Linda Connelly wins Silver Award in 2020 March 1, 2020 Linda Connelly wins Silver Award at Goldsmiths Craftsmanship & Design Awards 2020 At Goldsmiths Hall award ceremony on the evening of 24 February 2020 Linda Connelly discovered that she had won the silver award. Linda says: “It is a tremendous honour and I was overwhelmed to … Read more
Meet the members – Anna Cates Woodturner November 27, 2019 Meet Anna Cates woodturner. Anna graduated from the University of Brighton in 2004 with a BA Hons and was recognised with an award for “Outstanding Artistic Achievement”. Anna says: “woodturning is immensely satisfying and fun! The shavings fly as a form begins to take shape, from … Read more
Exciting news! Rosi Robinson’s batik painting. November 5, 2019 Exciting news! Rosi Robinson’s batik painting, The Bartlett Property, has been hired by a film company for the film ‘A Good House’ starring Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline! The batik is of a property in Nova Scotia. ‘A Good House’ is being filmed at present and should … Read more
Goldsmiths Fair 1-6 October 2019 September 18, 2019 Abby Mosseri at the Goldsmiths Fair I have been busy sourcing vibrant, characterful gemstones and working on new designs for my ever evolving collection. So as Goldsmiths’ Fair draws closer I am ready to give you a sneak peek at some of the work that will be on show … Read more
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
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 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
September 17, 2018 Next Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show in October De La Warr Pavilion
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
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