Four weeks and counting……

Posted on 11th April 202411th April 2024 by Jill Bagnall

Craftworks – there’s more

Posted on 19th October 202319th October 2023 by Jill Bagnall

Who else is at Craftworks this weekend?

Posted on 17th October 202317th October 2023 by Jill Bagnall

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!

Malvern Autumn Show

Posted on 2nd September 20232nd September 2023 by Jill Bagnall

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.

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.

Seasons of mists and……

Posted on 22nd August 20232nd September 2023 by Jill Bagnall

well I’ve started so I’ll finish…

…… mellow fruitfulness!

And for all members of your favourite contemporary craft guild that can only mean one thing; the autumn shows. Busy and busier right up to Ch-shhhh (we’ll mention that soon enough).

So what’s up?

A little bird tells me that Herefordshire Art Week kicks off on 2nd September, and runs through to the 10th. Quite a number of our talented designer makers will be exhibiting during h.Art in venues around the county.
Some are at their own studios and others at gallery style exhibitions so you may get treated to demonstrations as well as a chance to ‘meet the maker’ (check before you travel though as not all designers will be on hand every day.)
Including :-

Brian Maiden, Bridget Drakeford, Belinda Terry & Tara Coomber at Venue 51
Jenni Stuart-Anderson & Jill Bagnall at Venue 117
Sharon Curtis & Ali Tregaskes at venue 61 and venue 60
Jo Dewar & Claudia Petley at venue 46
Sam Hemming & Tanith Rouse at venue 54
Marie Therese-King at venue 36
Paul Shepherd at venue 127
Sarah Walker at venue 48

h.Art is a fabulous, county (and just beyond) wide celebration of the best arts and crafts. Outstanding artists, designer makers and multi skilled creatives rub shoulders at gorgeous venues.

Look out for the pink signs!
Runs 2nd to 10th October inclusive.

Guild members exhibiting at Malvern

Posted on 21st April 202312th May 2023 by Jill Bagnall

....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!

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.

35 days to go……

Posted on 6th April 20236th April 2023 by Jill Bagnall

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.

and our next show is…….

Posted on 6th October 20226th October 2022 by Jill Bagnall

More exhibitor details soon, in the meantime see Elmslie House & Craftworks

BFN

Thank you Malvern

Posted on 27th September 202227th September 2022 by Jill Bagnall

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

Posted on 13th September 202213th September 2022 by Jill Bagnall

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.