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Malvern Autumn Show 26-28 September

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Malvern Autumn Show 26-28 September 2025

Next up is the wonderful Malvern Autumn Show at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern from Friday 26 – Sunday 28 September.

The Autumn Show is fun for all the family with giant veg displays, caving, climbing wall, willow weaving, vintage fun fair, Gardening Village, RHS flower show, food and drink.  Book your tickets here.

But best of all is the Wye Hall where you’ll find the 3 Guilds of Craft!

Come and meet 33 members of the Worcestershire Guild Contemporary Craft showing their latest handcrafted products including fine furniture, silver and gold jewellery, ceramics, knitted and stitched textiles, blown glass, enamel jewellery, printmaking, handbags, bound books and paper mache.

The full list of makers exhibiting this year are:

Alison Dupernex
Andy Gray-Ling
Anna Yevtukh
Barry Lockwood
Ben Homer
Bob & Janet Shelton
Brian Maiden
Ettore Consorte
Fi Tilbury
Harriet Wilson
Jenni Stuart-Anderson
Jill Pargeter
Jonathan Cox
Lynn Hazel Smith
Magnolia Restreppo
Mark Smith
Martin Andrews
Martyn Pugh
Nicholas Marsh
Noah Morris
Philippa Day
Rachel Stowe
Ralph Jandrell
Rhys Davis
Ria Poynton
Tania Holland
Tanith Rouse
Victoria Baker

Guest members Jeremy Cornwell (furniture), Louise Pocock (millinery) and Siobhan Joan (ceramics)

Invited guests – Imaginarium Atelier and Joanna Bell (jewellery)

Find us at the far top left by Brown Gate.  Open 9am-6pm each day.

Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

Map of the Three Counties Showground with the Worcestershire Guild Contemporary Craft at the top left

Guild Members at h.Art open studios in September.

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14 members of the Guild are taking part in h.Art – Herefordshire Art Week this year from Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 September 11am till 5pm

Sharon Curtis – Venue 113
Jo Dewar – Venue 96 and 106
Bridget Drakeford – Venue 88
Sam Hemming – Venue 106
Marie Therese King – Venue 45
Brian Maiden – Venue 88
Claudia Petley – Venue 12
Judith Price – Venue 43
Tanith Rouse – Venue 47
Paul Shepherd – Venue 12
Belinda Terry – Venue 88
Fi Tilbury – Venue 32
Ali Tregaskes – Venue 113
Sarah Walker – Venue 95

This hugely respected event has been running for 23 years and in 2025 you can see the work of 428 artists in 138 venues throughout Herefordshire and its borders.

Full colour printed guide are available in libraries, tourist information centres, cafes and shops or view the digital version here.

Malvern Autumn Show this weekend

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As promised, we have a great line-up of designer-makers with Worcestershire Guild, Contemporary Craft at the Malvern Autumn Show – now just a few days away; Friday 27th to Sunday 29th September.

Discover:

– sumptuous originals to wear.
– statement accessories to match your individual style.
– unique items to adorn your home.
– how to commission your perfect piece.
– gorgeous gifts for any and every occassion – hint; Christmas is just around the corner.

See:

– dazzling examples of craftmanship, individually designed & hand-made in the local counties.

“… and I’m always impressed by the workmanship in this guild….”

Meet:

– the designers and makers of the stunning items on show, we are so happy to share our passion.

Come and . . . .

– solve your gift giving dilemma – find the perfect gift.
– commission a unique & individual item.
– create your own wish-list – but don’t forget to share it!
– treat yourself – because you’re worth it!


You will find Worcestershire Guild of Contemporary Craft in the big craft hall (Wye Hall) with the Three Counties Guilds of Crafts, equi-distance between the West and Blue Gates, and near the Great Taste Market.
Look out for our Grey, White & Orange logo in our usual Malvern ‘home’.

 

Malvern Autumn Map

There is always so much to see for all ages more info here. And, so far, the weather looks promising for the weekend too, with some sunny spells on Friday & Saturday!

Finally; my advice – come hungry (its a foodie event), bring a raincoat (just in case) and plan your day!

Visit us and prepare to be wowed!

All Set?

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Now only 5 days to go to Opening Day of the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. We are all set, are you?

42 extraordinary designer-makers from Worcestershire Guild - Contemporary Craft, will be eagerly waiting to welcome you, with huge smiles & more than a little excitement, when the doors open on Thursday 9th May .

If you've ben following our news, then you've already 'met' 36 of us, so here are the last, and absolutely not least, 6! Just click on an image for a brief bio.
If you love the unique, locally made by hand, outstanding design and dazzling workmanship, you should pay us a visit. And finding us together is the very best opportnity to #MeetTheMakers.
We just can't help but share our passion for what we do!

Rachel Salisbury

Rachel Salisbury printmaker

Jill Bagnall

Citrus Lime Long Dish by Jill Bagnall

Noah Morris

Martin Andrews

Martin Andrews - Contemporary Glassware

Benedict Homer by invitation

Benedict Home wood

Tania Holland by invitation

Tania Holland

If you missed the others then scroll back through my previous 3 posts.

Where to find us:
In the Wye Hall, Guilds of Crafts near the West Gate, Three Counties Showground, Malvern.

RHS Spring Festival 24

Click here for all the information you could possibly need about the show.

Worcestershire Guild

 

Look out for our logo towards the back of the Guilds of Crafts arcade, and step into our world.

Explore our fabulous exhibition.

Discover who runs workshops.

Be Tempted to commission the utterly perfect.

 

".......we always come straight up here to see the craft work, it’s always such high quality ……… “

"......so very professional, the workmanship is outstanding."

The Final Countdown…

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admit it, you're now humming the classic rock anthem*

We will be ready for opening on Thursday 9th, so yes, 10 days & counting!

12 more of our exhibitors here, click on the picture to know more.
Better still, come and #MeetTheMaker, the person behind the craftwork, and share in their passion.

You will find unique designs, perfectly thoughtful gifts for any occassion. You can discover who runs workshops and who can make to commission (hint; most of us) as well as many lovely treats for yourself and your home & garden.

Sarah Walker

Sarah Walker Artshades

Rhys Davis

Rhys Davis

Jo Dewar

Jo Dewar textile artist

Brian Maiden

Brian Maiden furniture maker

Nikki Williams

Blown Glass Sculpture by Nikki Williams

Barry Lockwood

Print by Barry Lockwood

Mark Smith

Mark Smith Ceramics

Jenny Pearce

Jenny Pearce - Willow Basketmaker

Bridget Drakeford

Claudia Petley & Paul Shepherd

Jonathan Cox

Jonathan Cox ceramics

Liz Kemp

Liz Kemp - Textile Designer

See the two previous posts for more exhibitors. And time for one last post in a few days, for the last but not least....  so keep our news tab in your favourites.

You will find us all in the Worcestershire Guild - Contemporary Crafts section of the Wye Hall, just follow through the Guilds of Crafts and look out for our Grey/White/Orange logo - you can't miss us.


There is still time to order your RHS Malvern tickets here in advance and get the early bird discount.

   * And that song; The Final Countdown was 1986, by the Swedish group Europe. It's been featured in a few films - but NOT any of the Rocky franchise.

Who is at RHS Malvern Spring Festival

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42 of our fabulous members, that's who!

Less than three weeks to go and we are ready.

Introducing 12 more of our highly talented members; there is no better opportunity to #MeetTheMakers than Malvern.

Victoria Baker

Victoria Baker - Woven Textiles

Sam Hemming

Sam Hemming - Beadwork Jewellery

Rachel Stowe

Andy Gray-Ling

Andy Gray-Ling Manor Wood Designs

Magnolia Restrepo

Magnolia Restrepo Jewellery

Nicholas Marsh

Ettore Consorte

Ettore Consorte - Jeweller

Penny Williams

Penny Williams - Jewellery and Metalwork

Martyn Pugh

Jewellery by Martyn Pugh

Jenni Stuart-Anderson

Jocelyn Perry

Simon Conolly

Simon Conolly ceramics

Before you go!

See the previous 12 exhibitors here.

And for the next 12, bookmark our news tab, we'll be back in a few days.

Make sure you've got your tickets.
We look forward to sharing our passion for craftwork & design with you when you visit.

Spring means Malvern

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Preparations are well underway for Worcestershire Guild of Contemporary Craft's big event at the RHS Malvern Spring Garden Festival just over 6 weeks away.

Artshades Worcestershire Guild Contemporary Craft

 

We have been part of the Spring Festival for a long time and it is always a highlight of our year.
This year is no exception; we have dusted off our back boards, checked our electrics and ordered tables & chairs  . . . .

. . . . and we're busy making sure we can take your breath away with our outstanding crafts.

 

With 45 exceptional designer makers, all skilled artisans in traditional and contemporary crafts for you to see and, of course, an opportunity to Meet The Makers.

At The Malvern Spring Garden Festival you will have a great day out, we are just part and there is so much to see. Click here to the festival website and link to book tickets etc.

Martyn Pugh Wocestershire Guild Contemporary Craft

Martyn Pugh

 

 

So whether your looking for inspirational gifts for friends or family, a treat for yourself or just to come and find out more you should pop along to our "show within a show".

 

As always, find us in the Wye Hall, Guilds of Crafts area, conveniently positioned near the Brown, Blue and West Gate entrances.

 

We looking forward to seeing you, old friend or new.

Craftworks – there’s more

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Meet the Makers

Explore our beautiful designer crafts for unique and special Christmas gifts.
Discover more about techniques, materials and just what makes our makers so special.
Be tempted, treat yourself or commission a one of a kind piece for your home. And know you are buying hand-made. locally made while supporting small & traditional businesses.
At Craftworks this weekend 21st & 22nd October.

 

 

 

Basket Weaver Jenny Pearce uses unstripped willow, mostly grown locally in Herefordshire, for her baskets, which come in all shapes & sizes for beautiful natural accessories for your home. How's that for local?

 

 

 

While Sharon Curtis hand-cuts fine papers with an eye for detail, to create gorgeous 3 dimensional artworks as well as producing limited edition reduction lino prints.

We are also joined by designer jeweller Belinda Gilbert.
Each of our jewellers brings a very different aesthetic to their work and that translates into lots of choice for you. Discover Belinda's inspiration at Craftworks this weekend.

Belinda Gilbert - Designer Jewellery

Explore, Discover, Be Tempted at Craftworks!

21st and 22nd October, Elmslie House, Malvern (click button for info & directions) open 10am - 4pm. Oh! And how could I forget, the cafe is open for home baked cakes etc and entry is completely free.

Elmslie House