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Preview: Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design
August 3, 2009
By Nicole Robinson
Birch ply ‘Lounger 1’ by Simon Austen (above) will be one of many original designs and products on exhibition at the Thirlestaine Long Gallery in Cheltenham College for Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design.
Coming up in just two weeks, this is an annual showcase of contemporary designer- and craftsman-made furniture and decorative arts. Featuring 75 exhibitors with a selection of new and original designs and products, these are three pieces that caught my eye.
Jason Heap’s ‘Infinity + 1’
The base for this table brings back fond memories of childhood Spirograph sets. It’s done in American black walnut with green edge detail.
Peter Rolfe, Sculptural Furniture, Gen II,
Rolfe’s set of drawers in birch ply gives new meaning to the concept of rock hard abs.
Most work on show will be for sale. The prices asked will be the makers’ own—there will be no commission added.
Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design
15 – 24 August
Thirlestaine Long Gallery
Cheltenham College
Bath Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7LD
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