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Craft and art events cancelled or postponed
In the light of the global spread of the Coronavirus in recent weeks, and the Government's daily briefings urging everyone to avoid contact with other people, several art exhibitions and events have been cancelled or postponed. The Wessex Guild's display and sale of...
A brief history of the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen
Did you know that the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen was established over 40 years ago? As we launch our new website and activate lots of plans for growth, read below to find out more about where we came from. The Wessex Guild of Craftsmen first formed in 1978 with 64...
Meet the Maker: textile artist Sheila Barrow
In this regular feature we speak to one of the members of the Wessex Guild to find out a bit more about them and their craft, techniques and inspirations. How did you start doing your craft? What inspired you? A textile artist called Alison Holt was my inspiration for...
Hillier Gardens host Wessex Guild’s craft exhibition
If you appreciate beautiful, handmade craft and take inspiration from walking in nature, a visit to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens will be doubly worthwhile this March. This Spring the world-renowned Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, situated near Romsey in Hampshire, will...
Meet the Maker: stained glass artist Linda Banks
In this regular feature we speak to one of the members of the Wessex Guild to find out a bit more about them and their craft, techniques and inspirations. How did you start doing your craft? What inspires you? I had the opportunity to work with glass as part of my...