Events
This section lists all upcoming events involving members of the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft, including exhibiitions, craft shows and sales, practical workshops/tutorials and conferences. We aim to keep all information fully up-to-date, but if you are planning to travel to see a specific member at an event, it is sensible to contact them first to check that they will be in attendance.
Contemporary Crafts at Redditch Forge Mill Needle Museum
Date:Sat March 20, 2010 - Sun April 25, 2010 Time: Monday: Closed, Tuesday to Friday: 11.00am to 4.00pm and Saturday and Sunday: 1.00pm to 4.00pm. From April 1st Monday to Friday: 11.00am to 4.30pm and Saturday and Sunday: 11.00am to 4.00pm Location: Needle Mill Lane, Riverside, Redditch. B98 8HY Phone: 01527 62509 Web: http://www.forgemill.org.uk/exhibits.htm Designers:Martin Howard.
The Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen are delighted to bring their work to the Forge Mill Needle Museum. It is the first exhibition at this venue and showcases jewellery, furniture, textiles, ceramics, leather and more.
The high quality work on display is designed and made by the finest craftsmen and women in and around the county of Worcestershire and is available for sale and to commission.
RHS Spring Gardens Show
Date:Thu May 06, 2010 - Sun May 09, 2010 Location: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire Web: http://www.threecounties.co.uk Designers:Martin Howard.
The first national RHS Flower Show of the year, the Malvern Spring Gardening Show offers innovative, inspirational and creative ideas. From stunning show gardens to contemporary crafts and colourful fashion catwalks, the event is full of exciting features and well worth a visit.
Howie Schiansky at the Bear Steps Gallery
Date:Sun May 09, 2010 - Wed May 19, 2010 Location: Bear Steps Gallery, Fish Street, Shrewsbury. SY1 1UR Phone: 01743 356511 Designers:Howie Schiansky.
An exhibition of Howie's pottery will be on display at the Bear Steps Gallery in Shrewsbury from the 9th - 19th May 2010.
Howie's work will be on display along with Artists Penny Timmis and David Whiley.
The Contemporary Craft Fair - Bovey Tracey
Date:Fri June 11, 2010 - Sun June 13, 2010 Web: http://www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/ Designers:Martin Howard.
The Contemporary Craft Fair is a truly inspirational mix of some of the finest crafts people in the UK. Come and meet the makers of award winning ceramics, glass, silversmithing, jewellery, furniture, glass, textiles, metal, wood and leather.
Three Choirs Festival
Date:Sat August 07, 2010 - Sun August 15, 2010 Time: TBC Location: Gloucester Catherderal Designers:Martin Howard.
More information to come.
RHS Autumn Garden Show
Date:Sat September 25, 2010 - Sun September 26, 2010 Location: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire Web: http://www.threecounties.co.uk/malvernautumn/ Designers:Martin Howard.
An eclectic mix of country pursuits, inspiring displays and unique shopping, there is something here for everyone.
From delicious food halls with celebrity chef demonstrations, contemporary crafts, a spectacular RHS flower show, world of animals and giant vegetable competitions, the Malvern Autumn show brings together everything we know and love about nature at its finest.
Gorgeous Contemporary Craft Fair
Date:Sat October 09, 2010 - Sun October 10, 2010 Time: 10am - 5pm both days Location: Enginuity, Coalbookedale, Ironbdrige, Shropshire. TF8 7DQ Phone: 01952 884391 Web: http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions/enginuity/ Designers:Roy Abbott, Martin Howard.
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft are again bringing together some of the West Midlands' finest craftsmen and women for the Guild's annual flagship exhibition, 'Gorgeous', over the weekend of 9th and 10th October at Enginuity, Coalbrookdale.
The makers will also be joined by many of the region's top food and drink producers in association with Heart of England Fine Foods. Visitors to the 'Gorgeous' Contemporary Craft and Fine Food Fair will be able to view and buy or commission original craft work of the highest quality as well as meet the designer-makers. At the same time, they will be able to sample delicacies from local producers. Entrance to Gorgeous is £2.50 per person and free for children under 12 (this does not include entrance to Enginuity).
Showing Off
Date:Sat October 23, 2010 - Sun October 24, 2010 Time: Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10-4pm Location: Harley Centre, Ludlow College, Market Square, Ludlow, Shropshire Phone: 01746 765078 Designers:Roy Abbott, Martin Howard.
Designer makers from the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft will be exhibiting their unique hand crafted wares, joined by designer makers from the Worcester Guild. 'Showing Off', the annual selling exhibition, will showcase a wide selection of quality, contemporary work by Guild members and guests.
Disciplines on show will include: ceramics, leatherwork, furniture, basket making, glass, jewellery, textiles and forge work.
Free admission.
Attingham Park Frost Fair
Date:Fri December 03, 2010 - Sun December 05, 2010 Time: 11am - 4pm Location: Attingham Park, Shrewsbury Phone: 01743 708123 Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk Designers:Roy Abbott.
Avoid the crowded shopping centres this year and make Christmas shopping an enjoyable experience at Attingham with high quality local craft and food stalls in the historic setting of Attingham's house and grounds.