• OPEN STUDIO: JCJ Pottery

    JCJ Pottery Peelings Manor Barns, Hankham Road, Stone Cross, Nr Pevensey, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    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

    Free
  • EXHIBITION: Precious Materials, Precious Moments – The Link Between

    Pruden and Smith The Crossroads, 2 South St, Ditchling, Hassocks, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Sussex Craft Week

    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

  • OPEN STUDIO: Keith Pettit

    Keith Pettit Village Works, London Road, East Hoathly, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Prints and sculptures by two renowned artists

    Free
  • OPEN STUDIO: Sylvia Quinnell

    Sylvia Quinnell Church Ln, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    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, […]

  • EXHIBITION: Sussex Craft Awards: The Finalists

    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, […]

  • COURSES & CRAFT FAIR: Midsumor Village

    The Bell in Ticehurst High St, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free
  • EXHIBITION: Allan Weber/Claudia Alarcón & Silät

    De La Warr Pavilion Marina, Bexhill, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Indigenous textiles from Argentina. A double bill of young South American artists: Brazilian Allan Weber attempts to deconstruct life in the favelas of Rio using a variety of media: assemblage, installation, sculpture and photography. Claudia Alarcón is an indigenous textile artist from the La Puntana community of Wichí people from Salta, Argentina, who leads a […]

    Free
  • The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel

    Nymans Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    Oliver Messel grew up at Nymans (where his father Ludwig designed the gardens) and went on to become one of the country’s foremost costume and set designers for both stage and film, either side of WW2. The National Trust-run country house is celebrating the connection with a lavish exhibition of his work. Raise the curtain […]

  • COURSE: Stone Carving and Letter Cutting

    Stone Carving and Letter Cutting
    Skelton Workshops at Artelium Wine Estate Streat Ln, Streat, Hassocks, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Learn to shape stone in this beautiful vineyard setting. At the renowned Skelton Workshops you will carve stone in 3D or relief to slowly release the image you wish to create. Experimental work is also encouraged. Taster sessions are held on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 10am-1pm during Sussex Craft Week in Artelium's beautiful barn near […]

    £35
  • PLACES AVAILABLE – Studio Safari: Ditchling & Countryside

    Artelium Wine Estate Streat Ln., Streat, Hassocks, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    Sussex Craft Week - Studio Safaris: Jump aboard a Studio Safari and join a guided tour of the legendary craft village of Ditchling along with studio tours to see top makers at work and gain insight into their working practice. You will be taken in a small minibus group with a knowledgable guide, and a […]

    £20.00 – £40.00