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Local Craft Makers Pop-up Shop

This spring be inspired by local craft makers in the home of Rudyard Kipling.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Explore locally made crafts in our pop-up shop. With a selection of jewellery, quilts and ceramics all inspired by Sussex.

About the makers:

Louise Bell is a quilt artist who makes patchwork and appliqué quilts. Louise uses Liberty lawns for their rich and colourful designs as well as American cottons and silks.

Annie McCabe is a flame glass artist who hand makes each of the glass beads used in her contemporary jewellery using the 14th century Venetian techniques of flameworking. Annie’s inspiration comes from the sea, beach and the Downs near Brighton.

Linda Connelly is a multi-award winning Enamel Artist and Jeweller. She makes enamel art and jewellery inspired by places and memories, which includes pieces inspired by English Country Gardens and a recent holiday in Sicily.

Anne Barrell is a ceramicist who has studied in both New York and London with her work decorated with all things to do with the sea and coast featured. As each piece is handmade and painted, they all have their own character.

Justine Munson is a porcelain artist who is inspired by the arts and crafts movement and has developed several ranges for the British Museum. Her marine and floral designs are eminently collectable and are ‘Quintessentially English with a twist’.

There will be an opportunity to talk to the artists about their work, enjoy demonstrations and buy their crafts.

3 May – 18 May, 11am–4pm

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

This event takes place in the House Kitchen.

What to bring and wear

This event takes place inside. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

The House kitchen is accessible through the downstairs of the House and through the shop. There are a few steps in the shop, but an access ramp can be set up. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.

Other

The crafts will be available for purchase on the day via card and cash through the artists.

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