Contemporary Craft Fair

Fifty craftspeople of exceptional quality, selected for original design and technical expertise, will be exhibiting at Hereford's Courtyard Centre for the Arts from the 21st to 23rd of November.

The tenth anniversary Craft Fair gives the public the opportunity to view, buy, or commission original work direct from the maker.

Featuring a broad range of styles and materials, from exquisite jewellery to solid sculptural furniture, and from bold textiles to intricate metalwork, there is something to cater for all tastes.
View the catalogue on line at www.craftfair.uk.com

Peter Norton, Herefordshire Council's Crafts Officer, said: "Over the years the Hereford Craft Fair has become an important regional event in the crafts calendar.

“It attracts exhibitors from all over the UK and people can see the work of established makers alongside new, up and coming talent.

“This year the contemporary jewellers group, Alloy, who are also celebrating their tenth birthday, will be holding an exhibition of 20 of their members work at Hereford's Left Bank Village, beginning on the same weekend.

“The events will be linked together, and a shuttle car will run regularly between the two venues.

“The opportunity to find quality contemporary crafts in Hereford on this pre-Christmas weekend has never been higher."

To compliment the event, which will be open from 10 am to 6 pm, the cafe at The Courtyard will be offering a special menu, using many locally sourced ingredients, including Herefordshire produced wines and cider.

A rolling programme of craft demonstrations will take place in the foyer, courtesy of the Creative Breaks association, whose members offer a number of arts and craft courses in the County, their full range of courses can be seen at www.creativebreaks.co.uk

The Hereford Contemporary Craft Fair is promoted by Herefordshire Council's Cultural Services as part of the Creative Industries Programme, for further information please contact Peter Norton, Crafts Officer on 01432 260129, email pnorton@herefordshire.gov.uk