Meet Keith at Craft Festival Cheltenham
Written: 14 January 2022
Meet Keith at Craft Festival Cheltenham
Dear Craft Friends,
Hope this finds you well. The waiting is over, CLICK HERE to discover the makers who will be joining us at Craft Festival Cheltenham from 11-13 March.
You can also book your workshop places and continue reading to find out how you can meet TV potter, Keith Brymer-Jones.
You can also listen to our our latest episode of The Capital of Craft podcast with architectural wood carver and Find a Maker member, William Barsley.
Book Your Workshop Places
Don't delay and book the final places for our workshops at Craft Festival Cheltenham.
You can hand build a beautiful porcelain lantern with Adrian Bates and discover the exciting combination of heat and powdered glass with jewellery maker and enameller, Sally Davis. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR WORKSHOPS
Extra Special Guests
As well as welcoming 100 of the finest makers to Craft Festival Cheltenham, we have some extra special guests.
Keith Brymer Jones, potter and TV judge of The Great Pottery Throw Down will cut the ribbon to open Craft Festival Cheltenham on Friday 11th March at 10am.
At 11am and 2pm on Friday, you can then meet Keith at a seated Q&A session. He'll be chatting with me and sharing stories from his new autobiography, Boy in a China Shop. BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE
You can buy a copy of Keith's book at the Festival which can be signed after the Q&A sessions. Places are very limited so reserve your complimentary seat now*
(*If you miss the chance to be in the Q&A, you can wait until after to get your book signed, You must buy a ticket to the Festival to gain entry to meet Keith.)
Free Family Fun
Bring all the family to enjoy immersive children’s craft activities throughout the weekend. Lead by Aardman Animation Ambassador and King of Clay, Jim Parkyn, who’ll invite visitors of all ages to take part in his Amazing Scene Machine.
Unit Twelve Gallery with paper pioneer, Jennifer Collier and artist Iain Perry from Print Garage & Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre will provide further hands-on activities throughout the weekend. Join the fun on The Stage at the Town Hall.
All family workshops are drop-in with no advanced booking required. Children under 18 are free to attend Craft Festival Cheltenham with an adult ticketholder.
THIS WEEK ON THE CAPITAL OF CRAFT
In this week’s episode of The Capital of Craft, I chat with architectural wood carver and Find a Maker member, William Barsley. We talk about how his travels lead him to pursue his passion for carving wood.
Please subscribe to The Capital of Craft now...
Keeping You Safe
We will be following government guidelines closely and masks must be worn and social distancing will be observed. Any updates, we'll let you know.
To keep an eye on numbers and everyone safe, please book your tickets in advance here.
Until next time,
Best wishes,
Sarah
Free Family FunBring all the family to enjoy immersive children’s craft activities throughout the weekend. Lead by Aardman Animation Ambassador and King of Clay, Jim Parkyn, who’ll invite visitors of all ages to take part in his Amazing Scene Machine.Unit Twelve Gallery with paper pioneer, Jennifer Collier and artist Iain Perry from Print Garage & Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre will provide further hands-on activities throughout the weekend. Join the fun on The Stage at the Town Hall. All family workshops are drop-in with no advanced booking required. Children under 18 are free to attend Craft Festival Cheltenham with an adult ticketholder.
THIS WEEK ON THE CAPITAL OF CRAFT In this week’s episode of The Capital of Craft, I chat with architectural wood carver and Find a Maker member, William Barsley. We talk about how his travels lead him to pursue his passion for carving wood.Please subscribe to The Capital of Craft now...
Keeping You SafeWe will be following government guidelines closely and masks must be worn and social distancing will be observed. Any updates, we'll let you know.To keep an eye on numbers and everyone safe, please book your tickets in advance here.Until next time, Best wishes,Sarah)
