2010  





   13 March – 25 April
   FREE Open 7 days a week

A celebration of leading contemporary craft practitioners whose making is concerned with the narrative potential of objects. The exhibitors will fill the gallery with tall stories told or represented through the interaction of automata and kinetics or pieces that induce humour or intrigue. Visit the gallery to experience a cacophony of creative voices that will inspire all ages.

Exhibitors:  Edwina Bridgeman, Sam Bryan, Sue Evans, John Grayson, Andy Hazell, Emily Hubbard, Rachel Larkins, Tony Mann, Cathy Miles, Cleo Mussi, Amanda Popham, Robert Race, Wanda Sowry,  Laurence/Angela St Leger,  Melanie Tomlinson, Jan Zalud.
(Image: Samantha Bryan)

 
 8 May – 20 June
 FREE Open 7 days a week

A selection of the most collectable South West makers. Running alongside the major London show: ‘Collect’, the Devon Guild brings this sister-exhibition to the region with the best collectable, contemporary crafts practitioners in the South West. A chance to browse and consider what makes an item ‘collectable’.

Featuring: Svend Bayer, Rachael Woodman and Peter Randall-Page amongst others.

(Image: Rachael Woodman)


   3 July – 5 September
   FREE Open 7 days a week

  A unique event in our calendar this annual exhibition fosters the creativity of our Members and acts as an inspiration to emerging makers. This show promises to reconfirm the South West as a centre of excellence for craftmaking. The exhibition is selected by Members and will showcase the best new work coming out of workshops and studios across our Membership and the region.

This exhibition has been generously sponsored by the local  branch of Charles Stanley, independent stockbrokers and investment advisors based in Exeter. Thanks for their kind support of South West creative talent.  More info. on Charles Stanley.

There will be a craft-making area in the gallery during the exhibition to inspire young and old alike.
Free craft demonstrations on Saturdays during July and August.     (Image: Chris Elmer)
 

  18 September – 31 October
  FREE Open 7 days a week

This exhibition celebrates the diverse work of eminent furniture maker and designer John Makepeace. Bringing together a collection of major works from 50 years of making, significant pieces have been borrowed from important national and private collections. Key pieces from Makepeace’s own collection are shown alongside newly commissioned works available for sale. The exhibition will contextualise Makepeace’s influence as a designer, teacher and ambassador for the crafts-supported by a comprehensive and creative education package.

This is an incredibly rare opportunity to view Makepeace’s design journey, learn about his influences and to find out more about the man behind the furniture. Touring nationally until 2012.
 

A Devon Guild of Craftsmen touring exhibition, generously funded by Arts Council England. (Image: Chair by John Makepeace)












       13 November – 2 January 2011
       FREE Open 7 days a week

Visit, browse and buy – the Guild’s annual Christmas exhibition takes in the best contemporary craftwork the UK has to offer from both regional and nationally acclaimed designer-makers.  
It’s the perfect place to buy presents this Christmas with such a wide range of unique hand-made designs on display. Exhibitors to be selected and confirmed later in 2010.

For more information on how to apply to submit your work to MAKE, please contact:  saffron.wynne@crafts.org.uk      01626 832223