Art Workers in the Evening Standard

An article written by Katrina Burroughs for the Evening Standard appeared on the Homes and Property section on 11th March. Titled: 'The modern masters of craft', she goes on to say "You can find some of our finest craftspeople through The Art Workers Guild."

HIDDEN away, in a little known square in London, is an ancient company of craftspeople, called The Art Workers Guild, who hand-make unique architectural features such as carvings and furniture.

Founded in the late 19th century by Arts and Crafts luminaries, including designers Walter Crane and Lewis F Day, it celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. The guild nurtures some of our finest creative skills and encourages the makers of hand-crafted, unique designs. To help spread the word about this very British institution and enable the general public to discover ways to buy quality handcrafted goods the guild has plunged into the 21st century with its own, very attractive, website at www.artworkers guild.org. This now allows the guild to share its secrets with the general public and enables you to commission unique goods: from blacksmiths to quiltmakers, who will design something for you at affordable prices.

Full article can be downloaded from the site
es.homesandproperty.co.uk/march.html

Queen Elizabeth the Q.M. by Philip Jackson

The George VII Q.M.'s Memorial on The Mall was unveiled on the 24th February. Designed by past Master Donald Buttress and Donald Insall Associates, Brother Philip Jackson was selected to make a statue of the Q.M. He, Past Master Buttress and Master Alison Jensen where present at the unveiling.

Please see article below for further information:
www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/feb/25/queen-mother-statue

Events and Exhibitions March - April 2009

Spring Greens
Original handmade prints by Richmond Printmakers
@ The Penny School Gallery, Kingston College, 55 Richmond Road
17-28th March
richmondprintmakers.co.uk


New English Art Club
@ Geedon Gallery, Jaggers, Fingringhoe, Colchester
4th - 19th April


25 photographs by Paul Nash (1889-1946)
@ Abbott & Holder, 30 Museum Street, London WC1A
14th March - 11th April


Alexander Creswell
@ Portland Gallery, 8 Bennet St, London SW1
19th March - 9th April
www.portlandgallery.com


21st Century Furniture - The Arts & Crafts Legacy
@ The Millinery Works, 87 Southgate Road, London N1
29th March - 26th April
www.millineryworks.co.uk