Craft Events & Exhibitions

Exhibitions & Craft Events 2024

Exhibitions and arts & crafts events I will be participating in to be updated here when confirmed.  To keep updated about new events, please sign up to the mailing list.



Artful Christmas Weekend - Christmas Crafts in Hampshire at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

The Artful Summer Weekend 2024

by Artful Collective at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Open: 29th & 30th June 2024, 10am -4pm 

 

The Artful Summer Weekend brings together a selection of talented artists and makers with a range of high quality arts and crafts in the beautiful setting of the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens.

 

Location: The Visitors Centre, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA

 

Entry: Free Admission to this event, Hillier’s cafe & visitor centre, free parking  (normal charges apply to visit the gardens).

 

Website: www.artfulcollective.co.uk/summer-weekend

 

Facebook: Artful Summer Weekend Event Page 



Artful Christmas Weekend - Christmas Crafts in Hampshire at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

The Artful Christmas Weekend 2023

by Artful Collective at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Open: 18th & 19th November 2023, 10am -4pm 

 

The Artful Christmas Weekend brings together a selection of talented artists and makers with a range of high quality arts and crafts in the beautiful setting of the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. 

 

Location: The Visitors Centre, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA

 

Entry: Free Admission to this event, Hillier’s cafe & visitor centre, free parking  (normal charges apply to visit the gardens)

 

Website: www.artfulcollective.co.uk/christmas-weekend

 

Facebook: Artful Christmas Weekend Event Page 



Artful Collective at SpudWorks for Hampshire Open Studios

Artful Collective @ SpudWORKS

as part of the Hampshire Open Studios 2023

 

Website: www.artfulcollective.co.uk

 

Open: 19-28 August 2023 - 10am-4pm Daily

Station Road, Sway, Hampshire SO41 6BA 

Admission: Free

 

Artful Collective brings together a group show featuring contemporary craft and original artworks by professional artists and makers as part of Hampshire Open Studios 2023.

All works will be for sale, please note we will be accepting card payments only.

 

Spud’s resident artists will also have their studios open: see www.spud.org.uk for full details. Work on show will cover a broad range of media and content and will include painting, ceramics, textiles and sculpture.

 

Free admission to the gallery and studios.

Parking is limited at the gallery but there is ample free parking in the village and the venue is a 2 min walk from Sway train station. A disabled parking bay is available at the gallery entrance and there is disabled access. 

 

The days I will be stewarding will be updated nearer the time or sign up 'News from the Studio'.



Previous Exhibitions & Craft Events


Winter Jewels 2022 at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens - ACJ Wessex Contemporary Jewellery

Winter Jewels 2022

Association for Contemporary Jewellery - ACJ Wessex

 

I will be exhibiting my work alongside over 20 other local studio jewellers.

 

Location: The Visitors Centre, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA

 

Open: 23rd November 2022 to 2nd January 2023

 

Times: 10am to 4pm*  Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.  

*Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve & on the last day of the exhibition  

 

Entry: Free (entry to the gardens applies)

 

Website: www.acjwessex.co.uk



Artful Christmas Weekend - Christmas Crafts in Hampshire at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

The Artful Christmas Weekend 2022

by Artful Collective at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Open: 19th & 20th November 2022, 10am -4pm 

 

The Artful Christmas Weekend brings together a selection of talented artists and makers with a range of high quality arts and crafts in the beautiful setting of the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. 

 

Location: The Visitors Centre, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA

 

Entry: Free Admission to this event, Hillier’s cafe & visitor centre, free parking  (normal charges apply to visit the gardens)

 

Website: www.artfulcollective.co.uk/christmas-weekend

 

Facebook: Artful Christmas Weekend Event Page 



Artful Collective at SpudWorks for Hampshire Open Studios

Artful Collective @ SpudWORKS 

as part of the Hampshire Open Studios

 

Website: www.artfulcollective.co.uk

 

Open: 20-29 August 2022 - 10am-4pm Daily

Station Road, Sway, Hampshire SO41 6BA 

Admission: Free

 

Artful Collective brings together a group show featuring contemporary craft and original artworks by professional artists and makers as part of Hampshire Open Studios 2022.

All works will be for sale, please note we will be accepting card payments only.

 

Spud’s resident artists will also have their studios open: see www.spud.org.uk for full details. Work on show will cover a broad range of media and content and will include painting, ceramics, textiles and sculpture.

 

Free admission to the gallery and studios.

Parking is limited at the gallery but there is ample free parking in the village and the venue is a 2 min walk from Sway train station. A disabled parking bay is available at the gallery entrance and there is disabled access. 

 

The days I will be stewarding will be updated nearer the time or sign up 'News from the Studio'.


Artful Collective at SpudWorks for Hampshire Open Studios

Artful Collective @ SpudWORKS 

as part of the Hampshire Open Studios

 

Website: www.artfulcollective.co.uk

 

Open: 20-29 August 2022 - 10am-4pm Daily

Station Road, Sway, Hampshire SO41 6BA 

Admission: Free

 

Artful Collective brings together a group show featuring contemporary craft and original artworks by professional artists and makers as part of Hampshire Open Studios 2022.

All works will be for sale, please note we will be accepting card payments only.

 

Spud’s resident artists will also have their studios open: see www.spud.org.uk for full details. Work on show will cover a broad range of media and content and will include painting, ceramics, textiles and sculpture.

 

Free admission to the gallery and studios.

Parking is limited at the gallery but there is ample free parking in the village and the venue is a 2 min walk from Sway train station. A disabled parking bay is available at the gallery entrance and there is disabled access. 

 

The days I will be stewarding will be updated nearer the time or sign up 'News from the Studio'.



Art Exhibition St. Cross, Winchester

 

Open: 8th, 9th, 10th July 2022

Fri 7 Sat 6-10pm, Sunday 3.30-8pm

Admission: Free

 

For further details, please get in touch via email

 



Winter Jewels 2021 at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens - ACJ Wessex Contemporary Jewellery

Winter Jewels 2021

Association for Contemporary Jewellery - ACJ Wessex

 

I will be exhibiting my work alongside 25 other local studio jewellers.

 

Location: The Visitors Centre, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA

 

Open: 1st December 2021 to 2nd January 2022

 

Times: 10am to 4pm*  Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.  

*Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve & on the last day of the exhibition  

 

Entry: Free (entry to the gardens applies)

 

Website: www.acjwessex.co.uk



Artful Christmas Weekend - Christmas Crafts in Hampshire at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

The Artful Christmas Weekend 2021

by Artful Collective at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Open: 27th & 28th November 2021, 10am -4pm 

 

 

The Artful Christmas Weekend brings together a selection of talented artists and makers with a range of high quality arts and crafts in the beautiful setting of the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. 

 

Location: The Visitors Centre, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA

 

 

Entry: Free Admission to this event, Hillier’s cafe & visitor centre, free parking  (normal charges apply to visit the gardens)

 

Website: www.artfulcollective.co.uk/christmas-weekend



Artful Collective at SpudWorks for Hampshire Open Studios

Artful Collective @ SpudWORKS 

as part of the Hampshire Open Studios Event

 

Website: www.artfulcollective.co.uk

 

Open: 20-31 August 2021

Station Road, Sway, Hampshire SO41 6BA 

Admission: Free

 

Artful Collective brings together a group show featuring contemporary craft and original artworks by professional artists and makers as part of Hampshire Open Studios 2021.

All works will be for sale, please note we will be accepting card payments only.

 

Spud’s resident artists will also have their studios open: see www.spud.org.uk for full details. Work on show will cover a broad range of media and content and will include painting, ceramics, textiles and sculpture.

 

Free admission to the gallery and studios.

Parking is limited at the gallery but there is ample free parking in the village and the venue is a 2 min walk from Sway train station. A disabled parking bay is available at the gallery entrance and there is disabled access. 

 

I will be stewarding all day on Wednesday 25th, Friday 27th and Sunday 29th.



Winter Jewels Online 2020 - ACJ Wessex Contemporary Jewellery

 

Winter Jewels Online 2020

Association for Contemporary Jewellery - ACJ Wessex

 

Open: 15th October - 31st December 2020

 

Sadly our annual exhibition at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens can't got ahead this year so Winter Jewels has moved online and features work by 25 local studio jewellers.  Please visit to see the wonderful treasures we have for you this year.

 

Website: www.acjwessex.co.uk/wj2020.html

 



'Winter Jewels 2019'

A Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition by ACJ Wessex

I will be exhibiting my work alongside more than 30 other local studio jewellers. 

 

Location: The Visitors Centre, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA

 

Open: 27th November 2019 – 5th January 2020

 

Times: 10am to 4pm*  Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.  *Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve & on the last day (5th of January 2020)   

 

Entry: Free (entry to the gardens applies)

 

Website: www.acjwessex.co.uk



Contrasts Contemporary Jewellery Fair

Contrasts Contemporary Jewellery Fair

 

St. John’s Hall, 120 Redhill Road, Rowlands Castle PO9 6DF.

 

Saturday 16th November 2019

Open: 10am – 4pm

 

Tickets:  £2 on the door or register for 2 free tickets on the Contrasts website.

 

Buy beautiful, handmade craft direct from the makers.  Over 80 of the UK’s leading craftspeople will be selling homewares, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, leatherwork, glass and more in a relaxed, friendly marketplace.  A perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping!

 

Website: www.contrastsjewelleryfair.co.uk


'Summer Jewels & Guest Artists' at The Nutshell Winchester

 

17th August 2019 – 26th August 2019 (10am to 5pm Daily)

Preview Evening:  Friday 16th August (details below)

A Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition by ACJ Wessex

The Association for Contemporary Jewellery – Wessex Group are excited to be showcasing work by over 25 studio jewellers from it’s membership including Georgina Ettridge, Gill Mallett, Jocelyn Tallis, Ruta Brown, Sylvia Tomkinson and Vanessa Sharp alongside other talented artists and makers including Alix Baxter, Debbie Goulden, Margot Eardley

 

Location: The Nutshell, 15 Kings Walk, Winchester SO23 8AF

(The Nutshell is located in central Winchester just off of Middle Brook Street directly opposite the Brooks shopping centre via a walkway with the Open House Deli on your left and the Sweet Ice Cream Lounge on your right.)

 

Preview Evening:  Friday 16th August 6pm-9pm

https://summerjewels2019.eventbrite.co.uk

 

Entry: Free



Festival of Crafts

 

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

 

Saturday 27 to Sunday 28th October 2018   Open: 10 – 5pm  

Day tickets:  £3 on the door (under 15s free) or via the website.

 

Buy beautiful, handmade craft direct from the makers.  Over 80 of the UK’s leading craftspeople will be selling homewares, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, leatherwork, glass and more in a relaxed, friendly marketplace.  A perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping! 

 

Website: http://craft.farnhammaltings.com/portfolio/festival-of-crafts/


Contrasts Contemporary Jewellery Fair

 

St. John’s Hall, 120 Redhill Road, Rowlands Castle PO9 6DF.

 

Saturday 10th November 2018

Open: 10am – 4pm

 

Tickets:  £2 on the door or register for 2 free tickets on the Contrasts website.

 

Buy beautiful, handmade craft direct from the makers.  Over 80 of the UK’s leading craftspeople will be selling homewares, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, leatherwork, glass and more in a relaxed, friendly marketplace.  A perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping!

 

Website: www.contrastsjewelleryfair.co.uk

 

 

 


Winter Jewels IV - The best of contemporary jewellery in Wessex

'Winter Jewels' Romsey 2018 Exhibition

 

A Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition by ACJ Wessex

I will be exhibiting my work alongside 25 other local studio jewellers.  The exhibition is manned by the makers themselves

 

Location: The Visitors Centre, Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum and Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey SO51 0QA

 

Open: 23rd November 2018 – 1st January 2019

Times: 10am to 4pm*

Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.  *Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve & 1st Jan'19    

 

Entry: Free (entry to the gardens applies)

 

Website: www.acjwessex.co.uk

 

 


Exhibitions and arts & crafts events I will be participating in to be updated here when confirmed.

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