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Last weekend to see prints by Iona Howard and Chrissy Norman

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February is almost over and so is our exhibition of handmade etchings and carborundum prints by Chrissy Norman and Iona Howard. Thank you for visiting our online shop, we hope we gave you a taste of the show even though we weren’t able to invite you in to the gallery.

Please remember that we are still open for click-and-collect in the gallery. During the current restrictions we are at the gallery from 9am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 11-5pm on Sundays.

Next up: colour!

27 February – 21 March

Starting on 27th February, our next exhibition of paintings is full of colour. We will be showcasing new work by Jo Tunmer, Elisa Lafuente, Penny Frith, Sara Johnson, DK Macleod, Georgia Elliott, Janine Baldwin, Kate Burns, Ruth Bunnewell, Sally Anne Fitter, Duncan Johnson, Gill Gathercole and by two new painters to the gallery: Jane Strother and Janet James.

 

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We can’t wait to hear the dawn chorus again! Our glass artist Eddy Crick finds that the most rewarding subjects are inspired by nature. Eddy pushes the technique close to its limits in the endeavor for accuracy. British wild birds are his forte, most of the sun catchers he produce are almost life size, but all are to scale and as accurate as he can achieve.

Until it gets a little bit warmer we’ve got you covered if you’re after some warmth and cosiness. Browse our handmade textiles here.

 

New Ceramics

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Discover our new ceramics

Thank you for a wonderful start to our exhibition of prints by Iona Howard and Chrissy Norman. Now it’s time to explore our new ceramics.

 
 

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Karen Banks is a ceramic artist who expresses her love of the natural world by producing handbuilt pieces with an organic quality, marked by the elemental forces of fire and smoke.

 
 

Jacqui Ramrayka: “As well as natural and urban landscapes, I find inspiration in the seemingly random and mundane, found objects that suggest a fragment of a story.”

 
 

Kerry Hastings is a Scottish artist living in London. She often returns to the west of Scotland and finds the dramatic and ancient scenery a great influence.

 

Moyra Stewart likes to use elements of the natural world as a metaphor for the growth and change in our lives.

 
 

Jane Cairns works in response to her surroundings, the ordinary and every day of urban life, where she finds an accidental poetry that is often overlooked.

 
 

Charlotte Jones makes her distinctive pots by adding colour to white stoneware clay, local clays, grog from streams and oxides.

 
 

Sue Mundy: “Nature is a major source of inspiration to me. I combine the gentleness of undulating landscapes, the turmoil of the sea and the soft sensuality of the human form into my work.”

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Valentine’s Day

14th February

Exhibition of prints by Chrissy Norman and Iona Howard

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Exhibition of prints by Chrissy Norman and Iona Howard

It’s almost the end of the January, the evenings are getting lighter, the first spring flowers are coming through. Here in the gallery we have a striking new exhibition of etchings by Chrissy Norman and carborundum prints by Iona Howard, which celebrates the beauty of winter and the hope of spring.

 

We are open online and for click-and collect!

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New striking solarplate prints of Cambridge by Jo Tunmer are hanging in our window. They are all available on our online shop. Our next show of handmade prints by Chrissy Norman and Iona Howard starts on 23 January. We cannot wait to show you all the new work!

At cambridge contemporary crafts we are keeping warm and cosy. We've got a beautiful selection of handmade knitwear by Ulla-Maija Cronin and Rose B. Brown.

You can also find these stunning tweed and silk scarves by Helen Chatterton. We are missing travelling so much. Helen’s silk map make us dream about places further afield.

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Our Winter Show Continues!

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Our Winter Show Continues!

We are open as usual and we are still processing online order - they may not reach you Christmas but they will be with you soon!

Our Christmas opening times:

24th December 9 pm - 3 pm

25th December - Closed

26th December - Closed

27th December - 11 am - 5 pm

28th December - 11 am - 5 pm

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Browse our newest paintings:

Last week of Found in Nature

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Last week of Found in Nature

Our exhibition of paintings by Gael Sellwood and Helen Millar ends this Sunday 25th October. It’s the beginning of half-term, why not enjoy the last weekend of our stunning botanical show.

Browse paintings by Gael Sellwood

Browse paintings by Gael Sellwood

Browse paintings by Helen Millar

Browse paintings by Helen Millar

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We are fully embracing the Christmas season early and our displays are full of cute cards, knitwear and unique gifts!

FOCUS ON CRAFT

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Our exhibition of paintings by Gael Sellwood and Helen Millar has been really successful. Now it’s time to put our ceramics and sculpture in the spotlight! Our exhibition Found in Nature continues until 25th October. Visit the gallery, or shop online. You can find all work currently on display below:

Bronze sculptures by Alice-Andrew Ewing

Bronze sculptures by Alice-Andrew Ewing

Ceramics by Tarragon Smith

Ceramics by Tarragon Smith

Ceramics by Anna Silverton

Ceramics by Anna Silverton

Ceramics by Jo Davies

Ceramics by Jo Davies

Ceramics by Ali Tomlin

Ceramics by Ali Tomlin

Ceramics by Ali Herbert

Ceramics by Ali Herbert

Ceramics by By the Line Pottery

Ceramics by By the Line Pottery

Ceramics by Noriko Nagaoka

Ceramics by Noriko Nagaoka

Ceramics by Elaine Bolt

Ceramics by Elaine Bolt

Ceramic sculptures by Rowena Brown

Ceramic sculptures by Rowena Brown

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We do not usually push for early Christmas shopping however this year many small businesses find themselves in a very different situation to previous years. Please support us and other independents and purchase your gifts early. Staggering Christmas shopping will help businesses with limited staff and space to make the most of a very uncertain run up to Christmas. Thank you for your continued support!

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Found in Nature

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Found in Nature

We are very pleased to invite you to our online preview of exhibition of paintings by Gael Sellwood and Helen Millar.

Both artists will be in the gallery on Saturday 3rd October to open the show. If you would like to meet either of them on the day please email us at info@cambridgegallery.co.uk to book a socially distanced time slot.

Please click here to access the show.

We love Christmas at Cambridge Contemporary Crafts and are already getting festive! Due to all the uncertainty of 2020, artists are already delivering their Christmas goodies. Come and have a look in our Bene’t Street shop, or buy online.

We can post directly to your friends and family and include a message from you in the parcel. We also offer free gift wrapping, with beautiful paper designed by our artists.

We are open 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 11-5 on Sundays

Last week of our exhibition of paintings by Lesley Seeger, Sally Anne Fitter and ceramics by Shirley Vauvelle

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Last week of our exhibition of paintings by Lesley Seeger, Sally Anne Fitter and ceramics by Shirley Vauvelle

Thank you so much for all the visits and purchases during our September exhibition so far. There is only one week left to see all the stunning new work by Lesley Seeger, Sally Anne Fitter and Shirley Vauvelle.

The show ends on Sunday 27th September.

Next up is ‘Found in Nature’ - an exhibition of paintings by Gael Sellwood and Helen Millar with a selection of new ceramics and sculptures Alice Andrea Ewing and Freddy Morris, Jo Davies, Julia Clarke, Ali Herbert, By the Line Pottery, Rowena Brown, Kate Garwood, Ali Tomlin, Tarragon Smith and Anna Silverton.

Our next newsletter will include a link to an exclusive preview of paintings by Gael Sellwood and Helen Millar - expect it on Friday 2 October!

Both artists will be in the gallery on Saturday 3rd October to open the show. If you would like to meet either artist on the day please email us at info@cambridgegallery.co.uk to book a socially distanced time slot.

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We have received lovely new ceramics from Alice Duck, Robyn Hardyman, Helen Harrison, Karen Dawn-Curtis amongst many other! Have a look at our online shop for the new artwork - all lovingly handmade in the U.K.

Lesley Seeger, Sally Anne Fitter and Shirley Vauvelle

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Autumn in the gallery

We are very pleased to invite you to our online preview of exhibition of paintings by Lesley Seeger, Sally Anne Fitter and ceramics by Shirley Vauvelle.

Please click here to access the show.

Lesley Seeger was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1958 and spent her formative years in rural Northumberland, Scotland and North Yorkshire. Inspired by the natural world she works en plein air and completes work in the studio. Working on up to seven paintings at a time, each body of work includes both landscapes and semi abstract florals whose styles and methods inform and compliment each other. She is to be found, most of the time in the middle of a field with a wheelbarrow full of paints and canvases.

Sally Anne Fitter lives and works on the North Norfolk coast and is a painter specialising in Still life. Her past as a textile designer is evident in her use of pattern and colour and she often incorporates elements of gold leaf and collage into her paintings. A technique of layering and scraping away paint is used to create textured, vibrant paintings which inspire happiness, and her imaginative eye for colour and composition create contemporary artworks which are extremely sought after.

Shirley Vauvelle is an established decorative mixed media British maker, her practice has tended to produce playful component pieces combined with found materials. Assemblages are inspired by creatures, birds and plants. Shirley's art education background and initial design career was in textile/surface decoration. Self taught in ceramics, recently her work has become more abstract and larger in scale and concentrates on form and balance of space as a whole.

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We are getting ready for the colder months here at cambridge contemporary crafts. Our handmade hats, gloves and scarves are soon coming out. We need to make sure you are all warm and cosy!

The last week of our Summer Show

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It’s the last week of our Summer Show!

With the long weekend fast approaching, why not choose Cambridge as your destination. We've had a look at local hotels including Gonville Hotel, Regent Hotel, University Arms, Lensfield Hotel and charming b&bs like Crafts Hill Barn and AirBnB and there are some amazing options! ⁠

There are so many reasons to visit Cambridge this week - Kettle’s Yard and Fitzwilliam Museum have reopened and it’s also the last week to enjoy the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. Our favourite places to grab lunch is Cafe Abantu, and for coffee Bould Brothers - both just around the corner from the gallery!

We have received last deliveries for our Summer Show including these stunning glass pieces by Naomi Brangwyn above and new oil paintings by Reg Cartwright and Arabella Shand. Our mixed Summer Show ends on Sunday 30th August. We hope you can make it!

Cambridge based artists Helen Martino and Sarah Went have also delivered a beautiful selection of their new work:

Next up is an exhibition of paintings by Lesley Seeger and Sally Fitter with ceramics by Shirley Vauvelle.

We cannot wait to show you all the stunning work!

The show runs from 5 September to 27 September

We would like to thank you again for all the generous donations to our fundraiser during lockdown. If you’d like to redeem your greetings cards, please visit us before 31st October 2020 and spend your greetings card credit in the gallery.

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Thank you to all our customers for adhering to our new rules and accepting that this is our new reality for a little while. The footfall in Cambridge is still 53% down on last year. With so many shops closing around us, we are fearing second wave and how it's going to affect our Christmas trade. ⁠
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If you can, do come and say hello👋 If you can't - do support us by shopping online. ⁠
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Our Summer Show continues

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Our Summer Show continues…

The temperature is rising here in Cambridge but we are keeping calm and cool in the gallery. The good news is that Cambridge City Council are reducing parking to £1 per hour, 7 days a week between 1st August and 31st October. Why not come into Cambridge and treat yourself to a spot of shopping!

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We would like to thank you again for all the generous donations to our fundraiser during lockdown. If you’d like to redeem your greetings cards, please visit us before 31st October 2020 and spend your greetings card credit in the gallery.

We have just changed our displays at the crafts gallery! Come see all the new work - as always every piece we display is handmade in the U.K. Help us support artists, who have been so profoundly hit by the ongoing pandemic.

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Ceramics by Mizuyo Yamashita

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Ceramics by Mizuyo Yamashita

New Photographs by Martin Bond

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The Summer Show in the gallery starts on 11th July and we have invited photographer Martin Bond to produce new prints for the exhibition.

Eight new photographs will be individually numbered and signed. There are only 50 editions available of each image priced at £195 unframed.

They are available for pre-order now - you can order online, call us on 01223 324222 or email at info@cambridgegallery.co.uk.

All orders will be ready for collection within two weeks of ordering.

We cannot wait to show you all the fantastic new work we are expecting for the Summer Show! Visit the gallery to see our new ceramics, original prints, paintings and sculpture. 

We have received so many lovely deliveries from our artists. New prints from Ed Boxall, scarves from Emma Hall and Helen Chatterton and new ceramics from Katie Almond to name a few!

You can shop in the gallery or online! 

Remember that we ship internationally! You can email us at info@cambridgecrafts.co.uk if you have any questions about postage.

Thank you for all your continuous support.

         You are helping artists to sustain their livelihood and  supporting two locally run independent galleries

        The work you buy will be unique and original - you won’t find it elsewhere in Cambridge

       Everything is handmade by artists working in the UK

Visiting Katharina Klug's studio

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Our photographer Zuza Grubecka visited Katharina Klug’s Cambridge pottery studio last year. Still pregnant at the time, Katharina worked day and night on developing her porcelain pieces - mainly sets of cylinders and bottles. Katharina and Zuza work together regularly and they document Katharina’s work from very early stages to the last firing.

It’s extremely satisfying to see how the chalky whites and pastel pinks turn into Katharina’s signature vibrant monochrome pieces with a hint of red. Below you can listen to Katharina’s interview where she talks about her work, inspirations and life in Cambridge.

You can purchase Katharina’s pieces directly from our website! See the selection of pieces below.

Our Ceramic Show ends on 11th July.

See all available work by our talented artists here.

We are opening!

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We are reopening!

Monday 15 June

It thrills us to announce that from Monday 15th June we will be able to welcome you in the gallery again.

Monday - Saturday 9am-5.30pm and Sundays 11am-5pm

There’s no denying the last few months have been very difficult for us at cambridge contemporary art and cambridge contemporary crafts.

Like so many other small businesses cambridge contemporary art has fallen through the cracks with regards to government grants and with 6 members of staff still furloughed we have only  been able to survive thanks to the amazing support from our loyal customers.

We have been working very hard behind the scenes to keep the business going, opening a brand new online shop in just three weeks. Our much anticipated Ceramic Show had to move online as well.

For those who cannot visit us in Cambridge, we plan to continue expanding our online output. We have already welcomed so many new followers on Instagram and Facebook.

The coming months on the high street will be very tricky and we know it is the continued support of our customers and community that will help us to keep going.

On behalf of everybody at cambridge contemporary art and all the artists who we represent - THANK YOU!

We would like to reassure you that we have put in place new health and safety measures for the protection of staff and customers. These measures include limiting the number of people in the gallery, increased cleaning and hand sanitiser being available at the entrance.

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We are extremely happy to announce that we are opening on Tuesday 16th June! Our opening hours are going back to normal Monday - Saturday 10am-5.30pm and Sundays 11am-5pm. We've got lots of ideas for the upcoming Father's Day (21st June!).

Head to our website and have a look at our gift ideas page. Remember that we can send it directly to your loved ones - just pop their shipping address at checkout. We can even add your message if you like!

We have also received a new delivery from Frances Noon. Have a look on our online shop!

Thank you for all your continuous support.

         You are helping artists to sustain their livelihood and  supporting two locally run independent galleries

        The work you buy will be unique and original - you won’t find it elsewhere in Cambridge

       Everything is handmade by artists working in the UK

Studio Ceramics

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1 June - 31 August

Studio Ceramics

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We are very proud to invite you, our valued subscribers, to an exclusive preview of our Ceramic Show! Our exhibition opens online tomorrow (Monday 1st June) but you can already browse and shop directly on our website today.

Click HERE to enter the shop or click on any of the photos below to see work by individual artists. 

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We are aiming to open the gallery to the public mid-June in accordance with government guidelines. We will update you as soon as we can to confirm our opening times. We can't wait to see you in the gallery!

Thank you for all your continuous support.

         You are helping artists to sustain their livelihood and  supporting two locally run independent galleries

        The work you buy will be unique and original - you won’t find it elsewhere in Cambridge

       Everything is handmade by artists working in the UK

Visiting Jane Hollidge's studio

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Last summer, when the ideas of a global pandemic and social isolation were only a thing from films and science fiction books, our photographer Zuza visited ceramicist Jane Hollidge in her stunning modern house just outside of Cambridge.

As Strutt&Parker, a Cambridge based letting and selling agency, describes: ‘Barrington is the quintessential English village with, reputedly, the biggest village green in the country. The high street runs through the middle of the green and is flanked by a wealth of delightful period homes and cottages. Ivy Haus is a truly stunning bespoke modern house designed by Jane and her husband Peter, and built by the acclaimed German company, Huf Haus.

Jane and Peter worked closely with Peter Huf to create a beautiful home of exceptional quality, light and space which has been featured in several property magazines. Full of glass and exposed structural timbers the concept behind the property was to maximise the outlook across the garden, river and neighbouring fields and bring the occupier closer to nature. The attention to detail and superb finish is evident throughout with an emphasis on energy-efficiency.’

Shop Jane’s work online!

Nautical Show

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All things nautical

Oh how we are longing for the sea, it has never felt further from Cambridge than it does now! Our Nautical Show will hopefully bring a little relief to all of us staying safe at home. We have received a delivery of stunning linoprints by Melvyn Evans, ceramics by Denise Brown, Anne Barrell, Jaejun Lee and Jacqueline Pooley. We have also just added new miniature vases by Yuta Segawa to our online shop!

We are closing our fundraiser on Friday 8th May. Thank you so much if you donated or shared our social media posts.

We have been touched by all the support and kind messages these last few weeks. Your contributions will help us to keep going and we hope to see you all in the gallery later in the year! 

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More stunning hanging decorations have become available on our online shop! We have just added glass birds by Eddy Crick, more rainbows and chubby cherubs by Miss Marple and cheerful birds and sunshines by Sarah Myatt. You can choose the free gift wrap option at the checkout and add a message if you'd like us to send it directly to your loved ones!

Thank you for all your continuous support.

         You are helping artists to sustain their livelihood and  supporting two locally run independent galleries

        The work you buy will be unique and original - you won’t find it elsewhere in Cambridge

       Everything is handmade by artists working in the UK

Thank you.

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Since we sent out our last newsletter we have received so many supportive and encouraging messages from you. They mean so much to us, and thanks to your generosity we have now raised over £6,000. This will help us, as a small independent business, and our many self-employed artists, to survive for a little longer.

This month we were planning on exhibiting new ceramics, paintings and prints for our Nautical Show. As the gallery is closed, we have been working on creating an online version of the exhibition. You can purchase all the pieces directly from our website. We're adding more to the online shop every day!⁠

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After many sales of our hanging decorations (thank you!), we have put together a selection of our cheerful handmade ceramics below. We've got a wide range of plant pots and garden-themed vases ready to purchase on our online shop. Now you can choose to have your item gift-wrapped for free! Option available at checkout. Have look on our website!

Thank you for all your continuous support.

         You are helping artists to sustain their livelihood and  supporting two locally run independent galleries

        The work you buy will be unique and original - you won’t find it elsewhere in Cambridge

       Everything is handmade by artists working in the UK