The Contemporary Craft Fair

The Contemporary Craft Fair in association with The Devon Guild of Craftsmen has become one of the of the highlights of the UK’s craft calendar. Bringing together 160 innovative and influential UK based designer-makers, this rare opportunity to meet them face-to face and buy their work should not be missed. Designer makers are drawn to the event by the chance to showcase their work to crowds of thousands of discerning, design conscious visitors against the magnificent backdrop of Dartmoor.

Work for sale ranges from fashion accessories to functional and decorative objects, with the opportunity to commission one-off pieces of contemporary craft. Glass, ceramics, jewellery, metal, furniture, paper, basketry, wood, leather and textiles are all represented, making the fair a true celebration of the unique and the hand-made. New this year - Visitors have the opportunity to buy items using OWN ART interest free credit.

Get Involved
Workshops – Masterclasses – Talks – Demonstrations
The education programme includes exciting opportunities to work with International textile artist Michael Brennand-Wood, skirt maker Alison Willoughby and printed textile artist Dawn Dupree. Get Involved with Workshops (advance booking essential) or enjoy masterclasses by acclaimed makers like Walter Keeler and Lizzie Farey. Plus demonstrations by leading members of the Toy Makers Guild of Great Britain and Shute Farm Studios plus blacksmithing, ceramics and raku firing, stone carving and furniture making.

Be inspired by Exhibitions from the Art of Learning and Aim Higher showcasing further education opportunities in the South West for the applied arts. Not forgetting the hugely popular Children’s Craft Tent with an action packed programme of children’s workshops.

Venue

The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Newton Abbot and Dartmoor

Dates

2008 6 Jun 2008 - 8 Jun 2008

* (2008 dates to be confirmed)

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Bovey Tracey is only 2 miles off the A38 Exeter to Plymouth Expressway. Exit the A38 at Drumbridges Roundabout and follow signs to Bovey Tracey town centre. Follow the AA signs to The
Contemporary Craft Fair. There is free parking on site and public car parking on Station Road.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest train station Newton Abbot. Regular buses from Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay and Newton Abbot stop at Bovey Tracey.

 Facilities

Parking & Transport

• On site parking
• Parking (free)