Craft guilds have existed since medieval times as a way of regulating the quality and passing on skills between generations. They enable makers to make a living and sell their work directly to those who appreciate fine craftsmanship and design.
Designing and making can be a lonely process so being part of a group provides fellowship and opportunities to exchange ideas, ask for advice and develop projects with like-minded people. This exhibition will celebrate the people, their stories and their work from when the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen was set up in 1933 through the 90 years to 2023.
Rarely seen examples of textiles, metalwork, jewellery, glass, ceramics, baskets, leather and furniture by past Guild members will be displayed alongside contemporary work by current members, available for sale.
Each Saturday of the show you can 'Meet the Makers', when groups of craftspeople will demonstrate and talk about their work.
On Sundays, there will be workshops by Valerie Michael - Leatherworking Susan Early - Basketmaking Bridget Williams - Ceramics Corrine Hockley - Mixed Media Harriet St Leger - Jewellery