This weekend course at West Dean will show you how to create an object using ancient blacksmithing skills from over 1000 years ago. You’ll get an introduction to the fundamental heritage blacksmithing processes – cutting, forging, tapering, forming, bending, fire-welding and joinery skills – and put them into practice to create historically accurate replica pieces, […]
Pottery experiences, shows and demonstrations. Everyone is welcome to this expertly curated, community-focused event showcasing the best pottery to buy from across the South East, particularly Sussex and Kent. Organised by The Clay Studio, there’ll be three zones of ceramics to enjoy: in the Barn, the Studio and the Courtyard. Refreshments are available and entry […]
Coastal-inspired pots in a beautiful garden studio. Visit the West Sussex garden studio of Libby Daniels, who is known for her sculptural, coastal-style pots with decorative surfaces inspired by pebbles. Meet the artist, see work in progress, and for sale. Holly House, Moorfield, GU27 3SH. www.libbydaniels.co.uk FREE
An exhibition of bronzes & demos of large bamboo forms Rustington, Littlehampton: 14+15 June and 19-22 June 10am-4pm In their quiet garden studio Manny Woodard and Martin Lowell will be exhibiting selected sculptures and figurative work cast in bronze and jesmonite. Manny won the prestigious ING Discerning Eye and the Chelsea Art Prize for Sculpture. […]
Meet 52 local artists, watch demonstrations, and purchase unique artworks at 16 venues throughout the streets of the historic West Sussex market town.
How to throw, turn and decorate lustreware. Jonathan Chiswell Jones and Kerry Bosworth are opening their craft pottery studio and showroom, where visitors can see demonstrations on all aspects of making reduction-fired lustreware. Peelings Manor Barns, Hankham Road, Stone Cross, Nr Pevensey, BN24 5AP. www.jcjpottery.co.uk @jcjpottery
Repurposing old jewellery, an exhibition + workshop tour Repurposing old jewellery into new designs, Pruden and Smith, famed for their bespoke luxury pieces, preserve both memories and materials. Here, you can explore how a precious legacy is created, and get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. Make a day of it in this […]
A new celebration of craft making and makers. Exhibitions, demonstrations, talks, tours and events across the extraordinary creativity in Sussex right now Applications are open. See sussexcraftweek.com for details
Prints and sculptures by two renowned artists
Ceramics and jewellery in a river cottage garden. Quinnell makes contemporary jewellery using sterling silver, sometimes with elements of gold, bronze, brass or copper. Her simple designs are inspired by forms in the natural world and handmade in her workshop in Bury, close to the river Arun. Opening times: 12-4pm Venue: Keepers, Church Lane, Bury, […]
An exhibition curated by Newlands House Gallery presenting the work of twelve of Sussex's leading designer-makers. The finalists have been selected by a panel comprising: Tim Bolton, Head of Art, West Dean College; Dr Loucia Manopoulou, Gallery Director, Newlands House Gallery; Jon Tutton, CEO Tutton & Young; Corina Fletcher, Director, The Makers Directory. Furniture, ceramics, woodwork, […]
TICEHURST: Craft courses all week and a fair and solstice celebrations on 21 June Step into Ticehurst a small village in the heart of Sussex and find an enchanting world of artisan galleries and shops. In the heart of the village stands The Bell, a 500-year-old Tudor coaching inn. Installed throughout its historic buildings is […]
