The UK is home to a thriving community of artisan makers, from traditional craftspeople to innovative rural creatives. If you love handmade quality, independent brands, and authentic craftsmanship, this guide highlights the best of artisan makers UK and where to meet them in person at The Game Fair. Why British Artisan Makers Are Thriving in the UK Across Britain, more people are turning toward quality, sustainability, and handmade goods. This shift has placed British craftspeople back in the spotlight. What Makes Artisan Crafts Special? Every product is handcrafted with care Materials are often locally sourced Makers have specialist training or rare ...

Heritage crafts in the UK are experiencing a powerful revival. From traditional rural crafts to skills that shaped Britain’s countryside, more people than ever are seeking authentic, handcrafted knowledge. Read more to explore UK heritage crafts, why they matter, and how you can experience them firsthand at The Game Fair’s new Modern Ruralist Craft Yard. What Are Heritage Crafts and Why Do They Matter? Heritage crafts are the skills that built rural Britain and still shape it today. These traditional rural crafts not only preserve cultural history, but they also inspire modern makers and protect rare expertise from being lost. ...

"Being outside in nature 100% helps our mental health." Such is the view of Rob Dalton of Daltonwood, an artist whom you can watch at work at The Game Fair. He works in wood using chainsaws to create sculptures. An artist? Ten years ago however, nobody would have been more surprised than Rob to be described as an artist, let alone exhibiting at The Game Fair. As he says: "My sister commented, 'Rob, where has this come from? You've never had an artistic bone in your body.'" Ten years ago Rob was crippled by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After a ...

Glass blowing is an ancient craft that has been around since the days of the Old Testament. Blown glass can create many things - a beautiful ornament, a stunning light fitting or a practical dish or glass. So what is glass blowing? Basically it is the skill of creating shapes and objects in molten glass by blowing air into it. Master craftspeople can create everything from a wine glass to a statue. Furnaces in a workshop heat the glass to make it pliable and then a blowpipe shapes and introduces air into the glass. The blowpipe is rolled on a special ...