THE MAGAZINE FOR THE APPLIED ARTS
     ISSUE EIGHT NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 08

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  • ART & CONTEMPORARY DESIGNER CRAFT SHOW
    Queen Charlotte Hall, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey TW9 2RE
    Daily 10-5
    Purchase or commission unique pieces direct from leading designer craftsmen. AA signposted from A316.
    www.craftinfocus.com
    Tel 01622 747 325


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  • THE ART SHOP
    8 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales NP7 5EH
    Tue-Sat 9.15-5, admn free
    Nov 15-Dec 24, Christmas Show. Find the ideal, unusual, unique, quirky, most perfect gift. Some things have never been seen before.
    info@artshopandgallery.co.uk
    www.artshopandgallery.co.uk
    Tel 01873 852690


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  • BILSTON CRAFT GALLERY
    Mount Pleasant, Bilston, Wolverhampton WV14 7LU
    Tue, Thur 10-4, Wed 10-7, Fri 10-1, Sat 11-4
    Aug 23-Nov 15, 'Glass Routes'. Major international glass exhibition including work by Keith Cummings, Colin Reed, David Reekie, Catherine Hough.
    www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston
    Tel 01902 552507


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  • BLACKWELL, THE ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSE
    Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3JT
    Jun 17-Nov 2, Fantasies in Clay: Martin Brothers Art Pottery (1873-1923). May 17-Dec 31, The Spirit of Klimt at Blackwell: a supporting display to the Gustav Klimt exhibition at Tate Liverpool.
    info@blackwell.org.uk
    www.blackwell.org.uk
    Tel 015395 46139


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  • BRITISH CRAFTS AUTUMN
    Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, London W4 4JN
    Fri 3-7, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5
    Nov 28-30, an opportunity to see and buy a tantalising range of contemporary craft and design. Full details on Exhibition page of website, telephone or email:
    info@britishcrafts.co.uk
    www.britishcrafts.co.uk
    Tel 020 8742 1697


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  • COCKPIT ARTS
    Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London WC1N 2NP
    Nov 28-30, Fri 11-9, Sat/Sun 11-6
    18-22 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 3DZ
    Dec 5-7, Fri 11-9, Sat/Sun 11-6
    £5 joint ticket, £3 Deptford only. Price includes entry into Cockpit Christmas Tree Competition. Further info.
    info@cockpitarts.com
    www.cockpitsart.com
    Tel 020 7419 1959


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  • CONTEMPORARY APPLIED ARTS
    2 Percy Street, W1T 1DD
    Mon-Sat 10-6
    Oct 24-Jan 17, 'Wish List'. Showcasing wide range of makers across all the disciplines - something for everyone. Includes Donna Wilson, Ane Christensen, Cathy Miles, Sun Kim, Vicky Shaw, Hannah Louise Lamb, Ikuko Iwamoto, Malcolm Martin and Gaynor Dowling.
    www.caa.org.uk
    Tel 020 7436 2344


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  • CRAFT CENTRE & DESIGN GALLERY
    City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AB
    This Christmas The Craft Centre and Design Gallery will be hosting seven exciting showcases highlighting the diverse nature of contemporary craft in the UK today. Further details on website.
    ccdg-art-leeds-@poptel.org.uk
    www.craftcentreleeds.org.uk
    Tel 0113 2478241


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  • CRAFT CENTRAL
    33-35 St John's Square, London EC1M 4DS
    12noon-7, admn free
    27 Nov 5-8, 28-30 Nov 12noon-6, admn £2.50, u-16 free
    Nov 27-30, Made in Clerkenwell: Open Studios at Craft Central.
    The ultimate shopping treat! Unearth an oasis in the city; a hot bed of cutting edge craft and design. A 'behind the scenes' chance to mingle with over 70 designers in the studios where they work their magic! Including Special Exhibition _ Bright Ideas Boutique.
    onshow@craftcentral.org.uk
    www.craftcentral.org.uk
    Tel 020 7251 0276


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  • FARFIELD MILL ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE
    Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, LA10 5LW
    Daily 10-5
    Nov 8-30, 'Connections and Differences' by Alan Stones and Rebecca Payn. Nov 22-Jan 4, Christmas Selling Exhibition. High quality unique craft and textile from the North West region's makers.
    Craft sales, tearoom, heritage displays.
    info@farfieldmill.org
    www.farfieldmill.org
    Tel 015396 21958


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  • GRAPEVINE
    109 Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2PE
    Tue-Sat 10-5.30
    Showing a wide range of fine art, ceramics, jewellery and glass. Work viewable in London by request.
    www.grapevinegallery.co.uk
    Tel 01603 760660


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  • HELEN YARDLEY GALLERY
    28-29 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0DS
    Tue-Fri 10.30-5.30
    Specialising in contemporary rugs and wall hangings by Helen Yardley - from hand-tufted and hand-knotted, to stitched and printed felt. Exhibition highlighting architectural commissions in conjunction with London Festival of Architecture. Sat Jul 19 open 11-4.
    Tel 020 7253 9242


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  • HUB: NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CRAFT & DESIGN
    Navigation Wharf, Sleaford, NG34 7TW
    Sep 13-Nov 9, Mathias Bengtsson - innovative furniture designs combining high-technology and craftsmanship. Sep 20-Nov 2, 'Ten Thousand Butterflies' - exploring colour in porcelain.
    www.thehubcentre.info
    www.thehubcentre.info
    Tel 01529 308710


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  • LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE
    Ferry Road, Teddington, Middx TW11 9NN
    10-5
    Nov 22/23, 'InHouse' - Fine Craft & Gourmet Foods. Tantalising range of jewellery, ceramics, glass, wood, handknits and much more, as well as a selection of gourmet foods - a unique Christmas shopping experience in stunning gothic surroundings.
    www.landmarkartscentre.org
    Tel 020 8977 7558 Fax 020 8977 4830


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  • LEACH POTTERY
    Higher Stennack, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2HE
    Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
    'Formed in Fire'. Sep 14_Nov 14. Stimulating, thought provoking exhibition of the work of eight potters, exploring the power of fire to alter and enhance clay objects.
    Nov 17-Dec 24, 'A Festive Table' - collection of contemporary and traditional tableware. Features a range of functional ceramics includinginventive pieces from Walter Keeler and slipware from Clive Owen.
    office@leachpottery.com
    www.leachpottery.com
    Tel 01736 799703


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  • LONDON GLASSBLOWING
    7 The Leather Market, Weston Street, London SE1 3ER
    Daily 11-5
    Nov 28-Dec 7, 'Light Fantastic' - London Glassblowing Christmas Open Weekend and Sale 2008. Find a wide range of beautiful and unusual glass by Peter Layton and his team including handmade decorations, candle holders and ornaments which will make perfect gifts for Christmas. Free mulled wine and mince pies, continuous demonstrations and free parking in the courtyard at weekends.
    Tube London Bridge or Borough.
    www.just-glass.co.uk
    www.londonglassblowing.co.uk
    Tel 020 7403 2800


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  • MADE 08 - Brighton's Design & Craft Fair
    Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UG
    Fri 11-7.30, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5, admn £5, u-14 free
    Nov 21-23, MADE 08 is the new name for the third Brighton Craft Fair showcasing over 100 contemporary designers and craft makers who sell their beautiful and often quirky work direct to the public.
    info@made08.co.uk
    www.made08.co.uk
    Tel 01903 600453


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  • MILL POTTERY - Exmoor
    Wootton Courtenay, Minehead, Somerset TA24 8RD
    Daily 10-1, 2-5, closed Sun, Mon by appt
    Workshop and gallery established 1974. Michael Gaitskell Ceramics - individual works of art widely collected.
    info@millpottery.co.uk
    www.millpottery.co.uk
    Tel 01643 841297


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  • PLATFORM GALLERY
    Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 2JT
    Mon-Sat 10-4.30, call for Sun and festive hrs
    Nov 1-Jan 10, 'Wonderland' - Christmas Crafts Exhibition. 100 makers show fabulous and affordable works in ceramics, textiles, glass and wood. Work also by over 30 jewellers, from glittering gold to fantastic plastic.
    platform.gallery@ribblevalley.gov.uk
    www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/platformgallery
    Tel 01200 443071


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  • RBSA GALLERY
    St Paul's, Birmingham B3 1SA
    Sep 22-Nov 7, Bohemia Exhibition - Barbara Macleod. Nov 10-Jan 9, Opulence Exhibition - Andrea Thorpe, Lok Ming Fung, Tanya Krackowizer.
    www.rbsa.org.uk
    Tel 0121 236 4353 Fax 0121 236 4555


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  • ROCKET
    Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ
    Mid-century design in a contemporary art gallery context.
    Oct 10-Nov 22, 'Merger' _ New minimal painting in dialogue with contemporary furniture design. Artists: Eberstadt, Miller, Roth, Schur, Taylar, Tillinghast, Wolter; Designers: King, Lovegrove, Kneller, Restorick, Warm.
    Dec 5-Jan 24, Charles Christopher Hill _ paintings.
    www.rocketgallery.com
    Tel 020 7729 7594


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  • RUFFORD CRAFT CENTRE
    Rufford Abbey Country Park, nr Ollerton, Newark, Notts NG22 9DF
    Nov 16-Jan 4, Rufford Unwrapped - an exciting mixed craft exhibition that showcases the very best of Nottinghamshire makers in ceramics, glass, jewellery and textiles. A perfect destination for festive shopping.
    artsadmin@nottscc.gov.uk
    www.ruffordcraftcentre.gov.uk
    Tel 01623 822944


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  • THE SCOTTISH GALLERY
    16 Dundas Street, Edinburgh EH3 6HZ
    Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4
    Nov 5-29, Craig Mitchell - figurative ceramics, Anna Gordon - jewellery.
    Dec 3-24, 'Scottish Gallery Rocks!' - celebrating jewellery. '9 Create' - silver show curated by Adrian Hope including 9 contemporary silver makers. 'Once Upon a Christmas' - mixed media Christmas Show. Ceramics, glass, paper silver, etc. 'Baubles' - decorated Christmas tree in limited edition and mixed media objects.
    christina@scottish-gallery.co.uk
    www.scottish-gallery.co.uk
    Tel 0131 558 1200 Fax 0131 558 3900


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  • STUDIO 147
    147 Archway Road, Highgate, london N6 5BL
    Mon-Sun 11-7, Nov 20-30 - by appt rest of year
    Gabriele Koch - New Ceramics.
    gabrielekoch@blueyonder.co.uk
    Tel 020 8292 3169


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  • WEST END HOUSE GALLERY
    In the centre of Smarden, Kent TN27 8QB
    Thur-Sun 10-6
    Fine and Applied Art - Textiles, Glass, Jewellery.
    Oct 4-Nov 2, 'Along the Way'. Works by Graham Clarke and Neville Langley's Ceramics. Nov 8-Dec 24, The Christmas Show. A great place to pick up original art as seasonal presents. Choose from its wide selection of paintings in oils and watercolours, ceramics, etchings, jewellery, textiles and glasswork.
    www.west-end-house-gallery.co.uk
    Tel 01233 770261


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  • THE WILLS LANE GALLERY
    Wills Lane, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1AF
    Wed-Sat 10.30-5.30, Sun 11-4
    Fine and applied art including glass by Tavs Jorgensen, Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award 2008 nominee, metalwork by Drummond Masterson selected for the Jerwood Contemporary Makers 2008, ceramicists include Mick Arnold, Aneta Regel Deleu, Nicola Tassie, Sutton Taylor, Janice Tchalenko, jewellers include Kelvin J. Birk, Melanie Georgacopoulos, Nutre Arayavanish and furniture by Petter Southall.
    info@willslanegallery.co.uk
    www.willslanegallery.co.uk
    Tel 01736 795723


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  • ZEST CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY
    Roxby Place, London SW6 1RS
    Tue-Sat 10-6
    London's destination for contemporary glass art. Details on website.
    Nov 13-Dec 20, 'All that Sparkles'. Inspired Christmas glass gifts from perfume bottles and jewellery to vases and baubles with prices to suit every pocket - made by Adam Aaronson, Lucy Alexandra Batt, Brett Manley, Dave Pascoe and Pippa Stacey. Tube Earl's Court/West Brompton.
    nell@zestgallery.com
    www.zestgallery.com
    Tel 020 7610 1900


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