OPEN STUDIO: Keith Pettit
Prints and sculptures by two renowned artists
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sussex Craft Week - Studio Safaris: Jump aboard a Studio Safari and join an exclusive tour of top Sussex makers at work in stunning rural studios. The two specially curated safaris for Sussex Craft Week offer unique opportunities to meet an all-star cast of artists and gain insight into their working practice. There are multiple studio […]
LEWES: Learn the art of Sashiko stitching on a full-day retreat in a beautiful setting Hosted by Diana, the founder of sustainable clothing hub, DOLLY, this full day retreat has an emphasis on the visible mending skill of Sashiko stitching. Sashiko is the beautiful art of mending and reinforcing worn areas of clothing using patches […]
Visit the open print room of award-winning wallpaper designer, Deborah BownessSt Leonards-on-Sea: A rare opportunity to visit the print room of award-winning wallpaper designer-maker Deborah Bowness, known for her imaginative trompe l’oeil and hand screen-printed designs. You are invited to explore her wallpaper archive, built over a 25-year career, chat with the artist and discover […]
Repurposing old jewellery into new designs, Pruden and Smith, a jewellers famed for its bespoke luxury pieces, preserve both memories and materials. Just pop in to its central Ditchling shop, where 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 […]
