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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 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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  • Crafts Alive Theme for 2025 Announced.
    March 27, 2025

    Crafts Alive Theme for 2025 Announced.

    Crafts Alive will take place from the 10th to the 14th of September 2025 at Rodmarton Manor and Liz Lippiatt and her team are in full swing preparing the programme. Outstanding contemporary crafts by Guild members, guest makers and artists...

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  • Exciting Portrait Project
    March 3, 2025

    Exciting Portrait Project

    This remarkable stitched portrait is of Guild member and textile artist Louise Watson. Created by the renowned artist Emily Tull, it is part of her current project, which involves making a series of portraits of other textile artists.  We're sure...

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