamp bases
Katie Wollaston: Textile and tin assemblages
KP Studio: Handmade slab built ceramics using lino impression technique
laslett england: Silk scarves
Lauren Hayes: Botanical paper sculptures set in glass domes
Liz Padgham Major: Hand embroidery art with a narrative of nature
Lizzie Kershaw: Botanical inspired jewellery in silver and gold
MAKU UK: Leather slippers, bags, gillets, and accessories made from deadstock
Mary Wright: Wheel thrown stoneware ceramics for use in the home
Misty Cashmere: Slow fashion using natural fibres and fabrics for men and women in cashmere, merino, yak yarn, and hemp
Natty Bijou: Hand-crafted jewellery inspired by travel and nature using casting techniques
Rhoda K Baker: 3D abstract paper constructions and other paper based work
Renush: Leather accessories
Rosie Priestley: Recycled sterling silver and gold jewellery, with precious and semi-precious stones
Ruth Readman: Hand-built ceramics inspired by the Dorset landscape
Sarah Becvar Design: Embroidered linen wares
Sarah Rickard Art: Decorative ceramic plaques and platters
Scarlett Sky: Leather bags and accessories
Verity Rebecca: Eco gold and silver jewellery with responsible gemstones - earrings, pendants, bracelets through to cufflinks and tie pins
Skinner Designs: End grain chopping boards, knife blocks
Sophia & Matt: Bags and accessories
Stitch n' Shenanigans: Whimsical woodland animal collectibles made using Harris tweed, linen, cotton
Wolfram Lohr: Leatherwork including belts, wallets, plant hangers
Yellow Minnow Sketch: Botanical paintings, printed table linen, cards, and prints
Yolande Beer: Decorative ceramic tableware