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Fareham Art Group hosts Wessex Guild members at Titchfield Art & Craft exhibition
Four members of the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen took part in the Fareham Art Group's Art and Craft Fair at Titchfield at the end of October 2021. Fareham Art Group is celebrating its 70th anniversary and marked the occasion with a move to the Titchfield Community Centre...
Jewellery, painted ceramics and stained glass to feature at Fareham Art Group show
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Fareham Art Group is expanding its annual art exhibition at the end of October with a craft section. Three members of the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen will be taking part in this new area, alongside several other accomplished...
Wessex Guild participates in Hampshire Open Studios 2021
If you are looking for unique art and craft to decorate your home, or to give as thoughtful gifts, why not head along to the Paterson Centre in Swanmore over the Bank Holiday weekend? An example of Vicki Hunt's artwork Seven members of the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen...
Buy quality art and craft at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens this August
If you are looking for a great day out in Hampshire this summer, why not visit the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Romsey? From 5-15 August 2021, there will be even more than the glorious plants and arboretum to tempt you to the Hillier Gardens, as the Wessex...
Meet the Maker: leather crafter Graham Limburn
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? Having been a woodcarver for over 20 years, winning many...
Meet the Maker: textile artist Paula Limburn
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? I started sewing at primary school. We all had a thick...
Wessex Guild welcomes new member Alison Nash
The Wessex Guild of Craftsmen is delighted to welcome new member Alison Nash, who specialises in creating mixed media mosaics. Alison uses traditional glass tiles, combined with beads, glass, stones, wood, metal, fossils and semi-precious stones to make her detailed...
New floral creative embroidery pictures
Wessex Guild artists are keeping creative during lockdown. Chair, and creative textile artist, Sheila Barrow, has been making some new pieces. This framed piece was made from an old tablecloth (so ticking the recycled box). It features a base of a mixture of acrylic...
Meet the Maker: Ceramic artist Ashley James
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? I have been interested in creative things from a young...
Meet the Maker: artist Vicki Hunt
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? As a child I was always making something. My parents were...
Buy handmade Christmas gifts and decorations direct from the makers
While 2020 has not been the most conducive to creating art, Wessex Guild members have not been thwarted and have been busy in their studios and workshops making unique Christmas gifts and Christmas decorations that are sure to bring a smile this festive season. ...
Meet the Maker: Painter Karen Frampton
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? I have always drawn and painted. At school, Art was my...