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SUMMARY:Crafted For You 2019
DESCRIPTION:16 November until Saturday 4 January 2020\nCrafted for You shows an exquisite array of jewellery, textiles, ceramics and other handmade craftsmanship. The Midlands has a special history as a centre for decorative making skills and we’re proud that this tradition continues today and is celebrated in this exhibition which features an exquisite array of jewellery, glassware, ceramics and other handmade craftsmanship.\nWorcestershire has a special history as a centre for decorative making skills and this tradition continues today and is proudly celebrated in this exhibition. Each piece has been made by a talented maker and hand-picked for this top-quality exhibition.\nCrafted for You is perfect for that unique Christmas gift for someone special or a treat for yourself, all items are for sale and make perfect presents with a local provenance. Purchasing from the exhibition supports both the museum and local artists.\nMaggie Wallace, exhibition curator said: “Crafted for You is a celebration of craft with so many different makers on show all so talented and producing beautiful wares. If you are looking for a Christmas gift for someone special, or a treat for yourself, Crafted for You will have what you are looking for.”\nA special Christmas event at the Art Gallery on Saturday 7 December 11am – 1pm welcomes visitors to enjoy a festive drink and mince pie with a bonus of 10% off purchases all day in the Crafted for You exhibition and Worcester Society of Artists exhibition ( https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/worcester-society-of-artists-72nd-annual-exhibition/ ) as well as purchases from the Art Gallery & Museum Shop. Every penny spent in the Shop goes back into supporting the work of the Art Gallery & Museum and enables exciting exhibitions and events to happen.\nPhotograph shows Jennifer Colquitt ceramics.\n \nMeet the Crafted For You 2019 makers\nJewellery\n\nSarah Greening – glass jewellery\nSarah plays with the chemistry of reactions inside layers of glass to produce striking light-effects and bold colour combinations which make unique one-off jewellery pieces.\n \n \n \nSally Davis – enamel jewellery\nSally experiments with metal and glass to explore soft and hard textures, inspired by contrasts between post-war London of her childhood and the natural surroundings of her home today.\n \n \n \n\nRosemary Sandy – bead jewellery\nThese vibrant handmade jewellery pieces are made using a variety of beads, Czech glass, freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones, often combined with wirework and crocheting or knitting.\n \n \n \nJennifer Colquitt – ceramic jewellery\nJennifer draws inspiration from art, literature and nature to produce delicately coloured porcelain artworks and decorations which combine tactile textures with fine patterns.\n \n \n \nVal Hunt – recycled tin jewellery and sculpture\nVal’s creative recycling is borne from a passion for the environment, and she produces a range of decorative and functional pieces, including a series of works which highlight endangered species.\n \n \n \nMelissa wright – textile brooches\nMelissa’s fascination with the textures of frayed denim has led her to recycle worn jeans and combine them with other contrasting fabrics, applique and stitching.\n \n \n \n \nZoe Carson – jewellery\nZoe lovingly crafts bright and tactile jewellery and other items like bookmarks using a variety of materials including glass, ceramic, wood & quality beads.\n \n \n \n \n\nMiranda Peckitt – aluminium jewellery\nMiranda set up Very Colourful Jewellery with her father, and continues to experiment with bright, bold designs to create unique, stylish & wearable art.\n \n \n \nWoodwork\nBen Homer – treen work\nBen creates unique sculptural apples and pears which make a feature of natural growths and flaws in the wood he uses.\n \n \n \n \nRebecca Morgan – acrylic drop on wood & woodwork\nRebecca uses the pouring method with acrylic paints to create unique and intensely colourful artworks under her pseudonym beckofayart.\n \n \n \n \nCeramics\nChris Greening\nInfluenced by the marine environment where he sources his clay, Chris’s homeware pieces are reminiscent of the patterns that nature produces, such as the waves on a sandy shoreline.\n \n \n \nMartin Griffiths\nCreated especially for Crafted For You exhibition, Martin’s most recent ceramics are colour-brushed and patterned with sgraffito-cut decorations inspired by his paintings of flowers and hedgerows.\n \n \n \nTextiles\nBobbi Heath – hats\nAs a couture milliner with over twenty years of experience, Bobbi individually-designs and hand-makes unique hats ranging from warming winter felt to statement fascinators.\n \n \n \nPenny Dixon – felt scarves & hats\nA member of the Heritage Crafts Association, Penny makes her own felt artworks to honour nature and the unseen worlds of our imagination, and places great emphasis on wellbeing through art.\n \n \n \nMelissa Wright – textile framed pictures (see above)\nPictures / sculpture\nRachel Blackwell – paintings & prints\nMalvern-based artist Rachel paints mythical landscapes inspired by the British countryside, populated by woodland animals and fairies which weave stories through her artworks.\n \n \n \nEmmaLeans – lino prints\nAn artistic partnership between friends Emma and Natalie, Emmaleans create hand-made lino prints, cards and lavender bags which feature homely designs inspired by British wildlife and nature.\n \n \n \nJulie Stevens – illustrations\nJulie’s series of dream-like illustrations are inspired by her Grandmothers, Dot and Winnie, and explore folklore and myths that inspired her as a child using pencil, ink and textiles.\n \n \n \nKaroline Rerrie  – screen print\nKaroline’s illustrations and prints are characterised by bold outlines, bright colours and pattern inspired by folk art and traditional costumes from around the world.\n
URL:https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/crafted-for-you-2019/
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