The Byre chooses 5 Favourites and Win a Luxury Break to Bovey Castle
Written: 02 May 2019
News from the Capital of Craft...5 weeks to go
In our latest news, explore 5 favourites from The Byre Gallery and introducing our Ultimate Luxury competition in association with Bovey Castle
Elaine Dye is the director of The Byre Gallery in Millbrook, Cornwall.
She has helped select Craft Festival this year and we’re delighted that she has taken the time to choose her 5 favourites from the Festival.
Claire Crompton, textiles
I’ve followed Claire’s work for many years and I’m really excited to see how she’s evolved her practice. The blend of colours she’s chosen for her woven textiles - with just a hint of mid century style - comes together in a very contemporary and elegant look.
Dominika Kupcova, jewellery
I spotted Dominika’s very distinctive work at New Designers in London last year. I love her use of laser cut card to create such sculptural and eye catching designs; one to watch.
Holy Smoke, textile sculpture
I’m a dog owner – what else can I say! Helen brilliantly captures personality and poise in her truly delightful sculptures – and they don’t moult!
Adrian Mitchell, wood
I love Adrian’s work, his vessels have such an elegant simplicity which belie the craftsmanship and skill in producing them.
Penn Cerameg, ceramics
Beautifully considered bowls – there is a real sense of harmony in the work. The vessels are a joy to look at, and I suspect will be to use.
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ENTER OUR ULTIMATE LUXURY PRIZE DRAW
Here at the Craft Festival, we know just how lucky we are to have so many beautiful places to stay, fun things to do and gorgeous places to eat. We know that our festival brings many people to the Bovey Tracey from a far, and we are always keen to help show Dartmoor off at it's best and ensure that everyone who visits our town has a great time.
So we've teamed up with one of the UK's most luxurious hotel's Bovey Castle, to create a prize draw that'll give one lucky winner a whole host of treats, tickets and relaxation in our beautiful corner of Devon.
THE PRIZE COLLECTION
The winner, and their guest will be invited to join us at the VIP Preview Evening of the Craft Festival enjoying a Gin & Tonic and private view of the Craft Festival on Thursday 6th June.
A Pair of Weekend Tickets to the Craft Festival will also be included, giving three fun-packed days to meet over 200 makers, craft workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and a packed schedule of festival special features.
And finally, the winner and their guest can choose when to stay at 5* Bovey Castle for a relaxing One Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for two people in Smith's Brasserie, at one of the UK's most luxurious hotels, set in 275 acres of epic Dartmoor countryside.
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