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The Gloucestershire Guild supports and promotes professional makers and designer crafts.

Established in 1933 to foster and promote fine craftsmanship and good design and rooted in the vibrant Arts and Crafts Movement in the Cotswolds at the turn of the 20th century.

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  • Makers Dozen - Q & A with Graham Iken
    April 4, 2025

    Makers Dozen - Q & A with Graham Iken

    Welcome to the Makers Dozen. We ask a Guild member a dozen quickfire questions about their life as a maker. Graham Iken creates distinctive pieces of modern and traditional furniture using sustainable sources of wood. Please describe your work in...

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  • Janine Partington - Our New Guest Maker
    April 3, 2025

    Janine Partington - Our New Guest Maker

    Bristol-based Janine Partington found the craft of enamelling through adult education evening classes in Bristol in 2002 and very quickly fell in love with it. As interested in the design as the process, Janine strives to combine the traditional craft...

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  • Makers Dozen - Q & A with Elaine Day
    March 28, 2025

    Makers Dozen - Q & A with Elaine Day

    Welcome to the Makers Dozen. We ask a Guild member a dozen quickfire questions about their life as a maker. Elaine Day, a jeweller based in Nailsworth, is known for her intricate naturalistic jewellery. Please describe your work in 3...

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