GLOUCESTERSHIRE GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN: Promoting contemporary designer makers

25/10/2026

Handblown by Loco Glass: festive glass Christmas baubles now available in our shop in Cheltenham.

Open today 10am - 5pm.

22/10/2026

Kath Cooper delivered more of her gorgeous ceramic Christmas decorations to our shop in Cheltenham last week.

Polar bears, stockings, Christmas jumpers and winter scenes.

Kath's decorations always fly out of the shop, so hurry in if you're looking to get some!

20/10/2026

📅SAVE THE DATES! 📅

Christmas Contemporary Craft Market
📅 Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November
📍 American Museum & Gardens, Bath

We're delighted to be returning to the stunning American Museum & Gardens in Bath for a weekend Christmas craft market.

Set within the charming Stable and Coach House, the exhibition will take place on 21st and 22nd November from 10am–4pm daily.

17 of our members will showcasing a wonderful selection of handmade work and many will be demonstrating their skills also.

Visitors are encouraged to book tickets in advance, which will also include entry to the museum and gardens.

The link is in our bio or head here..

https://www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/christmas-craft-fair

19/10/2026

Lovely to see Guild member Cleo Mussi’s work at Ruthin Craft Centre in North Wales as part of the ‘Stories We Tell’ exhibition.

Stories We Tell showcases seven window displays created by seven makers each conjuring richly imagined worlds.

Other exhibitors include Julie Arkell, Samantha Bryan, Lucy Casson, Craig Mitchell, Susan O’Bryan and Martin Smith.

The show runs until 10 January 2027.

cleomussi
Ruthin Craft Centre

18/10/2026

Last chance to see our lovely exhibition at The Gardens Gallery in Montpellier, Cheltenham.

We'll be here from 10am - 6pm. Please stop by and enjoy the work on offer and speak to our makers about their craft.

And yes, dogs are welcome too!

16/10/2026

Come and see us and some of our members work at The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair in Manchester from 16 - 18 October 2026.

Rhian Wyman (work shown)
Su Trindle
Lou Pocock
Helen Foot
Cate Fox
Emily-Kriste Wilcox
Fran Chalk
Kevin Stamper

will all be showing and selling their work in the magnificent Grade II* listed Victoria Baths.

Now in its 19th year, this much-loved event brings together more than 200 specially selected makers from across the UK, showcasing outstanding contemporary ceramics, jewellery, textiles, furniture, glass, wood, metal, printmaking and sculpture.

Meet the makers, hear the stories behind their work, and shop directly from the artists themselves or have a go in the free drop in workshops.

It's an inspiring day out and a must-visit for lovers of craft, design and creativity.

Tickets & info: www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk

15/10/2026

Our selling exhibition at The Gardens Gallery in Cheltenham as part of The Times & The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival continues until Sunday 18 October.

Five of our jeweller members are showing their work - fabulous handcrafted jewellery in silver, enamel, resin, glass and gold. Something for everyone.

Beautiful Christmas gift ideas too.

14/10/2026

Bring some colour into your wardrobe and home!

Gorgeous handcrafted items by our Guild members currently showing and selling at The Gardens Gallery in Montpellier, Cheltenham. Part of The Times & Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Open everyday until Sunday 18 October.

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

Our selling exhibition continues at The Gardens Gallery in Montpellier, Cheltenham this week as part of The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.

We are delighted to welcome Sarah Woodrow as our guest exhibitor. Sarah weaves locally grown coloured willows into contemporary and traditional baskets and sculptures. They are beautiful!

Come along and see us - open all week!