Bridget Wheatley is an established jeweller, living & working in Oxfordshire. Bridget epitomizes the term designer/maker with an instinctive talent & curiosity, which has stayed with her from her childhood in Hertfordshire. Find Bridget on Facebook and Instagram.

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Merlin is an Oxford based artist specialising in events painting. He also loves to paint local scenes/architecture and give his own spin on a magical Oxford with his Rad Cam Man illustrations and prints. Lastly but not leastly he has invented his own circular Origami.

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Oxford based ceramic studio and shop. Handmade porcelain cups, bowls, home decor, gifts and jewellery. All designs are created and carefully handcrafted by Kina Gorska in English Bone China.

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Lucy’s handmade lanterns, lampshades and stitched pictures are made using fabric from pre-loved clothes.  She uses machine and hand sewing and unusual embellishments such as buttons and lace to add texture to her work. 

You Light My Fire sells campfire & BBQ Kits in repurposed vintage tins which include everything you'll need to get the flames going, including kindling, assorted tinder and that all important SPARK. The vintage tin designs mostly date from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s although some designs are over 100 years old. With glorious patina and provenance, they’ve been passed through hands through time. And all have a secret story...as well as an awesome Campfire Kit.

Swan School student Elara Vilar's first book will be available to buy at the fair! In the enchanting world of "The Dragon's Lair," an extraordinary tale unfolds as a young girl, Alice, finds herself facing an unimaginable fate. Kidnapped by a fearsome dragon, she is taken far away from her home and loved ones.

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Oxford-based printmaker Rowena Purrett specialises in linocut relief prints and will be selling a variety of hand printed cards and prints. 

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Tomfoolery Crafts is a small workshop based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, specialising in wood carvings made mostly from exotic hardwoods. Much of the wood used is reclaimed or purchased as offcuts and all is responsibly sourced from reputable sources. As a person with Autism and ADHD, much of the artist’s work is created with neurodiversity in mind and are extremely pleasing to the touch. Whether looking for subtle stim toys, or beautiful bowls sanded to a mirror shine, there’s sure to be something to please everyone.

Handmade practical and useful gifts from this south Oxfordshire studio, using luxury materials saved from landfill such as linen, silk and leather. Perfect gives for the conscious consumer. #reusereducerecycle

Orinoco's mission is to banish boredom and save the planet using creativity and play to inspire the reuse of materials. Over its 25 year history, Orinoco has saved lorry loads of interesting resources from ending up in landfill. Orinoco sells scrap items for art, crafts, play and creative projects as well as new art materials, refurbished tools and DIY stuff.​

About nine years ago Clare started pottery part-time at Oxford City College and then carried on with Jane Hanson in Waterstock. She makes and decorates plates, quite large jars, as well as small items –  excellent Christmas presents. With no ambition to make hundreds of the same thing her display is very varied.

"My work is often inspired by vessels I have seen, some of them quite ancient ones in museums. Other shapes emerge in a more spontaneous interaction between wheel, hands and clay. People often comment on the quietness and “Japanese” feel of my work–something which perhaps comes from growing up in northern California next to the sea."

Khalil has 20 year experience in designing and sewing in Syria and Egypt. He started a small business in Oxford making soft furnishings (curtains, cushions etc.) from recycled fabric and also offers repairs. 

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Becky's jewellery has an asymmetrical, organic look with an elegant touch. She takes a lot of inspiration from travels abroad, developing ideas from local art & design and from the landscape around with all its beautiful forms. 

Colin Wade is a local author living in Headington with his wife and grown up children. An avid reader, he started writing in 2016 and has released five crime and conspiracy thrillers, which will be on sale at the fair.

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Jewellery made from polymer clay beads. The main beads are hand made and matched with new and recycled beads.

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Oxford based graphic design agency specialising in publication design, branding, illustration, copy-writing and consultancy services. In 2019 we launched a series of products to compliment our client work.

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“My constant search is for elegance, and the lines of my collections of individually handcrafted jewellery reflect both the influence of my training in design and my passion for contemporary art."

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Community Action Ghana sells a range of handmade items sewn using stunning and colourful Ghanaian fabrics. All profits go towards building toilets, clean water systems and libraries in the Volta region of Ghana.

Local real bread baker Catherine Paxton makes a range of sourdough and yeasted breads, as well as buns and cookies using organic flour from Shipton Mill and other ingredients thoughtfully sourced with sustainability in mind.

Creative quilting - some 3D! - and other beautiful gifts made from fabric! 

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Handcrafted Artisan Treasures by Suzanne Heinrich

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"I live in Headington, Oxford and create handmade sustainable bags, which come in a variety of shapes, styles and materials, from shopping totes to styled handbags. As well as bags, I make silk and non-silk scrunchies, cosmetic bags and specially for Christmas, handmade stockings. I also do commissioned work if you would like a particular style, fabric or size."

Art is a versatile activity that’s suitable for all age groups. Whether your little ones need a new activity or your teenagers are spending too much time online, give them a chance to express themselves with art. Cygnets Art School curates exclusive art courses and lessons for children aged five and above.

Twisted Root started from a love of jewellery, in particular jewellery made from natural, semi-precious stones. All the pieces are handmade, so nothing is mass produced. It is a wonderful thing when you resonate with a stone's properties after intuitively being drawn to its beauty.