The Pearson Silver Collection, the largest collection of post-World War II British designer silver in private hands, is regarded as being of national importance. It encompasses vintage silver from 1945 together with contemporary pieces and represents the story of modern British Silversmithing. A selection of pieces from the collection will form an exhibition at Court [...]
Join Jo Richards of Faye Benjamin Jewellery for an introduction to Silver Clay workshop making your very own stunning solid silver drop earrings over the course of 3 hours. Jo has over 25 years of experience designing and creating jewellery. Silver Clay can be cut, shaped and textured with ease – a wonderful way to [...]
Join award-winning art facilitator and artist, Libby Esler, for a vibrant tie-dye session in the big marquee on the village green! Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll explore folding techniques, colour blending, and creative design to craft your unique tie-dye masterpiece. With years of teaching and exhibiting experience, Libby will guide you step-by-step to unleash [...]
2025 marks 70 years of Robert Welch Designs. This talk will trace the evolution of design at the business, capturing the essence of a legacy that continues to inspire. Robert Welch studied silversmithing at the Royal College of Art. Upon graduation in 1955, he left London for Gloucestershire countryside where he rented a small room [...]
Learn how to make a 40cm diameter lampshade using Alison Bick’s designer fabric. This is a fun and creative workshop learning how to make your own lampshade. Alison will share her tips and tricks for a professional finish to your lampshade making, and at the end of the workshop session you will take home an [...]
Learn how to make a 40cm diameter lampshade using Alison Bick’s designer fabric. This is a fun and creative workshop learning how to make your own lampshade. Alison will share her tips and tricks for a professional finish to your lampshade making, and at the end of the workshop session you will take home an [...]
Design is the process where an idea comes to life, especially in car design; a mix of art and engineering, the result of a multi-disciplinary team often including tens of thousands of people. Although technology has changed dramatically, the art of creating a beautiful car has hardly changed at all. This illustrated talk by car [...]
At the end of this workshop you will take home your very own 40cm lampshade with fabric printed with Alison Bick designs and illustrations. Alison will guide you through the lampshade-making process, and show you her tips and tricks on how to get a professional finish. Suitable for any creative skill level! Alison is a [...]
Join Allyson from Bloomery using sustainably sourced preserved moss and foliage to create a unique three dimensional piece of art to take away with you and display in your home (30cm x 30cm). The moss is preserved using a completely natural plant based biodegradable preservation process which means it is still soft to touch and indistinguishable from [...]
The poet uses words, the painter, oil. Caroline Groves talks about her medium of expression - the transformation of inspiration and ideas into wearable works of art. Expect an enjoyable evening full of insight and stories about her journey into high-end shoemaking and her commitment to sustainability in the use of traditional methods and natural [...]
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