For exhibitions prior to May 2009 please download the pdf archive list.
Saturday 8 May - Sunday 20 June 2010
As its name suggests ‘Collection’ displays work by the region’s most exceptional craft makers. Seen as the ‘best in the West’ their talent and passion for crafts should inspire everyone who sees this new work.
All the hand-made objects in ‘Collection’ are for sale and will present questions about how buyers evaluate art and what makes an object collectable or 'special' to the viewer.
Exhibitors: Tim Andrews, Svend Bayer, Dail Behennah, Matthew Burt, Jilly Edwards, Malcom Martin & Gaynor Dowling, Eleanor Glover, Matthew Harris, Peter Randall-Page, Syann Van-Niftrik and Rachael Woodman.
Press Support Notes Comments: 'An elegant, beautiful exhibition.' 'Great pottery - good to see such a range of talent.' 'Wow-amazing. I love it here.'
Saturday 13 March - Sunday 25 April 2010
A collective exhibtion of automata, kinetic and 3D sculpture which all describe or present a narrative to the viewer. Featuring interactive pieces by local craftspeople and international leaders in automata.This is a truly unique and intriguing show that will tell its own stories and charm the whole family.
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.
Competition winners: the gallery quiz - Emily aged 10 won the Paperchase notebook and pen.
Under 12 story, Emily aged 11 won a wooden lion puppet. Isabel aged 12 won the wooden caterpillar kit. Well done! Read Emily's story: 'Tests' Isabel's story: 'Forest Adventures'.
Comments: 'To smile and touch, what a joy!'; 'Just magical, exactly what art should be.'; 'I want to live in Andy Hazell's Vole world!'
(Image: Samantha Bryan)
Sat 16 Jan – Sun 28 Feb
Fourteen international artists harness the fragility and transience of paper. By using it to create three-dimensional form, sheets are reworked or pulped to create visually striking works of art such as wearable garments, wall hangings, utensils or artworks that go beyond traditional origami. Here, paper is not just used for the printed word but given a chance to speak for itself. Exhibitors: Aino Kajaniemi, Berdien Nieuwenhuizen, Ferry Staverman and Leah Miles. Curated by Yvonna Demczynska, Flow Gallery, London.
(Image: Ferry Staverman)
21 Nov 2009 – 5 Jan 2010
This popular annual selling exhibition shows a wide range of craft items from textiles, jewellery and prints to mixed media design pieces. We have particularly selected makers from across the UK who produce exciting, contemporary work using innovative design ideas. An ideal opportunity to browse and purchase collectible and unique gifts. Featuring work by Daniel Kavanagh, Claire Loder, Yoko Izawa and many others. (Image: Louise Frost)
In Tandem
26 September - 8 November 2009
A collaborative project between two Members of The Devon Guild of Craftsmen: Blandine Anderson and Terry Sawle who are accustomed to dealing with two very different media: ceramics and wood. For this exhibition they have combined their different media and techniques to produce furniture/ interior pieces which fuse together and question traditionally disparate ideas of ceramics, sculpture, furniture design and construction. (Image: Sawle and Anderson)
Summer Exhibition
4 July - 13 September 2009
Covering the diversity of contemporary crafts
and celebrating the creativity of our membership
The annual Summer Exhibition is a chance for Members of the Devon Guild to produce new and individualistic work. This exhibition is the cornerstone of our programme at the Guild.
Early shows were held by a handful of Devon based makers exhibiting their work at different venues in the county. This tradition continues and now the Summer Exhibition dedicated to our Members, is the highlight of our calendar. (Image: Merlyn Chesterman)
For more information and material on past exhitbions at the Devon Guild please contact: 01626 832223