cheltonian arts
Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design
Discover aworld that you never knewexisted and add a little individuality to your home thisAugust! Traditional bespoke fine furnituremaking is thriving in theBritish Isles, a commission can bemuchmore than a visit to the high-street.
Beyond our familiar high street brands there is anotherworldwhere you and your needs are at the centre of everything! Sound too good to be true? This is theworld of bespoke furniture, a placewhere you can have anything your heart desires! While away a couple of hours at
Celebration ofCraftsmanship& Design and youwill come to realise that there are amyriad of talented craftsmen andwomenworking quietly and expertly, often under your nose, producing exquisitework frombeautiful timbers. That’s all verywell but itwill cost a
fortune you say? Ok, there is no denying that some pieces are costly, a reflection of their complexity, precision and experience that the craftsperson has garnered to produce suchwork. These pieces are often incredible though and there is nothing to stop you admiring and
and influence subtle design features to personalise the piece and create an heirloomfor your family. Suddenly that price looks like great value! Celebration of
Craftsmanship& Design has supported hundreds of smallworkshops fromacross the British Isles for 25 years. Its annual exhibition showcases around 300exhibits fromover 70 workshops in the beautiful, neo- classical, Thirlestaine LongGallery in
appreciating such astoundingwork! However, look closely at the prices
you are presentedwith inmany shops and then look again atmuch of thework fromsmallworkshops and youmay be surprised bywhat is possible, even on a relatively small budget. Bespoke pieces can be any size, colour, shape or style and you will engagewith the actual craftsperson. Perhaps you’ll know where thewood that is used grew
24 JULY /AUGUST 2019 THECHELTONIAN
Cheltenham. Avisitmakes for an inspiring and refreshing experience thatwill reassure you of this traditional craft’s health and lead you to embrace awhole newworld of shopping!
17th – 26thAugust 2019 Thirlestaine LongGallery, CheltenhamCollege, BathRoad,Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,GL53 7LD
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