Demonstration Days
ONE SATURDAY EACH MONTH FROM 1pm - 4pm
Pop along to our shop and meet the artist and makers behind some of our popular shop creations. Learn more about their influences and techniques and browse the exquisite range of contemporary craft and design on sale.
Free entry
SATURDAY 12 MAY 2012
Ruth Singer (textiles)
Ruth's work is inspired by historical textiles, museum objects, personal heritage, memory and stories. Ruth uses hand-stitched construction techniques such as pleating, gathering, applique and structured stuffing to create a collection of textile pieces.
SATURDAY 9 JUNE 2012
Pasqualina Iarrobino (textiles)
Pasqualina utilises a traditional floor loom pushing the boundaries of weaving through the compound structure of 'doublecloth' and the use of non-traditional materials.
SATURDAY 30 JUNE 2012
Kelly McRobie (mixed media)
Kelly creates mixed media textile accessories that are both handcrafted and sustainable. Kelly strongly believes in bringing textiles back to Britain and to source materials locally, using a combination of hand dyed wool and leather skins.
SATURDAY 4 AUGUST 2012
Robert Fogell (ceramics)
Robert Fogell trained as a Sculptor Conservator working on classical and modern stone sculpture in public and private collections all over the country. Clinets have included The British Museum, the V&A Museum, English Heritage and the National Trust.
SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2012
Alys Power (jeweller)
Alys creates jewellery using materials which are reclaimed, reused, reinvented and recycled. These base materials are mixed with fascinating and beautiful found objects, sterling silver and semi-precious stones to create unique jewellery and accessories.
