Thirty-five heritage craft and contemporary makers selected by renowned curator James Thomas showcase their work at the inaugural edition of Hastings Craft Weekend. Demonstrations, workshops and a first-rate selection of handmade Sussex craft for sale, Read the ROSA interview with organiser James Thomas on page 103 of the spring issue. For updates on Insta follow […]
This event has grown year on year since its inauguration in 2001 and the 2025 edition sees 147 artists and makers opening their studios in 112 different venues in and around Chichester, in six distinct areas both in the city and the surrounding villages.
Oxmarket are delighted to welcome Janine North to the John Rank Gallery for a 2 week exhibition. From an early age, Jan’s world has been shaped by creativity. With a natural talent for arts and crafts, she has spent over six decades exploring different mediums and techniques, finding joy and expression in each piece she […]
Oxmarket are delighted to display a collection of work by Elizabeth Jane Lloyd (1928-1995) in the Wilson Gallery. A colourist in the grand tradition of English colourists, her bold brushstrokes lay together to build dappled images in oils of luminous flowers against subtle ceramic and soft fabrics. She was a contemporary of Mary Fedden and […]
Hélio Oiticica, the Brazilian radical, turned colour into architecture. His Magic Square, shown in Europe for the first time at the Goodwood Art Foundation from July, is no mere installation: it’s an experience, a structure that demands participation, a riot of tropical geometry that pulses with life. Reason alone, you’d think, to visit the new […]
This exhibition in Arundel’s always elegant Gallery57 is a birthday celebration for two local craft legends, Alison Crowther and Ann Symes. Crowther (who is featured in Sussex Craft Week’s publicity) will be showing 60 wood sculptures, one for each of her years, while Symes will show 80 woven artworks to mark her eight decades on […]
Sip, swirl (and spit, if you want) to celebrate English Wine Week in Lewes, where top winemakers, exclusive tastings, and gourmet pairings take centre stage. Charleston in Lewes hosts a grand tasting, featuring the best of Sussex vineyards and expert-led discussions.
Showcasing creative talent in the region since 1996, South East Open Studios (SEOS) returns in June to once more bring together the work of contemporary artists and makers (nearly two hundred of them this year) who open their working studios to welcome the public. Every type of work is on show – sculpture, ceramics, glass, […]
Ever wanted to get beyond the blond fright wig, dark sunglasses and enigmatic statements of Andy Warhol, and find out the true personality of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists? Professor Jean Wainwright did, and spent 30 years interviewing his friends, family and entourage, listening to his private tape recordings, and studying his […]
LEWES: A private view and talk by Gorringes textiles specialist Annie Hartnett ahead of a sale on 9 June of heritage and antique craft textiles. If you make or have a passion for textiles, then you are in for a real treat. The pieces on view for this sale are eclectic, and many are of […]
2025 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for Sussex craft, and it just got even better; Towner Eastbourne has announced the programme for its popular Makers' Fairs. Be sure to pay a visit and enjoy fine crafts from talented local makers and small business, as well as craftspeople from further afield. Ceramics […]
Meet 52 local artists, watch demonstrations, and purchase unique artworks at 16 venues throughout the streets of the historic West Sussex market town.
