Category Archives: Malvern

Who else is at Craftworks this weekend?

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We have a late addition, making 18 amazing craftsmen and women for your delight & delectation!

A little Italian style never goes amiss and Ettore Consorte brings exactly that to Craftworks, with his fabulous jewellery. Last time I saw him he had a drop-dead gorgeous pendant featuring a brilliant spinel, a much underrated gemstone I knew nothing about. He will most gladly tell you all about these lovely gems and all the other stones he uses. And I just need a lottery win!

 

Also appearing are charming printmaker Rachel Salisbury and master furniture designer maker Brian Maiden, come and explore, discover and be tempted.

This weekend, 21st and 22nd October, Elmslie House, Malvern. Open 10am – 4pm, free entry. Click the link for directions etc. The cafe will be open all weekend too!

 

Who is?

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Who is at Craftworks?

Barry is our chairman, but what I really want to know is. . . .

. . . just exactly what is he doing in his ‘action shot’.

I’ll have to wait until Craftworks to find out #MeettheMaker.

Come and find out for yourself next weekend 21st & 22nd October, Elmslie House, Malvern.

Christmas means Craftworks

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The Guild’s very own Craftworks is just 15 days away.
Come and meet the makers, chat with the craftsmen, discuss with the designers!

In the lovely relaxed setting of Elmslie House, Malvern, you’ll find time & space to browse 16 outstanding exhibits across ceramics, print, jewellery and more. And you can be assured everything is locally made, by hand, by the actual people you meet. #Shoplocal #Handmade #designermakerartist.
We love to talk about what we do!

The in house cafe, serving delicious, homemade light bites and moreish cakes, will be open during our show.
So, make time to visit, relax and enjoy.
And, perhaps, start ticking off those unique, rather special presents for loved ones this Christmas.

Entry is Free!

 

Malvern Autumn Show

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Yes, its that time of year!

Malvern Autumn Show is barely two and a half weeks away. My, doesn't it come around quickly?

22nd - 24th September inclusive.

Excitement is an understatement!
Our stand requirements have been submitted to our 'Show Co-ordinator', publicity is organised by our Publicity Team and yours truly is updating the website.

Many of us have been designing and redesigning our stands for Malvern and this will take various forms from the beautifully hand drawn, to sketches on piece of paper, to using 2D or even 3D CAD.

Now, I can't draw to save my life and my sketches just look like a spider wandered through the ink! I'm definitely not an arty crafter, so CAD works for me!

Worcestershire Guild are part of the Guilds of Craftsmen Arcade in the Wye Hall. And, dare I say, saving the best until last, we are right at the back. There is Visitor Information on the official website, and hopefully, a site map to come.

For us it's a show within a show, organised and executed to give you a good visitor experience. There is plenty of room to wander amongst our designer makers, to stop & chat,  whether it be with a view to buying or just for interest, you will all be most welcome. Here's a little taste from 2022

At Malvern you will find 35 - 40 of our fabulous designer makers & invited guests. Skilled makers with clay, glass, paper, textiles, metals & wood.

While we might have 3 'glass' designers, their techniques, skills & approach lead to very different results. The same can be said for all the media.
We have artists with silver, gold, copper and steel, and not just jewellery - that in itself could be with precious stones, for special and significant events or for everyday.

Wood is crafted into fine, heirloom furniture, carved into sculptures and on a large scale. Textiles to wear, for function, for everyday and for occassions. And clay varies from the finest porcelain to garden sculptures, to quirky pieces that will absolutely make you laugh.

All beautiful pieces of unique and very personal work, made with heart and committment for you to delight in owning.

So much to see.

Guild members exhibiting at Malvern

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....UPDATES......UPDATES......UPDATES......

For the latest news straight from Malvern visit WGCC on Facebook or live action on Instagram!
And see just what went on at set-up!

wgcc on instagram

 

With a tad less than 3 weeks to go to the much anticipated, RHS Malvern Spring Festival (11th - 14th May), I can now reveal which Guild members will be exhibiting at Worcestershire Guild of Contemporary Craft's  'Show within a Show'.
Fabulous designers, exquisite craftwork, locally handcrafted and with pricepoints for all pockets. Come and Meet the Makers with infectious enthusiasm and passion for their craft.

If you haven't already, you can save by getting your tickets beforehand online; RHS Malvern buy tickets

The Malvern site map is below, or download for yourself here; you will find us, as always, with the Guilds of Craftsmen in The Wye Hall.

Enjoy a grand day out - see you there!

35 days to go……

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Come round quick, hasn’t it?

And of course, we are all stocked up, our stands are designed and we are ready to go!

Well, maybe?

When not actually making, our skilled crafts people are designing, planning or out absorbing inspirational input and it never stops, so the piece you are going to buy could be already made, or it could be still just a glimmer in our designers’ eye. Each piece has a story to tell!
On top of that, pulling together our WGCC Show within Show doesn’t just happen. There is a lot of feverish activity behind the scenes, by our vounteer show co-ordinators and teams, which doesn’t stop until… well you know the saying?

And we wouldn’t have it any other way, we are very serious about what we do and putting on a good show is important to us as – in on-trend speak – “a great visitor experience”. With around 35 professional designer makers of exceptional talent, a wide range of price points and a warm welcome, you wont be disappointed.

So pay us a visit, in the our usual location – Wye Hall.
Follow us on facbook or instagram for the very latest news.

As always, not all our members will exhibit, so check first with them, if there is someone specific you want to see.

And if you’ve not got your tickets yet – go here.

Christmas CraftWorks in Malvern

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Get set for Worcestershire Guilds fabulous Christmas craft exhibition & sale.
22 talented designer makers from furniture to fine beadwork, bold & beautiful ceramics to intricate jewellery and everything in between!

All your Christmas gift shopping in one place in the superb setting of Elmslie House, Malvern.
And all hand crafted, by local craftsmen & women with enormous passion for what they do. Let us tell you the story behind each unique & original piece.

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Thank you Malvern

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Wow!

Just a couple of days ago Malvern was the centre of our universe!
And now we are all back in our little boxes aka workshops & Studios, beavering away towards our next shows.

We would like to just say a huge thank you to everyone who visited us in the big halls. We met some lovely people and customers old & new; it really was most delightful. You gave us great feedback too;

“we came by coach and we always come straight up here to see the craft work, it’s always such high quality ……… “

We really hope to see you in 2023 at The Three Counties Showground, pop the dates in your diary now:

RHS Malvern Spring Festival 11th – 14th May 2023
Malvern Autumn Show 22nd-24th Septmber TBC

And, there will definitey be an opportunity to see us again before Christmas, bookmark our news tab for the latest info. Make a wish list ?

 

September 2022

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It's been a historically momentous week in the UK.
All at the Guild are saddened by the death of our Queen Elizabeth, monarch, majesty and above all, a human being; a Wife & Mother, Granny & Great Granny, trying to do a good job, albeit a rather special and very public one, for 70 years.
Our deepest sympathy to the family for their loss.

There are thousands of pictures of the Queen smiling & laughing and she was known to have a good sense of humour and fun, this is a favourite.
And who can forget the 2012 Olympics' opening, or tea with Paddington Bear.

On Monday 19th, we have a Bank Holiday so that people can, if they wish, watch Elizabeth's State Funeral, her last public duty, before we move on.

We look forward to the reign of King Charles 111, who has promised to serve us as his Mother did, and I'm sure he, too, will give his all.
And to other members of the family now stepping into new positions.

The show must go on.

Malvern Autumn is just 10 days away and we are looking forward to three fabulous days, Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th September.
We'll be spending a couple of days prior to that, at the showground getting ready to welcome you and have all been preparing at our studios or workshops for weeks if not months.

Creatures of habit, you will find us, as always, in the big sheds (NW corner of the showground) with the Guilds of Crafts, grid ref C13 on the new map - click it to open as downloadable pdf. 

If you haven't yet got tickets then pop along to the ticket factory. You can also pay at the gate! And lots more information about the show and how to plan your day is on the official show page.

So who is joining us?
Here's a taster of what you might see.