24-27 May 2023
THE CHELSEA BARRACKS SPRING FAIR
Belgravia’s esteemed neighbourhood celebrates its second edition of the Spring Fair, sponsored by House & Garden
With its Artisans’ Market, seminars and interactive workshops and a food and beverage market, Chelsea Barracks transforms its Garden Squares to celebrate the start of Spring.
From the 24th - 27th May 2023 Chelsea Barracks will return with its second Spring Fair. This year the Fair is being held in collaboration with House & Garden magazine, further cementing the development as a destination to sample the very best of British food and beverage, artisanal inspired products and workshops and seminars curated by Jo Thompson from pioneers in the design and garden world.
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The Artisans' Market
To champion independent makers, The Artisans’ Market will also return this year. Curated by Chelsea Barracks and House & Garden, Mulberry Square will be transformed once more into a marketplace for all to enjoy. From fabrics, interiors and garden accessories to vintage jewellery and beauty products, this year there will be something for everyone to take home.
Celebrating
Independent Makers
- Collins & Green Art - London-based art dealer, selling vintage affordable and decorative finds
- Minnow & Wolf - Blooms that promise to bring a large dose of freshly-picked happiness into your home
- Stelar - A collection of stylish, handcrafted bags and accessories - each with its own story
- Bloomsbury Revisited - Independent brand known for its hand-painted lampshades and bases
- Charlie Bordewich - Antiques dealer with collection of beautiful treasures
- Village London - Go-to brand for unique cushions and homewares
- Frafra Baskets - Ethically and sustainably produced from Bolgatanga, North Ghana
- Connock London - Award-winning British fragrance and skincare brand
- LAMP LDN - Eclectic homewares brand with heart, carefully and consciously chosen
- Bell Hutley - The go-to homeware designer for trend-setting tablescapes
- The Oxton Liqueur Company - Family business making 'dangerously delicious' award-winning fruit liqueurs
- Studio Pottery London - Showcasing a carefully curated studio and gallery space with ceramics for sale
- Botivo - The perfect spring non-alcoholic, handmade aperitif
- Kelling Home - Original headboards, wallpapers, cushions, textiles and lighting
- Louise Ferdinando - Supplier of vintage accessories and antique jewellery
- The Potting Shed - A natural & elegant florist and plant shop driven by seasonality & sustainability
Minnow & Wolf
Charlie Bordewich
Village London
Connock London
LAMP/LDN
The Oxton Liqueur Company
Kelling Home
Seminars & Workshops
During the Fair there will be a series of insightful seminars hosted by House & Garden editors, in conversation with leading tastemakers in interiors, art, design and gardens. Chelsea Barracks will also run a series of interactive workshops curated in collaboration with internationally renowned landscape & garden designer, and Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist Jo Thompson. Themes range from how to grow flowers for your home by Georgie Newbery to the nature-inspired process of jewellery design by Theo Fennell. Further hosts include James Alexander, Mark Diacono and Minnow & Wolf and Nikki Tibbles, to name a few.
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JO THOMPSON
BELL HUTLEY
Georgie Newbery
James Alexander Sinclair
Jason Williams
Mark Diacono
Minnow & Wolf
Nikki Tibbles
Theo Fennell
Jo Thompson
I am very excited to be curating the Best of British Gardens seminars for the Chelsea Barracks Spring Fair…
Seminar Programme
Wednesday 24th May
10:00 - 11:00KEYNOTE SEMINAR WITH HOUSE & GARDEN
David Nicholls in conversation with interior designer Benedict Foley
Creating gardens with atmosphere:
an insightful creative workshop with Jo Thompson
Flower Farm your garden and save the world one flower at a time:
an insightful talk and hand tied bouquet demonstration with Georgie Newbery
Hand Painting Lampshade Workshop:
a how-to creative workshop with Bell Hutley
Thursday 25th May
10:00 - 11:00KEYNOTE SEMINAR WITH HOUSE & GARDEN
Hatta Byng in conversation with Lucy Hamond Giles, of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler
A Taste of the Unexpected Herbs:
an insightful talk with demonstrations and tastings with Mark Diacono
A hands on floral workshop:
with Minnow & Wolf & Nikki Tibbles
Jo Thompson in conversation with James Alexander-Sinclair
Friday 26th May
10:00 - 11:00KEYNOTE SEMINAR WITH HOUSE & GARDEN
Clare Foster in conversation with Tom Hoblyn, a Chelsea Flower Show Gold winner and exhibitor at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show
Secret Gardens:
Jo Thompson in conversation with celebrity jeweller Theo Fennell
Small Space Gardening:
with Cloud Gardener, Jason Williams
Discover Garrison Square
Garrison Square, the heart of the Chelsea Barracks community and home to the historical Garrison Chapel, will be a destination to enjoy a relaxed bite, cooling gelato or a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. New restaurant, The Campaner, will also be open - offering relaxed all-day dining with Barcelona soul in the Square’s beautiful landmark building designed by architect Ben Pentreath.
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Experience the Sculpture Trail
Chelsea Barracks also invites visitors to explore its open spaces during the Fair with its fourth sculptural trail curated by Marshall Murray. The trail showcases a variety of work from world-class female artists, promoting equality within the art world and providing a platform in a central London public space to showcase their work.
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