A short history of the Guild

A Short History of the Guild

A Short History of the Guild May 28, 2021 ORIGINS A Guild of Sussex Craftsmen existed between1931 and 1953.  Born of the depression years, interrupted by the war, it is interesting to read the list of crafts which were to be prioritised in 1946. It included: blacksmithing; wheelwrighting and cart building; brick making; saddlery; trug making … Read more

Sam Fanaroff - The Sussex Guild

Samuel James Fanaroff B.E.M. (Sam) 28 August 1926 – 16 February 2019

Samuel James Fanaroff B.E.M. (Sam) 28 August 1926 – 16 February 2019 March 26, 2019 Eulogy for Sam One man has bought us together today. Our numbers are testimony to our love for him.  At the same time, we each see things differently, and our impressions and memories of the same person are as varied as … Read more

Sam Fanaroff

Obituary for Sam Fanaroff BEM

Obituary for Sam Fanaroff BEM March 4, 2019 Obituary for Sam Fanaroff BEM – coppersmith and founder of the Sussex Guild Sam Fanaroff, who was only recently awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the crafts, died peacefully at home in Westham aged 92 on Saturday 16th February. An inspiration to craft workers in Sussex, Sam … Read more

Sam Fanaroff BEM

Sam Fanaroff BEM December 11, 2018 On November 15th at 1.0 p.m. a founder member of the Sussex Guild, Sam Fanaroff, was honoured by Her Majesty the Queen’s representative when he was presented with his British Empire Medal. The Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex presented Sam Fanaroff with his medal in a ceremony attended by friends, family and several … Read more

Exhibition – ‘praktis mind and matter: the making of craft

September 5, 2018 EXHIBITION 11-14 October, 10am – 5pm ‘praktis/ – mind and matter: the making of craft www.craftpraktis.co.uk Bury Court Barn, Bentley, Farnham GU105LY Fifteen renowned craftsmen from across Britain, most trained originally at UCA Farnham, are exhibiting their work together in this beautiful setting:- Baskets: Jenny Crisp Ceramics: Julie Ayton, Rich Miller, Sarah Walton, … Read more

50th of the Sussex Guild

Celebrating 50 Years of the Sussex Guild

Celebrating 50 Years of the Sussex Guild August 21, 2018 “Crafts Alive” at the Shop & Gallery Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 September 10.00 am – 5.00 pm. Members of the Sussex Guild invite you to meet the designer makers at a weekend of craft demonstrations. During Artwave visit our exhibition celebrating 50 years of the Sussex Guild, … Read more

The Sussex Guild Shop

Visit the Sussex Guild Shop before Christmas!

Visit the Sussex Guild Shop before Christmas! December 4, 2017 Seeking the perfect Christmas Gift? The Guild Shop & Gallery is just the place for relaxed Christmas shopping with the work of over thirty designer makers displayed in the north wing of historic Southover Grange and with a door leading to the adjacent, delightful Southover Gardens. … Read more

Rosi Robinson

Rosi Robinson Article in International Artist magazine

Rosi Robinson Article in International Artist magazine January 25, 2014 Guild member Rosi Robson has been included in the Feb/March issue of the International Artist magazine after entering a competition. Rosi says: “I rarely ever enter competitions but It was only when I saw the category ‘Seascapes, Rivers and Lakes ‘ that I thought I would have … Read more

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