SHOPS & GALLERIES GUIDE 2014 - Crafts Council

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*All shops and galleries in this guide are paid-for entries. If you want to be included in the 2015 Guide please call Charlotte Hollingshead on 01395 576829 for details, or email [email protected]

ADVERTISINGADVERTISING:Charlotte Hollingshead 01395 [email protected] 7806 [email protected]

PUBLISHERKeith Grosvenor020 7806 [email protected] magazine is published bi-monthly by theCrafts Council, 44a Pentonville Road, London N19BY

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Your guide to crafts nationwideNow in its ninth year, Crafts magazine’s Shops and Galleries Guide 2014 aims to provide a flexible, user-friendly listingof stockists* for crafts in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland,Wales, and intenationally. We hope this guide helps you discover the breadth and diversity of craft on display and for sale.

Internet.......................................4England.......................................4Northern Ireland ....................35Scotland....................................36Wales .........................................38India ..........................................40Republic of Ireland ................41

ABOVE: Neon Trio, Lineweavers FRONT COVER: Grey & Purple Flower Vase, Bob Crooks(Both Bob Crooks: First Glass, see p.10. Photos by Ian Jacksonwww.bobcrooks.com)

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Admission free unless stated otherwise.

INTERNETHouse of Jewellers07561 529879. [email protected] Open: 24/7Beautiful hand-made jewellery and silverware originals, by some of Britain’s most exciting and talented new waveindependent designers.

ENGLANDAVONDiana Porter Contemporary Jewellery33 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5NH (0117) 9090225. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10.30-6pm, Sun 11.30-4pm.Award-winning British jewellerydesigner Diana Porter specialisesin organic, beautifully hand-crafted pieces. Diana also works to commission, creating one-offdesigns, hand-etching words onto jewellery and re-workingexisting pieces. The Bristol shop showcases Diana’s fullcollections and over 80 leadinginternational jewellery designers.

Potters9 Perry Road, Bristol BS1 5BQ (0117) 330 8445.www.pottersbristol.com Open: Tue-Sat 10-5.30pm. Co-operative of more than 20potters displaying a wide range of hand-made ceramics. Fiveminutes walk from Bristol centre.

BERKSHIREJam Eton81 High Street, Eton SL4 6AF (01753) 622333. [email protected] www.jam-eton.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 11-4pm.Now celebrating its 20th year ofsuccessful business, Jam Eton is simply brimming with carefullyselected artwork, jewellery,ceramics and glass from bothestablished and collectabledesigner-makers, to those newbieskicking up a storm at the fashionand design shows. It’s all original,beautiful, hand-made and British.Browse our gallery and shop online at www.jam-eton.co.uk

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BUCKINGHAMSHIREObsidian ArtLayby Farm, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville HP22 5XJ (01296) [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-4pm.One of the largest independent art galleries in Buckinghamshire.We run an exciting programme,exhibiting a broad range ofselected designer craft and fine art by British artists and makers.

CAMBRIDGESHIRERowan40 Humberstone Road, CambridgeCB4 1JG (01223) [email protected] Open: call or email for details.Beautiful and unique sculpturesand two-dimensional artworkmade collaboratively. Artwork for sale and Commissionsundertaken. Creating art,improving lives.

CORNWALLThe ByreHillside, Hounster Hill, MillbrookPL10 1AJ (01752) 822936. [email protected] Open: Wed-Sun 10.30-5.30pm,during exhibitions. Elegant and inviting settingsshowcase design-led craft fromemerging and established makers.Open for spring, summer andChristmas exhibitions.Obsidian Art

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The Jane Adams Gallery41 Fore Street, St Just, PenzanceTR19 7LJ (01736) 787052. [email protected] Open: Daily 9.30-5pm. A permanent showcase for Jane Adams’s animal sculptures,plus unusual, quirky artwork by local and nationally knowncraftspeople and artists.

The Leach Pottery Higher Stennack, St Ives TR26 2HE (01736) 799703. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. Please note last entry tomuseum 30 mins before closingtime. Adults £4.50, concs inc. over60s £4. Children under 18 free.Original workshops and kilns; the ‘birthplace of studio pottery’Historical and contemporaryexhibitions, new range of Leach standardware for sale.

Malcolm Sutcliffe Glass Gallery 2 West Street, Penryn, nr FalmouthTR10 8EW (01326) [email protected] Open: Tue-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 10-1pm.Often open. Unique sunny gallery showcasing the distinctiveblown glass of Malcolm Sutcliffe and Rosie Sutcliffe. See the website to buy online.

New Craftsman Gallery24 Fore Street, St Ives TR26 1HE (01736) [email protected]


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Malcolm Sutcliffe Glass Gallery & Studio, Rosie Sutcliffe

New Craftsman Gallery, Tanya GomezLeach Pottery

Malcolm Sutcliffe Glass Gallery & Studio, Malcolm Sutcliffe

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Open: Daily 10-5.30pm. Established for over 50 years, St Ives’ most historic gallery offers a spectacularselection of contemporary craft and fine art. Tim Lake Ceramics13 Broad Street, Penryn TR11 8JL 07779 269136. [email protected] Open: Wed-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 10-1pm, often open Mon-Tue.Please call in advance. Workshop and showroom of stoneware potter Tim Lake showcasing his individual ceramics. See website for more details.

The Wills Lane GalleryWills Lane Gallery, St Ives TR26 1AF (01736) 795723. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10.30-5.30pm.The Wills Lane Gallery exhibits a mix of fine and applied art by established and emergingartists, including makers usingdigital technologies. Also acontinual display of porcelaintableware by Mick Arnold.Exhibiting at COLLECT 2015.

Yew Tree GalleryKeigwin, nr Morvah, Pendeen,Penzance TR19 7TS (01736) 786425. [email protected]

Open: Tue-Sat 10.30-5.30 pm,during exhibitions.Contemporary fine and applied artgallery of 40 years standing, nowsituated on west coast of Cornwall.Exhibitions tend to explore ourconnection with the natural worldand the fragile balance betweenmankind and nature.Lively and often humorous work byrenowned artist/craftsmen acrossthe disciplines. Exhibitors in 2015 include Edwina Bridgeman,Robina Jack, John Maltby, Mark Hearld, Alex Malcolmson,Guy Royle, Judith Rowe.

CUMBRIABlackwell The Arts & Crafts HouseBowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JT (015394) 46139. [email protected] Open: Daily 10.30-5pm, until 4pm Nov-Mar. Adults £7.25,children free. Craft shop free. Unique Arts and Crafts historichouse with a changing exhibitionprogramme together with a craft shop featuring leading designer-makers.


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Tim Lake Ceramics, Tim Lake

Yew Tree Gallery, John Maltby

Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House

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Dorothy WightmanThe Old Barn, Cow Brow, Lupton, Kirby Lonsdale LA6 1PJ (01539) 567550. [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 9-5pm, Sat 10-5pm.Showing a wide and expandingrange of contemporary work in ceramics, glass, textiles and jewellery. Please call and see us. Ample parking.The Gallery, Yew Tree BarnLow Newton, nr Cartmel LA11 6JP (01539) 531498. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 9-5.30pm, Sun 10.30-4.30pm.The Gallery, housed within Yew Tree Barn (also home toantiques, artisan studios and Harry’s Cafe Bar) showcaseshigh-quality design-led arts andcrafts, many from Cumbria.

Percy House Gallery3842 Market Place, CockermouthCA13 9NG (01900) 829667. [email protected]

www.percyhouse.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm.Dated 1390, Percy House hosts a large collection of work by British artists including jewellery,textiles, paintings and ceramics.

DERBYSHIREStudio 61 Gallery Leashaw, Holloway, nr MatlockDE4 5AT (01629) [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-5pm. Karina Goodman Art Studio – watercolour and oils plus work by over 100 UK artists,makers and jewellers.David Mellor Country ShopThe Round Building, Hathersage,Sheffield S32 1BA (01433) 650220. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-5pm. Specialist craft and kitchenwareshop alongside the famous David Mellor cutlery factory.Stocks Britain’s best selection of functional crafts alongsideDavid Mellor tableware and silver.

gallerytopChatsworth Road, Rowsley,Matlock DE4 2EH (01629) 735580. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sun 10-5pm.


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The Gallery, Yew Tree Barn, Roma Vincent

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Visit Ruthin Craft Centre’s Retail Gallery for exquisite jewellery, ceramics, glass,

textiles, books and much more.

Ruthin Craft Centre, The Centre for the Applied Arts, Park Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1BB Tel: +44 (0)1824 704774. Open daily from 10.00am – 5.30pm. Admission free. Free on-site parking.

Visit our website for exhibition information www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk

Ruthin Craft Centre Galleries / Restaurant / Shop / Makers Studios

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Situated in the Peak District nearChatsworth House, gallerytopoffers a diverse range ofcontemporary fine craft and art.

DEVONBob Crooks : First GlassThelbridge Cross Farm,Thelbridge, Crediton EX17 4SH (01884) 860037. [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 10-5pm or by appointment. Large parties should book ahead. Bob Crooks is an internationallyrenowned artist who designs,makes and sells hand-blowndecorative and functional glass,from wine glasses and decanters to large-scale unique pieces. There is a dynamic variety of form, scale, colour and technique withinthe portfolio of work available.

Lighting, mirrors and large-scalecommissions for bespoke projectsare also regularly undertaken.

Devon Guild of CraftsmenRiverside Mill, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9AF (01626) 832223. [email protected] Open: Daily throughout the year 10-5.30pm.Hub of contemporary crafts in the South West with galleriesand extensive Craft Shop. Annual programme of exhibition and events.

Lantic Gallery38 Gold Street, Tiverton EX16 6PY (01884) 259888. [email protected]


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Open: Mon-Sat 9.30-5pm. Lantic Gallery has a stylishmixture of studio pottery andsculpture together with paintingsand jewellery. Exhibitions in Spring and Autumn.Simon Drew Gallery13 Foss Street, Dartmouth TQ6 9DR (01803) 832832. [email protected]: Mon-Sat 9.30-5pm.A gallery specialising in all kinds of studio ceramics.

DORSETDansel GalleryRodden Row, Abbotsbury,Weymouth DT3 4JL (01305)871515. [email protected] www.danselgallery.co.uk Open: Daily 10-5.30pm. Cutting-edge contemporarywoodwork hand-made by over 200 UK designer craftsmen.Includes exquisite one-offs as well as practical designs. Small café serves fresh coffee and teas.

Walford Mill CraftsStone Lane, Wimborne BH21 1NL (01202) 841400. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm including Bank Holidays, Sun 11-4pm all year round.Contemporary Crafts, inspiring exhibitions and creative workshops. On-site makers and bistro, free entry, Wimborne, Dorset.

ESSEXThe Gallery at Parndon MillOff Elizabeth Way, Harlow CM20 2HP (01279) 426042. [email protected] Open: Tue-Fri 10-5pm, Sun 2-4pm.Fine art is complemented by excellent craftwork, and an exhibition in September is devoted to works of art in glass.

GLOUCESTERSHIREThe Guild at 5151 Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT(01242) 245215 [email protected] Open: Tue-Sun 10-5pm.The Guild at 51 is the newpermanent shop and gallery


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Dansel Gallery, Selwyn Holmes

Walford Mill Craft Centre, Rebecca Callis

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of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen. The guild’s award-winning and internationallyrenowned makers offer a changingselection of jewellery, ceramics,textiles, furniture, leatherwork,glass, basketry and more available to buy and commission.New Brewery ArtsBrewery Court, Cirencester GL7 1JH (01285) [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 9-5pm, Sun 10-4pm (Sunday opening Apr-Deconly). The centre for contemporary craft in the Cotswolds. Craft shop selling work by over 150 British makers, exhibitions, 11 on-site makers, café.

Studio Works Gallery26 Fountain Street, NailsworthGL6 0BL (01453) [email protected]: Mon-Sat 10-5pm.Situated in Nailsworth in theresurgent Stroud Valleys north of Bath, the gallery is run by potter Paul Bradley. It focuses on contemporary and early studio pottery and includes aselection of artists and jewellers.

HAMPSHIREaspexThe Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3BF (02392) [email protected] 11-4pm, weekends and Bank Holidays 11-5pm.Gallery shop with a programme of craft exhibitions from regionalmakers, alongside jewellery, gifts and greetings cards.

The Garden GalleryRookery Lane, Broughton, nr Stockbridge SO20 8AZ (01794) 301144. [email protected] Open: See website or call for opening times.Sculpture, ceramics, glass,furniture for gardens bycontemporary artists, shown in the gallery’s lovely garden.

HEREFORDSHIREThe Bowie Gallery5 Market Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AF (01497) 821026. [email protected] Open: Mon, Wed-Sat 10-5pm.


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Situated right in the centre of this beautiful market town, andselling the best of contemporaryceramics, jewellery and prints.

The Hay Makers GallerySt John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye,Hereford HR3 5BN (01497) 820556. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sun 10.30-5pm, Sun 11-4pm.A co-operative of professionaldesigner makers set up in the1980s, selling a variety of workincluding exhibitions throughoutthe year of selected British crafts.John Mckellar Designer Jewellery23 Church Street, Hereford HR1 2LR (01432) [email protected]: Tue-Sat 9.30-5.30pm. Contemporary jewellery inprecious metals by John McKellarand other leading designers.Commissioned work designed and made in our workshop.The Lion Gallery15b Broad Street, Leominster HR6 8BT (01568) 611898. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm. Contemporary gallery showing

quality work by established Britishmakers. Paintings, limited editionprints, textiles, glass, ceramics and jewellery represented.Mike Gell3 East Street, Hereford HR1 2LW (01432) 278226. www.mikegell.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pmA spacious contemporary British jewellery galleryshowcasing over 80 designers.

Old Chapel GalleryEast Street, Pembridge HR6 9HB (01544) 388842. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 11-5pm Sun 11-4pm.Best of British contemporary fine art and craft, includingceramics, jewellery, textiles,garden sculpture, ironwork,furniture, paintings, prints,exhibitions held regularly.


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The Bowie Gallery

The Lion Gallery Old Chapel Gallery, Philip Hearsey

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HERTFORDSHIRECourtyard Arts CentrePort Vale, Hertford SG14 3AA (01992) 509596. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-4pm.Courtyard Arts is a smallcommunity arts centre with a gallery featuring a variedprogramme of contemporaryexhibitions which change everytwo weeks, and a gift shopshowcasing beautiful and unique work by local makers.

Gowan Jewellers3 Bell Street, SawbridgeworthCM21 9AR (01279) [email protected] Open: Mon-Tue, Thur-Sat 10-5pm,Closed Bank Holidays, Christmas to New Year.Specialises in contemporaryjewellery with workshop onpremises – commissions welcome.Refurbished 18th century shopHerts/Essex border. Traditional,professional and friendly service.

Upstairs Gallery(Above The Post Office), The Way Inn, 268 High Street,Berhamsted HP4 1AQ(01442) 870768.upstairsgalleryberkhamsted@gmail.comwww.upstairsgallery.co.uk

Open: Tue-Sat 10-4pm (check website). Opened 2011 for artists and makersin the Chilterns and surroundingareas. Exhibiting contemporarycrafts and fine arts.

LANCASHIREChapel GallerySt Helen’s Road, Ormskirk L39 4QR (01695) 571328. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-4.30pm. Closed Bank Holidays.Visitors to this highly regardedfacility enjoy an engagingprogramme of exhibitions,activities and events. There’s awelcoming café and a popular giftshop that offers a wide range of unique items by UK-baseddesigner-makers. Visitors canparticipate in tours, talks or book onto one of the workshops on offer and families can getcreative together at regular family friendly events. For younger artists looking to developtheir talent, there’s a fantasticSaturday art club and programmeof holiday activities too.


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Chapel Gallery

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NEW CRAFTSMAN GALLERY24 Fore Street · St Ives TR26 1HE · 01736 795652

www.newcraftsmanstives.com

Ceramics by Chris Keenan

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Platform Gallery and VisitorInformation CentreStation Road, Clitheroe BB7 2JT (01200) 425566. [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 10-4.30pm. Closed Bank Holidays.The Platform Gallery provides a unique marketplace for hand-made crafts made across the UK.Visit us to see contemporary craft exhibitions, buy stunninggifts in our craft shop and seecommunity exhibitions in ourEducation Gallery. Our VisitorInformation Centre will help you get the most from your visit to the Ribble Valley area as well as offering locally made gifts as mementoes of your visit.

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Ada4 The Courtyard, Bennett’s Place, 30-31 High Street, Market Harborough LE16 7NL (01858) [email protected]

Open: Tue, Fri 10-6pm, Wed-Thur 10-7pm, Sat 9-5pm. Resident jeweller and owner RuthWood brings you Ada, a boutiquestyle gallery showcasing a uniqueselection of ‘Contemporaryhandcrafted jewellery andadornments’ by top and emergingindependent designer-makers. Ferrers Gallery, Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts,Melbourne Road, Staunton Harold, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1RU (01332) 863337. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sun and Bank Holiday Mon 11-5pm.Multi award-winning Britishcontemporary craft gallery. Set in a beautiful, rural location with ayear-round exhibition programme.

LINCOLNSHIREThe National Centre for Craft & DesignNavigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford NG34 7TW(01529) 308710.info@nationalcraftanddesign.org.ukwww.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk Open: Daily 10-5pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day). England’s largest venue dedicatedto the exhibition, celebration andpromotion of craft and design.With five exciting exhibitionspaces, a stimulating learning and events programme,


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tempting shop and riverside café. There is something for everyone to enjoy at the NCCD.

The Ropewalk Maltkiln Road, Barton uponHumber DN18 5JT (01652) 660380. [email protected] www.the-ropewalk.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun, Bank Holidays 10-4pm. (Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.) This former rope factory houses four galleries including a permanent craft gallery that represents 200 makers from throughout the country.

GREATER LONDONCecilia Colman Gallery67 St John’s Wood High StreetNW8 7NL (020) 7722 0686. www.ceciliacolmangallery.comOpen: Mon-Fri 10-5.30pm, Sat 2-5pm.

Cecilia Colman Gallery opened in December 1977. The gallery sells original work in jewellery,ceramics, wood and glass.

Contemporary Applied Arts89 Southwark Street SE1 0HX (020) 7620 [email protected] www.caa.org.uk Open: Tue-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 11-5pm. Founded in 1948 and a registeredcharity since 1967, CAA championsand promotes only the very bestapplied artists in their field. CAA’sSouthwark gallery and shopexhibits and sells a diverse andfrequently-changing selection ofone-off decorative and functionalpieces, ranging from ceramics andglass to wood, furniture, jewellery,metalwork, textiles and paper.


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The National Centre for Craft & Design

Cecilia Colman Gallery, Charlie MacPherson

Contemporary Applied Arts, Chris Taylor

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Contemporary Ceramics Centre63 Great Russell Street,Bloomsbury WC1B 3BF (020) 7242 [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10.30-6pm.A retail gallery showcasing the best of British studio ceramics in the heart of London.Contemporary Ceramics Centre is the only retail gallery in London specialising exclusivelyin British studio ceramics. Thegallery is a benchmark for currentpractice in studio ceramics andwith an exhibition programme and regularly changing display, it is always possible to see and buy a wide range of work from functional tableware toindividual collector’s pieces.

Craft Central33-35 St John’s Square EC1M 4DS (020) 7251 0276. [email protected] Open: varies by event – please check website. Craft Central’s two London venues show original UK craft and design. Visit stimulatingexhibitions, creative experiencesor commission bespoke pieces.David Mellor4 Sloane Square SW1W 8EE (020) 7730 4259. [email protected] www.davidmellordesign.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9.30-6pm, Sun 11-5pm.Famous Chelsea shop founded by designer-silversmith David Mellor in 1969. StocksBritain’s best selection offunctional crafts alongside David Mellor cutlery and silver.

De Vroomen59 Elizabeth Street, BelgraviaSW1W9PP (020) 7730 1901. [email protected] Open: Tue-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-4pm. Designers and makers of bespokefine jewellery. We are showing thelatest additions to our collectionmade on the premises by Leo de Vroomen and his team, alongwith new silverwork from some of the most talented silversmithsof the current generation.


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Handmade glass, gifts and jewelleryShop online: nationalglasscentre.com

National Glass Centre Liberty Way, Sunderland, SR6 0GL

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Frivoli7A Devonshire Road, Chiswick W4 2EU (020) 8742 3255. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 11-5pm.Frivoli shows an extensive varietyof work in many media. In additionto beautiful works by very wellknown names, we showcase the yet to be famous and introducemakers from Europe andScandinavia. Everything iscarefully selected with the privatebuyer and collector in mind.Gallery S O92 Brick Lane E1 6RL (020) 7377 [email protected] Open: Wed-Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-5pm. Closest tube stations: Aldgate East or Liverpool Street Station.Gallery S O’s street-facingshowroom displays selectedcontemporary jewellery and objects while the rear gallery provides space for projects and installations.

Lesley Craze Gallery34 Clerkenwell Green EC1R 0DU (020) 7608 0393. [email protected] Open: Tue-Fri 10-6.30pm, Sat 11-5.30pm, late night opening Thur until 7pm.Lesley Craze Gallery has been an internationally celebratedgallery showcasing the best of contemporary jewellery for nearly 30 years.

London Glassblowing Studio and Gallery62-66 Bermondsey Street SE1 3UD (020) 7403 2800. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-6pm.Exhibiting an exciting array of work by Peter Layton and his team. The gallery broadens public awareness of the medium by hosting a varied program of studio glass.

MADE LONDONOne Marylebone NW1 4AQ (01903) 608757. [email protected] Open: 24-26 October, 2014. 11-5pm £10, under 14s free. Over 120 of the best contemporary designer-makersacross all media selling their work direct to the public.


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London Glassblowing Studio and Gallery

London Glassblowing Studio and Gallery, Bruce Marks

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Number 5757 Loampit Hill, Lewisham SE13 7SZ 07599 988004. [email protected] www.57arts.co.uk Open: Sat 10-5pm, otherwise as stated on website.Number 57 is a creative space inBrockley that shows and sells thework of local makers and artists.

OXO Jewellerswww.oxojewellers.com Three independent, design ledgalleries, based in the OXO Toweron the South Bank, betweenWaterloo and Blackfriars Bridges. Graeme McColm1.15 OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street SE1 9PH 07799 834885. www.graememccolm.com [email protected]. Open: Please call the gallery for details of opening times. Graeme’s signature style is definedby clean lines, rich textures andexquisite stones with appeal to the discerning individual.

Alan Vallis2.09 OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street SE1 9PH (020) 7261 9898. [email protected]. Open: Please call the gallery for details of opening times.

Alan showcases a design collectioninfluenced by his travels toIndonesia, Africa, Jordan andEgypt and particularly the Red Sea.

Studio Fusion Gallery 1.06 OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, SE1 9PH (020) 7928 3600www.studiofusiongallery.co.uk [email protected]. Open: Mon-Sat 11-6pm. Please call the gallery for details of Sunday opening times. The gallery specialises in jewellery and objects, with a contemporary approach toenamel, non-traditional materialsand innovative techniques.

Vessel114 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill Gate W11 2PW (020) 7727 [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-6pm.Vessel is a gallery established in1999 and based in Notting Hill,London. We aim to be a modernmecca for all those who appreciategood design and beauty in theirlife, both to look at and to use. Youwill find the best in contemporaryart glass, ceramics and lighting


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Oxo Jewellers, Lesley Strickland

Oxo Jewellers, Graeme McColm

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available that have been sourcedglobally. Vessel also has regularlychanging exhibitions programmethat showcases both establishedand up and coming internationalmakers and designers.

GREATER MANCHESTERCraft ShopRoyal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester M2 7DH (0161) 615 [email protected]/craftshop Open: Mon-Fri 10-7.30pm (closedduring Wed and occasional Tuematinees) Sat 10-8pm (closedduring matinees) Sun 11-5pm. Situated inside the Royal ExchangeTheatre in the heart of the city, the craft shop is a hidden gemselling original contemporaryBritish-made crafts by establishedand emerging artists. Browse the changing exhibitions, take partin our workshops or soak up thehistory of the building over a coffee.Manchester Craft & Design Centre17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter,Manchester M4 5JD (0161) 832 [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5.30pm. (Closed Bank Holidays.) In the heart of Manchester’screative Northern Quarter,Manchester Craft & Design Centreis home to 24 resident artists andmakers who design and create avariety of hand-made products;from textiles, jewellery andceramics to pewter, prints andpretty dresses. Buy straight fromthe makers in their independentand unique studios, six days aweek. Oak Street Café Bar is also on hand, serving up the finest

home-made food, locally brewedartisan beers and some damn fine coffee. MCDC also hosts an innovative and excitingexhibition and events programme,showcasing the best ofcontemporary craft and designfrom both established andemerging talent. A diverse range ofworkshops are also on offer, frompopular Make with Makers daysessions to the Creative BusinessDevelopment series. The Centreboasts Elbow’s Guy Garvey aspatron, who says, ‘If you like togive personal gifts then there isnowhere better in the North West.’Winner of Manchester Tourism Awards 2013, bestIndependent Tourism Retailer.

MERSEYSIDEBluecoat Display CentreThe Bluecoat, College LaneEntrance, Liverpool L1 3BZ (0151) 709 4014. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5.30pm, Sun 12-5pm (closed public and Bank Holidays). Established 1959, fine contemporarycraft by over 350 selected makers,plus changing exhibition andeducation programme. For furtherinformation visit our website atwww.bluecoatdisplaycentre.com


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NORFOLKBircham Gallery14 Market Place, Holt NR25 6BW (01263) 713312. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 9-5pm. Contemporary art galleryspecialising in modern and contemporary British painting, sculpture, studioceramics, original prints, glass, designer jewellery and crafts.

Made in CleyHigh Street, Cley-next-the-Sea, nr Holt NR25 7RF (01263) 740134. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-4pm.Our full range of domesticstoneware pottery, sculpturalceramics, contemporary jewellery and prints is made in our workshops and displayed in the Made in Cley gallery.

NORTHUMBERLANDBalman GalleryTown Hall Buildings, Princes Street, Corbridge NE45 5AD (01434) [email protected]: Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 10-4pm.Beautiful listed building housingceramics, glass, art, jewellery,paintings from local, national and international artists and the Cafe @ Balman Gallery.

OXFORDSHIREBurford Woodcraft144 High Street, Burford OX18 4QU (01993) [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 9.30-5pm, Sun 11-4.45pm (mid Feb-Christmas). Quality, contemporary woodwork,hand-made in Britain by designer-craftsmen. Superb one-offs, furniture, practical anddecorative pieces. Online shop.

The Gallery at Waterperry GardensWaterperry, nr Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1JZ (01844) 338085. [email protected] Open: Mar-Oct 10-5.30pm, Nov-Feb 10-5pm.


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Specialising in high-quality,British-made art and craft, the gallery exhibits an inspiringselection of jewellery, ceramics,painting, sculpture and textiles.Junction Art Gallery43 Oxford Street, WoodstockOX20 1TJ (01993) 358707. [email protected] Open: Wed-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-4pm.Junction Art Gallery is rapidlybuilding a reputation forexhibiting exceptional, excitingfine and applied art. Specialising in British-based artists the galleryis a fresh, contemporary space that attracts art-lovers, collectors and first-time buyers. Situated in the beautiful market town ofWoodstock, the gallery hosts fivemixed exhibitions a year by mid-and early-career artists, while thepermanent collection reflects the tremendous creative talentcurrently flourishing in the UK.

One Village / Onevillage.comOxford Street, Woodstock OX20 1TH (01993) 812866. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 9.30-5.30pm, Sun 1-5.30pm.Craft-made articles for the homedirect from artisans’ cooperativesin India, Bangladesh, Philippines.Rugs, cushions fabrics, baskets,lampshades, accessories. Check website for details.

Oxford Ceramics Gallery29 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AA (01865) 512320. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-5.30pm, Sun 2-5pm. Mon via appointment only. Exhibiting and stocking the best in contemporary and vintage ceramics from leadingnational and international artists. See website for details.


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SHROPSHIRETwenty Twenty Gallery3 High Street, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA (01952) [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm.A contemporary crafts and fine artgallery holding regular exhibitions.Makers and artists are featuredthroughout the shop and gallery all year round. Own Art scheme available.

SOMERSETEnigma Pottery Studio and Gallery15 Vicarage Street, Frome BA11 1PX (01373) [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-5pm. Check website for variationsSituated between town centre and railway station; gallery, walled garden and studio with work by resident ceramist and selected artists.Harlequin Gallery6 Bath Place, Taunton TA1 4ER (01823) 251121. [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 9-5pm, Sat 9.30-4.30pm. Call about Bank Holidays.Harlequin Gallery works with over 80 British Artists, whoproduce individually createdpieces of art and craft; an eclecticmix including paintings, pottery,jewellery, sculpture, glass, and lighting all displayed in aninteresting and approachable way.

John Leach Gallery at Muchelney PotteryMuchelney Pottery, nr LangportTA10 0DW (01458) 250324. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 9-1pm, 2-5pm. Ceramics, paintings, prints,sculpture, baskets and metal-work. Regular exhibitions by international and West Country artists/makers. Shop selling kitchenware pots designed by John Leach.

One Two Five GalleryThe Shed, Box Road, Bath BA1 7LR 07803 033629. [email protected]@carolewaller.co.ukwww.garywoodceramics.co.ukwww.carolewaller.co.uk Open: Tue-Sun 11-5pm.One Two Five Gallery showcasesthe work of ceramist Gary Woodand textile artist Carole Waller –with guest artists and changingexhibitions all year round. Find us at the SHED, which offers wonderful food , coffee and shops with lots of parking – on the A4 six miles east of Bath.


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STAFFORDSHIREShire Hall GalleryMarket Square, Stafford ST16 2LD (01785) 278345. [email protected]/arts Open: Mon-Sat 9.30-5pm, Tue 10-5pm, Sun 1-4pm.

The largest venue in Staffordshireshowing contemporary visual artand craft. Registered craft shop andtemporary exhibition programme.

SUFFOLKCraftco40a High Street, Southwold IP18 6AE (01502) 723211. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-4pm (closed Wed except school holidays). Shop/gallery run as a co-operative,selling fine contemporary craftsfrom East Anglian makers;ceramics, textiles, prints,jewellery, cards, automata,sculpture, glass.

Jessica Muir GalleryHall Street, Long Melford CO10 9JR (01787) 310400. [email protected] Open: Mon-Tue, Thur-Fri 10.30-4pm, Sat 10.30-5pm.


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A friendly artist-led galleryshowcasing contemporaryjewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles and original prints by artists from across the UK.Smiths Row The Market Cross, Bury StEdmunds IP33 1BT (01284) 762081. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10.30-5pm.Smiths Row Shop showcases thebest of contemporary craft, sellingaffordable, unique work by Britishmakers, including ceramics, prints,textiles and jewellery along withartist-designed cards and wrap.

SURREYCrafts Study Centre University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham GU9 7DS (01252) 891450. [email protected] Open: Tue-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 10-4pm. Remarkable collections andinspiring exhibitions of modernand contemporary British craftsembracing ceramics, textiles,calligraphy, furniture, wood,jewellery and metalwork.

Fire and Iron GalleryOxshott Road, Leatherhead KT22 0EN (01372) 386453. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-5pm. Free parking.Representing 200 British andinternational art metalworkers,Fire and Iron comprises fourgallery spaces and a sculpturegarden. RHS gold medalist 2008.

New Ashgate GalleryWaggon Yard, Lower Church Lane,Farnham GU9 7PS (01252) 713208. [email protected] Open: Tues-Sat 10-5pm. Contemporary gallery exhibitingfine art and craft located centrallyin historic market town ofFarnham. Seasonal craftcollections inc. glass, textiles,jewellery, metal, basketry,silversmithing, ceramics. Exciting craft showcases. Purchase works with Own Art,interest free loans to encourage all to collect art and craft.Surrey Guild Craft Gallery1 Moushill Lane, Milford GU8 5BH (01483) 424769. [email protected] Open: Daily 10.30 -5pm (except Dec 25-26).


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Our recently renovated artist-runshop is open seven days a week andcelebrates quality and imaginationthrough fine craftsmanship.Members work with diversematerials, including wood, silver, clay, glass, wool and silk, but are united in their creativityand skill to make beautiful and desirable objects.

The WOW Gallery78 South Street, Dorking RH4 2HD (01306) 743403. [email protected] Open: Mon if doors open, Tue-Sat 10-6pm. An inspirational collection ofhand-made British arts and crafts:

Glass, ceramics, wood, metalworkand jewellery mingle with localpaintings and Prints. Prices fromaffordable to collectable!

SUSSEXDitchling Museum of Art + CraftLodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP (01273) 844744. enquiries@ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.ukwww.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk Open: Tue-Sat, Bank Holidays 11-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. Until 21 December (2014 ), 20 January – 20 December (2015). £6.50, unwaged £5.50, under 16s free (need to beaccompanied by an adult). Visit the newly reopened DitchlingMuseum of Art + Craft, which is a finalist for the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2014. Thissmall gem in East Sussex focuseson the artists and craftspeople who made Ditchling a creative hubin the 20th century. In 2014 themuseum’s display focuses on thekey members of this community –including the artist Eric Gill, thecalligrapher Edward Johnston, the painter David Jones, theprinter Hilary Pepler and thetextile designer Ethel Mairet. New visitor facilities include a café, shop stocks a wide range ofitems influenced by the museum’scollection and a dedicated learning events with a programmefor children and adults.

The Green Tree GalleryBorde Hill Garden, Borde HillLane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP (01444) 456560. [email protected]


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Open: Tue-Sun 10.30-5pm (April-Oct), Tue-Sun 10.30-4pm(Nov-Mar)Exciting contemporary gallery,based at beautiful Borde Hill Garden. Wide range of affordable art and crafts.

MADE BRIGHTONThe Dome Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UG (01903) [email protected] Open: 21-23 November, 2014.11-5pm. £6.50, under 14s free. Over 100 fantastic contemporarydesigner makers, selling their work direct to the public.

TYNE AND WEARThe National Glass Centre ShopLiberty Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR6 0GL (0191) 515 5555. [email protected] Open: Daily 10-5pm.

A beautiful range of hand-crafted glass, ceramics andjewellery by the country’s bestmakers. Also available online.

WARWICKSHIREMontpellier Gallery8 Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EP (01789) [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 9.30-5.30pm. Warwickshire’s leadingcontemporary art and craft gallery,paintings, sculpture, print-makingand fine British crafts – ceramics,studio glass and contemporaryjewellery – by many leading and emerging artists.

The Octagon Gallery Whichford Pottery, Whichford, nr Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5PG (01608) 684416. [email protected] Open: call or see website for opening times. Stunning gallery in an idyllic


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location showcasing the best inhand-made pottery and other workby artisans. Working pottery. Café.

WEST MIDLANDSBilston Craft GalleryMount Pleasant, Bilston,Wolverhampton WV14 7LU (01902) 552507.bilstoncraftgallery@wolverhampton.gov.ukwww.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston Open: Tue, Thur 10-4pm, Wed 10-7pm, Fri 10-1pm, Sat 11-4pm. Bilston Craft Gallery is the largestdedicated applied arts venue in the West Midlands with variedexhibitions; maker-led workshops,and a contemporary craft shop showcasing leading andemerging UK-based makers.mac birmingham Craft Market

Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH (0121) 446 3232.www.macbirmingham.co.uk Open: 11-5pm.mac birmingham’s craft marketsrun on the first Sunday of eachmonth, with a host of designer-makers selling their products.

RBSA Gallery4 Brook Street, St Pauls,Birmingham B3 1SA (0121) 236 4353 [email protected]

Open: Mon-Fri 10.30-5.30pm, Sat 10.30-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Checkwebsite for Bank Holiday opening. The RBSA Gallery’s Craft Gallery is one of the leading outlets in the Midlands for contemporarycraft. Through its programme ofcreatively-themed exhibitions, itshowcases designer-makers fromacross the UK. Works includejewellery, ceramics and textiles.

WILTSHIREBluestone Gallery8 Old Swan Yard, Devizes SN10 1AT (01380) [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 9.30-5.30pm.We have perhaps the finestselection of contemporarydesigner jewellery in Wiltshire,plus ceramics, glass, wood, textiles, paintings and prints.

The Craft Company24 New Road, Chippenham SN15 1HS (01249) 705888. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 9.30-5pm (closed Bank Holidays)We have a unique selection ofquirky, whimsical, design-ledcrafts and gifts from around theUK. Find us on Google Street View.


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Fisherton Mill, Gallery, Cafe & Studios108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury SP2 7QY (01722) 500200/(01722) 415121 [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-5pm, every day in December. Explore a treasure trove ofamazing artwork in this awardwinning art gallery in centralSalisbury, comprising an excitingexhibition space, eclectic gallerydhop and a gallery café which isconsidered to be one of the besteateries in Salisbury. Spread overtwo floors, the contemporarycollection brings together the work of leading makers from the UK. On-site artists can be visited in their studios.

WORCESTERSHIREThe PotteryJinney Ring Craft Centre, Hanbury Road, Hanbury B60 4BU (01527) 821546. www.jinneyring.co.uk/acatalog/[email protected]

Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-5pm.One studio, four creative potters, four individual styles and a well stocked shop.Contact us for workshops,demonstrations and parties.

Worcester City Art Gallery and MuseumForegate Street, Worcester WR1 1DT (01905) 25371.gallerymuseum@worcestershire.gov.ukwww.museumsworcestershire.org.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10.30-4.30pm. Art gallery and museum shop sellsoriginal, contemporary crafts bylocal and regional makers. The gallery also hosts a dedicatedcraft exhibition every Christmas.The balcony café rounds off a visit nicely with home-madecakes and good coffee.


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YORKSHIREArtParade Gallery1 Victoria Road, Saltaire BD18 3LA (01274) 590619. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sun 10-6pm. (ClosedMon except Bank Holidays.) Offering the finest contemporarycraftworks and jewellery, togetherwith a large and varied exhibitionof contemporary art. This spaciousgallery is in the heart of Saltaire’sfascinating World Heritage Site.

blandscliff Gallery9 Blands Cliff, Scarborough YO11 1NR (01723) 367252. [email protected] Open: Wed-Sat (and most Sun) 11-6pm March-November. On a picturesque old town cobbledstreet covered with intricate murals.Pottery, sculpture, paintings frommany artists. A relaxed quirkyatmosphere with practicing artist.

The Hepworth WakefieldGallery Walk, Wakefield WF1 5AW (01924) 247360. [email protected]/shop Open: Tue-Sun 10-5pm, closed Mon except school holiday and Bank Holidays.The Hepworth Wakefield gallery offers a stunning range of hand-selected crafts and artist-designed products.

Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery2nd Floor, Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, nr Bradford BD18 3LA (01274) 599790. [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 10-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 10-6pm.KLJ opened in 1996 and is theregion’s only gallery specialisingexclusively in contemporaryjewellery, silver and metalsmithing. Representing over 70international artists, there is also a regular exhibitions programme.The gallery is set within Salts Mill, which has the largestcollection in the world of work by David Hockney and is a World Heritage Site.

Pyramid Gallery43 Stonegate YO1 8AW (01904) 641187. [email protected]


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Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-4pm. Independent contemporary art and jewellery gallery withexhibitions of glass, ceramics and sculpture. Located near York Minster in a National Trust owned 15th Century shop.

Quilt Museum and GallerySt Anthony’s Hall, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW (01904) 613242. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-4pm (last admission 3.30pm).Museum closed for an exhibitionchangeover 1-4 Sept. Closed 14 December 2014 – 23 January 2015 for annual maintenance.Adults £6, concs £5, children free,Quilter’s Guild Members £3.The Quilt Museum and Gallery is home to a unique collection of quilts of The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles. Based in amagnificent mediaeval guildhall in York city centre, the QuiltMuseum and Gallery hostschanging exhibitions of quilts and contemporary textile art. Our

shop stocks books and souvenirsrelating to the Museum collectionsand quilting and textiles from around the British Isles.Visitors can now also shop onlinewww.quiltmuseumshop.org.uk Snug Gallery58 Market Street, Hebden Bridge HX7 6AA (01422) [email protected] www.snug-gallery.com Open: Wed-Fri 11-5pm, Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-5pm. Snug is a leading contemporarycraft gallery located in HebdenBridge. Snug showcases work by some of the most prominentdesigner-makers from the UK andIreland, alongside emerging newtalent, and is also developing anexciting exhibitions programme.

Studio Eleven11 Humber Street, Fruit Market,Kingston upon Hull HU1 1TG(01482) [email protected] Open: Fri-Sun 11-4pm. Studio by appointment andworkshop booking. Workshopprogramme available.The galleryand studio fronts Humber Streetin the heart of the Fruitmarketcultural quarter. Eleven shows ceramics and print-making.


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Yorkshire Sculpture Park ShopWest Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG (01924) [email protected] www.ysp.co.uk Open: 10-5pm. Admission free, parking charges apply. Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is the UK’s leading outdoor artgallery, with 500 acres of beautifulhistoric parkland and five indoorgalleries. The YSP Shop continuallyselects innovative contemporarycraft and design, providing anunique alternative to high streetshopping: choose from prints,homeware and accessories byleading designers and illustrators,from Rob Ryan to Donna Wilson,specialist art books, jewellery andmuch more. Visit ysp.co.uk to find out more and to shop online.

NORTHERNIRELANDCOUNTY DOWNArds Crafts31 Regent Street, NewtownardsBT23 4AD (028) 9182 6846.ards.crafts@ards-council.gov.ukwww.ards-council.gov.ukwww.ardscreates.com Open: Mon-Fri 9.15-5pm, Sat 9.30-5pm. Ards Crafts, a contemporary craftand design centre showcasing andselling work from leading makersin the Ards Borough and NorthernIreland. Shop for that unique giftfrom a range of jewellery, textiles,batik, wood, glass, mixed media,ceramics and more. Exhibitions,workshops and demonstrationsare hosted in ‘the Space’. Featuredannual events include the CreativePeninsula Open Studio event,Meet the Maker and Art in the Loft.

DERRY80/8180/81 Ebrington, Limavady Road BT47 [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 10-6pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm.80/81 Ebrington will host REclaim |REpurpose from 1-30 August 2014.This is the first exhibition sincethe Turner Prize in 2013 to be heldat the former British army barracks in Derry, Northern Ireland. It will feature ten internationallyacclaimed artists whose workaddresses the idea of repurposeincluding: David Clarke(UK),Donna Bates (IRE),


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Bettina Speckner(GER), Stephanie Metz(USA), MelissaCameron(AUS), Vladimir Peri and Milica Stojanov(SER), Ingrid Murphy(UK), MattSmith(UK), Soojin Kang(KOR/UK) and Boris Bally (USA).

SCOTLANDARGYLL Juno Design Gallery159 Argyll Street, Dunoon PA23 7DD (01369) 707767. [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm. A bijou gallery continuing to source fantastic range of designers and artists featuringpaintings, jewellery, textiles and design-led artworks. Check website for details.

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAYGracefield Craft Shop28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1JQ (01387) 262084. [email protected]

Open: Tue-Fri 10.30-3.30pm, Sat 10-5pm.Dumfries & Galloway’s premiervenue for visual art and craftexhibitions, contemporary craftshop, café and print studio. Main exhibitions open Tue-Sat 10-5pm. Ample free parking.

FIFEFife Contemporary Art & CraftTown Hall, Queen’s Gardens, St Andrews KY16 9TA (01334) 474610.www.fcac.co.uk Open: Virtual venue open 24/7;office open Mon-Fri 10-5pm.New online contemporary craft shop (treat store) openingsummer 2014 as part of FCA&C’svirtual venue: www.fcac.co.uk

INVERNESS-SHIREInchmore GalleryInchmore IV5 7PX 077777 652953. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-5pm and by appointment.Original art, ceramics, glass,jewellery, print-making, sculptureand textiles by established and emerging, predominantlyScottish, artists. Regular solo,group and mixed exhibitions.

MIDLOTHIANEdinburgh Contemporary Crafts9-11 Blair Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QR 07816 640298. info@edinburghcontemporarycrafts.co.ukwww.edinburghcontemporarycrafts.co.uk Open: Daily 10-7pm. A brand new gallery in the centre of Edinburgh, representing newand established Scottish makersand showcasing the best incontemporary craft: glass, pottery,jewellery, print and textiles.


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Dovecot Studios10 Infirmary Street, EdinburghEH1 1LT (0131) 550 [email protected] Open: Mon-Sat 10.30-5.30pm.Opening hours for viewing balcony vary. Dovecot Studios work tocommission collaborating with artists to create tapestries and tufted rugs. Shop, galleries, venue hire and café.

Open Eye Gallery34 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QE (0131) 557 1020. [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-4pm. The Open Eye Gallery mounts up to twenty crafts exhibitionsevery year, specialising in ceramics, wood, glass, jewellery and sculpture.

The Scottish Gallery16 Dundas Street, Edinburgh EH36HZ (0131) 558 1200. [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-4pm.The Scottish Gallery has, over a long period, established a considerable reputation for showing the best incontemporary British, Europeanand international objects,specialising in ceramics, glass,Jewellery and metalwork. We currently run a monthlyprogramme of solo and mixedexhibitions alongside changingdisplays of paintings and objectsfrom our stable of artists.

PERTH AND KINROSSJardine Gallery and Workshop45 New Row, Perth PH1 5QA (01738) [email protected] Open: Mon-Tue, Thur 9.30-3pm,Wed, Fri-Sat 9.30-5pm.


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Contemporary art focuses on wildlife, nature and organic forms in a wide variety of mediums. Workshop of sculptor Julian Jardine.

SCOTTISH BORDERSAllanbank Mill SteadingAllanton, Duns TD11 3JX (01890) 818073.info@paulineburbidge-quilts.comwww.paulineburbidge-quilts.comwww.charlespoulsen-sculpture.com Open: 1-4 August 2014,11-6pm. Annual Open Studio, four days only. Pauline Burbidge, textiles, Charles Poulsen, sculpture, and guest artist Halima Cassell, ceramics.

WALESCARDIFFCraft in the BayThe Flourish, Lloyd GeorgeAvenue, Cardiff Bay CF10 4QH (029) 2048 4611.admin@makersguildinwales.org.ukwww.makersguildinwales.org.uk Open: Daily 10.30– 5.30pm. Contemporary craft gallery withinthe heart of Cardiff Bay, providinga retail space for members of theMakers Guild in Wales. Nationaland international exhibitions,Spotlight on a Maker, graduate

showcase, craft workshops, café, conference room hire.

CARMARTHENSHIREOriel Myrddin GalleryChurch Lane, Carmarthen SA31 1LH (01267) [email protected] www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10-5pm (closed Bank Holidays). Contemporary art and craft galleryin the centre of Carmarthenpromoting the very best regionaland national artists and makers.

CEREDIGIONAberystwyth Arts CentrePenglais Campus, AberystwythUniversity, Aberystwyth SY23 3DE (01970) [email protected]/artscentre Open: Mon-Sat 10-8pm, Sun 12-5.30pm. Wales’s most vibrant arts centrepresents an outstanding exhibitionprogramme of contemporary arts


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and crafts, plus a busy communityarts and education programme,craft and design shop, bookshopand café. Also home for theoutstanding AberystwythUniversity collection of early 20th-century British pioneer studiopottery and the 2015 InternationalCeramics Festival. Please call fordetails of the current programme.

CONWYThe Potters Gallery1 High Street, Conwy LL32 8DB (01492) 593590.www.thepottersgallery.co.uk Open: Daily 10-5pm (closed Wed October-March). The Potters’ Gallery exhibits andsells the work of 20 selectedmakers from North Wales Pottersassociation. The gallery is a co-operative celebrating ten years in the mediaeval town of Conwy.

DENBIGHSHIRERuthin Craft CentrePark Road, Ruthin LL15 1BB (01824) [email protected]

Open: Mon-Sun 10-5.30pm.The centre for the applied arts

– with three galleries showing the best in national and internationalcontemporary applied art, on-site makers studios, educationspace, cafe, and retail gallery. Free parking and admission.

MONMOUTHSHIREThe Art ShopNo.8 Cross Street, AbergavennyNP7 5EH (01873) 852690. [email protected] Open: Daily 9.15-5pm.Soon we will be expanding into a nearby Victorian chapel. Moreroom for ceramics, jewellery,textiles and books. There will be a kitchen and larder and smallwild garden. Upstairs, events and workshops with musicians,writers, poets, artists andperformers. The Art Shop willcontinue to sell fine artists’materials, and upstairs to hold regular exhibitions in adomestic interior. Keep in touch.


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PEMBROKESHIREBosanquet ContemporaryJewellery GalleryHole in the Wall, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest SA61 2AD (01437) 769178.Open: Tue, Thur-Fri 10-4.30pm,Wed, Sat 10-4pm. Silver jewellery selected from collections by more than 70 UK designer-makers.Chosen to delight our customers all year round.

POWYSPorticus1 Middleton Street, LlandrindodWells LD1 5ET (01597) 823989.www.porticus.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10.30-5pm.Porticus, set in original Victorianpremises, offers work by topdesigner makers. Includingceramics, jewellery, glass, textiles, pictures and cards.

SOUTH GLAMORGANOriel Makers37 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath Park,Cardiff CF24 3PG (029) 2047 2595. [email protected] Open: Tue-Sat 10-5pm. An established, artist-run gallery selling a wide variety of unusual, high quality,contemporary art and craftwork.

SOUTH WALESMission GalleryGloucester Place, MaritimeQuarter, Swansea SA1 1TY (01792) [email protected] Open: Tue-Sun 11-5pm,

plus Bank Holidays. The Craft Space features achanging display of contemporarycraft, applied art and design byestablished and emerging makers.The gallery also hosts an excitingprogramme of contemporaryvisual art and craft.

TORFAENLlantarnam Grange Arts CentreSt David’s Road, Cwmbran,Torfaen NP44 1PD (01633) [email protected] www.lgac.org.uk Open: Mon-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 10-4pm.The regional centre for the appliedarts in South Wales. Exhibitions,children’s workshops, craft shop and café.

INDIAMUMBAIARTISANS’52-56 V. B. Gandhi Marg, RhythmHouse Lane, Kala Ghoda 400 001 00 91 98201 45397. [email protected]/artisanscentre (Website will go live September 2014.)


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