Reclaiming Beauty - The Devon Guild of Craftsmen

Eco-design, using recycled materials, has never been more hip or relevant. Being ethical and desirable, however, don't always go hand in hand.

Reclaiming Beauty curated by Sarah James, Co-director of The Devon Guild of Craftsmen and The Contemporary Craft Fair, sets out to explore the subtley and ingenuity in transforming waste and found items into beautiful objects. The exhibition will feature a fantastic selection of leading makers in metal, textiles, fashion, jewlerry, furniture and sculpture. These are not artworks and products that are clunky or homespun, but sophisticated, thoughtful, orginal and down-right gorgeous.

The 20 artists that have been selected to be part of the exhibition don't necessarily have eco-warrior status in mind either.Many of the selected artisits use reclaimed items for their narritive, story telling qualities.

Associated events:
Talk by Lucy Casson - 27th May 6:30pm in The Terrace, Devon Guild of Craftsmen. Advance booking on 01626 832223

Skirt workshop by Alison Willoughby at The Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey June 6-8

Portfolio review masterclass with Micheal Brennand- Wood at The Contemporary Craft Fair. Open to professional textile artists only. Join a group led by the award winning international artist. Please see website for details.

Dates

Reclaiming Beauty 03/05/2008 - 15/06/2008

Monday 10:00 - 17:30

Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30

Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30

Thursday 10:00 - 17:30

Friday 10:00 - 21:00

Saturday 10:00 - 17:30

Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00

Talk by Lucy Casson 27/05/2008