Farnham Craft Town Events

Open celebrates the dynamism of craft education and practice in Farnham, both past and present. With a focus on Sudanese-born potter Siddig el Nigoumi, the exhibition explores the courses in ceramics and textiles at Farnham from the late 1950 to the 1980s. Complementing this narrative are selections from the Centre’s collections and interventions by makers […]

This exhibition is the latest of Brownsword’s investigations into the marginalised histories of North Staffordshire, focusing on its early industrial growth. A combination of digital imagery, 3D-printed objects, large-scale tapestries, slip cast objects and museum artefacts, the exhibition explores how materials and techniques familiar to one medium are applied to another. Supported by Arts Council […]

Created in collaboration with Farnham Craft Quarter CIC, this vibrant exhibition will showcase the works of 24 young people involved in a National Lottery Heritage Funded project, ’11 Plus Craft’. Participants aged 11-16 were guided in after school activities to learn the heritage crafts of weaving and printing- making wooden looms, dyeing yarns, and block […]

This festive season, visit our Winter Art & Craft Exhibition to discover a wide selection of handcrafted gifts, bespoke artwork, and unique crafts from over 200 talented artists and makers. Whether you are looking to refresh your home with original art or searching for the perfect handmade Christmas gift for loved ones, our exhibition offers […]

Holly Berry, our Festive Maker in Focus, produces contemporary, meaningful woven textiles for the home and body. Her slowly made woven works make warm, comforting and long-lasting companions. The physical act of hand-weaving acts as a meditative time for processing and connection, with hands automatically finding rhythm and balance in an ancient and methodical craft. […]

We are delighted to present David Mayne as our festive Sculptor in Focus. A sculptor of national repute, David works for galleries, public spaces, and private homes across the country. His distinctive sculptures can be found in town centres, rural locations, and public buildings, making his art an integral part of both urban and natural […]

We are thrilled to introduce Judy McKenzie, a new artist to our gallery but a celebrated figure in the world of ceramics. After a long and successful career in design and printing, Judy pursued her passion for ceramics at the age of sixty, earning a 1st Class (Hons) degree in 3D Craft and Design, followed […]