What is the Guild

The Sussex Guild is a group of professional designers and makers of fine contemporary and traditional craftwork, whose members live and work in Sussex and the adjoining counties of Kent, Surrey and Hampshire. The members have been selected for their high degree of skill and creativity.


Although the Sussex Guild has changed and grown over the years since its foundation in 1970, the original spirit still remains. We continue to be an autonomous, self-help organisation and our aim is to promote and sell our work together. Now, as before, a very special bond of friendship and support exists between members.

The Guild aims to inspire and encourage public appreciation of fine craftsmanship by organising shows and exhibitions in a wide variety of venues. Visitors to these events enjoy learning about the crafts they see on display for they can discuss with the makers themselves the design process, the techniques, tools and materials used. Exhibitors are always willing to talk about their work. Pieces can be bought at the shows or specially commissioned.

Many craft fairs and exhibitions are currently available to the public but we believe that the high quality of the work on display, the relaxed atmosphere and the friendliness of the exhibitors make our Sussex Guild events very special indeed.

The Sussex Guild is a registered Charity, number 292234

Why not become a friend?

Friends of The Sussex Guild are members of the public who are interested in high quality craft and who support the aims of the society. For an annual fee of £15 Friends receive the yearly Programme of Events and a Directory of members, invitations to private views and the quarterly Newsletter of the Guild. They also receive free admission to shows organised solely by the Guild (this does not include the shows that are in conjunction with other establishments).

Some Friends enjoy becoming involved with the Guild by helping out at events. This is greatly appreciated by the members.

Contact:

Judith Cooper, The Gate House, Flowers Green,
Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 1RL
Tel: 01323 833239
judith@jbcooper.plus.com

Contact hours for secretary are Monday to Friday between 10am and 5pm only please.