Whats On
Events are listed in ascending date order (i.e. soonest at the top)
'Design And Bespoke'
7th May - 6th June 2008
10am-6pm every day
An exhibition arranged by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers (see http://www.furnituremakers.org.uk) to show some of the country's leading designer-makers of bespoke furniture.
1-5 Exhibition Road, London SW7 2HE
Art in Action 2008
17 – 20 July 2008
Art in Action is held in the beautiful grounds of Waterperry House, near Oxford. It makes a great day out for the whole family. Highly recommended!
This year more than 400 artists, designer-makers, musicians, performers and teachers will come together over four days to present a magnificent spectacle of the arts.
Watch artists demonstrate Calligraphy, Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Illustration, Jewellery, Metalwork, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Silversmithing, Textiles and Woodwork. Many of the demonstrating artists are eminent in their field.
Artists come to Art in Action, set-up their studios in marquees, and work. Visitors can get close, observe, ask questions and gain an insight into the magical creative process.
There are Practical Classes for adults and children with over 3000 places and 20 subjects to choose from, most cost as little as £5 per session.
Music, dance, lectures and wine tasting ensure there is something for everyone at Art in Action. Visitors can wander in the gardens of Waterperry House and picnic on the spacious lawns.
One day is not long enough to see everything at Art in Action, so why not plan your visit in advance. For more information and on-line booking go to http://www.artinaction.org.uk
Devon Furniture Makers 4th Annual Exhibition
1 - 10 August 2008'
The Devon Furniture Makers Association was formed to promote the work of professional furniture makers operating throughout Devon. Each year we stage an exhibition of our work and this, our fourth year, we will be showing at "The Gallery at Dartington College of Arts" from August 1st - 10th. The Gallery is on the grounds of the beautiful Dartington Hall estate, near Totnes. Dartington Estate is an impressive setting and well worth a visit, so please do come and see our work. The exhibition is sponsored by Aston Martin dealership, Grange of Exeter.
Friday 1st (preview) - Sunday 10th August 2008
10.00am – 6.00pm Daily
The Gallery at Dartingon College of Art,
Dartingon Hall Estate (http://www.dartington.com),
nr. Totnes, Devon
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Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design 2008
Saturday 16 August – Monday 25 August 2008
10.00 am to 4.00 pm Daily
Thirlestaine Long Gallery
Cheltenham College
Bath Road, Cheltenham
GL53 7LD
http://www.celebrationofcraftsmanship.com/
A Carpenter's Tale
Furniture maker Jeremy Broun is giving an illustrated lecture plus musical performance at Abbotsholme School where he was educated and his passion for woodwork and design fired. The talk includes early influences and travels to Scandinavia.
Postponed till September 2008
Abbotshole School, Rocester, Staffs
http://www.abbotsholme.com
Decorex
Trade show
21 - 24 September 2008
The Decorex exhibition provides professional interior designers, retailers, architects and hotel designers with a beautifully edited selection of the most innovative and aspirational suppliers including fabrics and wallcoverings, furniture, lighting, floorcoverings, accessories and bespoke services.
On for four days only from 21st - 24th September 2008 in the unique surroundings of the Christopher Wren designed Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, all exhibitors are selected to ensure that only the highest quality products and the best of what is new in interior design is shown.
The following furniture makers will be exhibiting on a group stand organised by Betty Norbury, all included in here recent book 'Bespoke' (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bespoke-Source-Furniture-Designer-Makers/dp/0854421858):
- Michael Bell
- Derek Elliott
- Martin Grierson
- Philip Koomen
- Guy Mallinson
- Caryn Moberley
- Peter Rolfe
- Waywood Furniture
- Toby Winteringham
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