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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!

Latest News from Malvern Autumn Show

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NEWS * * * STOP PRESS * * * NEWS * * * STOP PRESS

This dropped into my inbox in the early hours and I thought I would share it with you.

It's a fab offer from Three Counties only available this bank holiday weekend.

Malvern Autumn Show Offer
And don't forget to pay us a visit in the Craft Guilds Shopping Hall - look for our banners

You are guaranteed a warm welcome and a great meet the maker experience.
See previous news post for more . . . .

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

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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.

Malvern Autumn Show header

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?

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.

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.