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Open studios round-up - Christmas shopping in London
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To source gifts that that are both thoughtful and not mass produced, why not plan a visit to an artist and maker's open studio? Over the next few weekends, there is a flurry of studios open. You can meet maker's, see them at work and buy beautiful and original handcrafted art, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and woodwork for friends and family.- 0 comment
- Tags: art, artist studios, artists, camberwellartsfestival, ceramics, Christmas presents, Christmas shopping, Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Arts Deptford, coldharbourstudios, handcrafted jewellery, jewellery, jewellery makers, open studios, Pullens Yards, textiles, the arches, the chocolate factory, vanguard studios, woodwork
Festival Vibes at Handmade Oxford
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Throughout the four days there were stalls selling jewellery, woodwork, artwork, glass, blankets, scarves, art. The beautiful list of desirable pieces goes on . . .- 0 comment
- Tags: art, bangles, blankets, ceramics, contemporary craft, craft, craftsmanship, glass, glass blowing, handcrafted, handcrafted glass, handcrafted jewellery, Handmade in Britain, Handmade Oxford, jewellery, lambswool, Oxford, Oxfordshire, scarves, silk, silver, stoneware, Waterperry Gardens, wooden boxes, woodwork
Craft in Focus at RHS Garden Wisley
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This symphony of spring provided a splendid backdrop for Craft in Focus, a five day spectacular of over 140 makers showcasing their work in marquees erected upon the green lawns of Wisley.
Cheltenham Crafts Festival
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The Craft Festival Cheltenham is a not-for-profit event organised by Sarah James and her team. In partnership were The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsman, Unit Twelve, Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Find a Maker.- 0 comment
- Tags: Alison Taylor, ceramics, Cheltenham, Cheltenham Spa, contemporary craft, craft, Craft Festival Bovey Tracey, craft makers, glass, glass artists, glass blowing, handbags, handcrafted, handcrafted jewellery, jewellery, leatherworkers, Lisa Gibson, Maggie Williams, Mark Dally, metalworkers, Nick Membery, Pippin Scott, potters, pottery, silver, silversmiths, textiles, woodworkers
Collect 2022 - Inspired by Nature
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Last week I attended the impressive Collect 2022, London. Run by the Crafts Council, it is a gathering of UK and international galleries showcasing some of the finest contemporary craft in the world to an audience of collectors and first time buyers.- 0 comment
- Tags: art, art glass, ceramacists, ceramic art, ceramics, Collect, Collect 2022, contemporary craft, craft, craft makers, crafts council, Eleanor Lakelin, glass, handcrafted glass, handcrafted jewellery, Helen Beard, jewellery, jewellery makers, John Makepeace OBE, Lucy MacDonald, Marc Ricoult, Michael Peterson, Nancy Sutcliffe, Sarah Myerscough Gallery, somerset house, textile art, textiles, Thrown, Verity Pulford
Pullens Yards Open Studios
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Early Saturday morning I carved out a few treasured hours for myself and darted across London to Elephant & Castle for a visit to Pullens Yards Open Studios.