This popular annual event is guaranteed to offer a huge range of hand-made items suitable for any member of the family. Christmas shopping for unique gifts starts here – and that’s official.
The event, at St Peter’s Church, Hook Norton is organised by Jan and Roger Hughes and takes place every autumn. As well as offering a host of gift ideas it raises thousands of pounds for the church. Last year’s total came to £8,000.
“It’s such a popular event. There are plenty lovely things to buy, as well as fabulous home-made cakes and savouries in the extended St Peter’s community Font Cafe,” said Mrs Hughes.
"As well as the stalls selling crafts, we have some amazing demonstrations including one by Julie Farren who makes nostalgic knits on her hand-cranked vintage knitting machine.”
The craft fair – which takes place from 10am – 5pm – will offer everything from pickles and preserves to paintings, textiles (including beautiful bags made from recycled velvets and denim), pottery, silver jewellery, hand-made soaps and cosmetics, traditional hobby horses and toys, fused glasswork, woodcarving, soya candles, a chocolatier, felt work, Christmas wreaths, pinboards and jewellery made from cutlery.
This year’s selection of sellers include new crafts to the Hooky event. These include flower-set resin work, miniature wooden houses, powertex sculpted work, pottery and silver jewellery.
Visitors will also find silk applique cushions, Fair Isle themed knitwear, Christmas wreaths, lino cut prints and cards, delightful macrame fairies, metal sculpture, mixed media paintings, fused glass, candlesticks made from cast antlers, patchwork quilts, animal art, fabric notice boards, traditional rocking horses and toys, beaded jewellery, wheat bags, neck warmers and door stops - and last but not least scroll-work nativity scenes.
“It’s a huge amount of work organising this big event but such an important fund raiser as well as being a day so much enjoyed by folk from the local community as well as visitors from much further afield - such is it’s reputation for variety and quality of crafts,” said Mrs Hughes.
1. Beautiful macrame fairies
Fay Jephcott will be selling her sweet macrame fairies - a wonderful handmade gift idea Photo: Fay Jephcott
2. Hand-made chocolate Christmas trees
Shelley Van Loen's hand-made chocolates are sure to sell like hot cakes. Shelley is a concert violinist and keen chocolatier Photo: Shelley Van Loen
3. Wonderful decorative glass by Moi Nally
These wonderful decorative glass tea lights are just some of the items being sold by Moi Nally Photo: Moi Nally
4. Woodland cottages by The Tuppence Store
The Tuppence Store will be at the Craft Fair with their delightful wooden houses Photo: Tuppence Store