Approaching its 50th anniversary in 2012, The New Craftsman Gallery has seen a major refurbishment for the 2011 season. Our new downstairs gallery offers an ever changing mix of contemporary painting, sculpture, beautiful hand made jewellery and contemporary craft, while our dedicated upstairs exhibition space shows a regular programme of works by established and up and coming artists and craftspeople.

Latest news

• In November we are delighted to announce we will be showing the work of artist feltmaker Barbara Keal as part of a Christmas show entitled Fairytale Fox. In an exhibition like no other at The New Craftsman Barbara's unique hand felted animal hats (each an original and truly unique work of art) will be showing alongside our regular gallery artists as well as a wonderful selection of handmade jewellery and contemporary ceramics. Perfect Christmas gifts by designer makers!
• Alongside an exciting programme of paintings by gallery and invited artists, we are delighted to announce we will be showcasing the work of ceramicists John Ward, Patricia Volk, Chris Keenan, Akiko Hirai and Matthew Chambers . Special jewellery exhibitions by the country's finest designer makers including a new collection by Guy Royle at Easter and Cornelius Jacob Van Dop in September.
  Final details to follow soon.....!
• Please watch this space over the next few months to find details of our 50th anniversary celebrations.
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