CONTEMPORARY CRAFT SHOW

Ditchling, Mid Sussex

April 9th and 10th 2011

10am - 5pm

Admission £1.50, Children Free

Our annual event in Ditchling, to be held this year in April, provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in which visitors can purchase unique and beautiful work from the region's finest craftspeople. The Sussex Guild is proud to follow Ditchling's artistic tradition, well known for its past association with local artists of distinction.

This show is in two venues: Ditchling Village Hall and the beautiful and historic St Margaret's Parish Church. Located between the two venues is the jewellery shop of Sussex Guild members, Pruden and Smith.

If you have never been to Ditchling before, you may be interested in some local facts... Ditchling is a medieval village with many beautiful timber-framed buildings, nestling just below the impressive Ditchling Beacon on the rolling South Downs. For new visitors to this village, the museum is of great interest. This is housed in the old church school and has a superb permanent display relating to the artistic past of the village. There is a very long tradition of arts and crafts associated with Ditchling. This stems from the early 20th century when a number of notable artist/craftsmen were based in the area, including Edward Johnston, Ethel Mairet and the eminent Eric Gill.

At our Contemporary Craft Show there will be an exciting array of wood, glass, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and more. Come to meet the makers and perhaps buy or commission your own individual work of art.

The admission ticket affords entry and re-entry to each venue throughout the day.

Nearby is Dolly's Pantry, which, along with The Bull public house, provides excellent fare for visitors.

Free parking is available at both Ditchling Village Hall and Stoneywish Country Park.