I know we moan about the weather . . . but really ?

Posted on 20th August 202423rd August 2024 by Jill Bagnall

It's mid August and as I'm writing (typing) this the temperature says just 15 degrees C! Enough said I think.

Have we skipped to Autumn already?
And might we have an Indian Summer?

Malvern Shows have a habit of being unexpected weather-wise. The Malvern Spring Garden Festival saw us all, visitors and exhibitors alike, wilting in hotter than normal weather.
So maybe, perhaps, if we are lucky, we will be having an Indian Summer at the time of the Malvern Autumn Show?
Let's hope so.

And ever wondered where that expression comes from?

Apparently; it dates back to the 1700s America, where "it was noted in regions inhabited by Native Americans, or because the natives first described it to Europeans, or it had been based on the warm and hazy conditions in autumn when Native Americans hunted."

Anyway I digress . .

Fact is, our marvellous members are thinking of Autumn already?

Why? Well, as of today, it's only 38 days to The Malvern Autumn Show and we are designing/making/crafting furiously while peddling hard to be seamlessly organised for the big 3 days from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th September.

We will be at our usual "Three Counties Home" in the enormous Indoor Shopping Hall, Guild of Craft's shopping area. We are proud of our beautifully curated show within a show and you are absolutely guaranteed to find beautiful, unique, high quality workmanship from our talented members.

Come and Meet The Maker.
Discover the inspiration.
Talk about the materials & techniques (however, don't expect to uncover all the secrets).
And investigate the option to commission a truly one-off, original & bespoke piece as a gift for yourself or someone extra, extra special.

Jot a note in your diary now, to pop along and see us when you visit Malvern Autumn Show - you can buy tickets in advance here.

Note: Not all our members exhibit at any given show, so if you want to see a specific member, please check with them where they will be?

The Final Countdown…

Posted on 29th April 202429th April 2024 by Jill Bagnall

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?

Posted on 14th October 202314th October 2023 by Jill Bagnall

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.

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.

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.