EXHIBITION NEWS

2009 

  • British Contemporary Crafts Bristol - 26-27 September
  • Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EH
  • Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 11am-5pm
  • Entrance £3, Over 65s and Students £1
  • British Contemporary Crafts London - 27-29 November
  • Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, London W4 4JN
  • Friday 3-7pm, Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm
  • Entrance £3, Over 65s and Students £1

British Contemporary Crafts exhibitions showcase the work of many of Britain's finest designer makers featuring both well-established artists and new talent - see the list (below) of selected makers from previous British Contemporary Crafts events. You will be able to see, and buy direct from the makers, a stunning range of gold & silver handmade jewellery; bright and original textiles, handknits, silks; extraordinary ceramics, porcelain, raku, stoneware, earthenware & fine bone china; exciting silversmithing & metalwork; wonderful wooden toys, unusual furniture & wooden boxes; sparkling blown, stained & kiln-formed glass and much much more.

Chiswick Town Hall is the perfect venue for a British Contemporary Crafts exhibition. A spacious, light and airy Edwardian listed building with magnificent original features, it mirrors the quality and workmanship of the traditional and modern products being exhibited. The two entrance hallways have beautiful stained glass skylights and there is also a spectacular marble room and staircase. The British Contemporary Crafts cafe, catered by the Angel Cafe, is a good place to re-fuel with a tantalising selection of homemade sandwiches, cakes, fresh coffee and tea.

British Contemporary Crafts Bristol at Paintworks, a Victorian paint factory which has been beautifully restored to create a new creative quarter for Bristol, is uniquely suited to a British Contemporary Crafts exhibition - both offering cutting edge design while preserving the traditional. The cafe upstairs, the well-known Bocabar, will also offer a good resting place with exceptional food.

Keep an eye on this page for further developments.

For further information about the Chiswick or Bristol events:
Telephone 020 8742 1697
Email info@britishcrafts.co.uk

Write 4 Riverview Grove, London W4 3QJ

A selection of designer makers from previous British Contemporary Crafts events

  •      Nicholas Hobbs      

    Furniture, mirrors, jewellery boxes and more

    Anniel Design

    Hand sewn silk headwear

    Daniela Dobesova

    Contemporary precious metal jewellery

    Nic Harrison

    Reduction fired stoneware and porcelain studio pottery in the 'Leach' tradition

    Monica Boxley

    Jewellery & leather accessories

    Linda Dooley

    Knitwear

    Sam Fisher

    Photographer - www.samfisher.tv

    Melissa Simpson

    Handmade briefcases, handbags, belts and accessories using finest leather

    Christine Savage

    Jewellery in silver, 18ct gold, precious & semi-precious stones and beads

    Ark Glass Creations

    Cecile Jeffrey

    Glass & stainless steel sculptures for the garden and home

    Women's knitwear including coats and dresses

    Stephanie Littlechild

    Mixed media textiles using handmade paper & embroidery

    Terry Macey

    Joanne Tinker

    Women's clothing in linen, silk and wool

    Jewellery & artwork made from recycled bottle tops, sweet wrappers & more

    Anna Rothwell

    Figurative ceramics

    Caroline Wallis

    Helen Davies

    Handwoven scarves in 100% silk yarns

    Wooden toys designed and made for children of all ages

     Check regularly for updates on other future events.