A LIVING COLLECTION OF CRAFT FOR ALL
The Crafts Study Centre nurtures and celebrates the study and practice of craft in all its diverse forms. Harnessing the rich collections of twentieth and twenty-first century studio craft in its care including maker archives, the Centre intends to make research into craft history and practice more accessible, dynamic, and relevant to audiences both in-person and online. Exhibitions and events are free and access to the Centre’s research library is available by appointment for anyone with an interest in our collections.
HANDBUILT - THE WRENS AND THE OXSHOTT POTTERY
14 JULY - 28 FEBRUARY 2027
BLACK ATLANTIC MAKERS: CONVERSATIONS - GOKE STUDIOS FILM
CRAFT SKILLS: GENERATION TO GENRATION FILMS
DONATION OF CERAMIC WORK FROM KENNEDYTING
HENRY HAMMOND LECTURE 2026: NEW MODELS OF CERAMIC EDUCATION, STUART CAREY
FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER, 12-2PM
SARA FLYNN
EMMANUEL COOPER MEMORIAL LECTURE MARCH 2026
OPENING TIMES:
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WHAT VISITOR’S HAVE SAID
“As a Black Briton and student of craft it feels important to be reminded that there is a place for me and that so many before me (and presently) have carved out this space. Great exhibition!”
“More exhibitions like this please! Good to see engagement with de-colonial practices.”
“A great inspiration for my own artwork for my grad show”
“Inspirational work. Given us lots of ideas for our Textiles GCSE final piece”
“A 5-hour round trip to see this exhibition. Absolutely worth the time and expense! I loved it!”
“Very taken with the work, especially as someone unfamiliar with textiles. Thank you for the exhibition.”
“Moving and inspiring to see Mary’s work exhibited like this. Her precision and use of the medium are unparalleled. ”
“Such a though-provoking, visually arresting exhibition about craft and context. Influential and important.”
“Almost a dream-like reaction to pottery and its process.”
“Beautiful sentiment, and thought-provoking - helped me see remnants and repair in a new light.”
