Select Showcase: Celebrating the Handmade

Published on 30.10.15

Last weekend saw the launch of the first Select Showcase at Cheltenham Town Hall. The event included three days of talks, workshops and live demonstrations as well as retail stands showcasing the work of more than 70 leading designer makers and we were there with a stand featuring graduate work from Artist Blacksmithing, Contemporary Design

Last weekend saw the launch of the first Select Showcase at Cheltenham Town Hall. The event included three days of talks, workshops and live demonstrations as well as retail stands showcasing the work of more than 70 leading designer makers and we were there with a stand featuring graduate work from Artist Blacksmithing, Contemporary Design Crafts, Jewellery Design and Textile Design.

I believe participating in these events is key to expanding our reputation at a regional level and also gives us the opportunity to promote our graduates as they begin their careers as designers and makers and the really exciting news is that I sold one of Christian’s pieces! The purchaser loved the piece and had seen Christian’s work earlier in the summer at the Fresh Air Exhibition… I loved making that phone call!

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