The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is hosting the first-ever solo exhibition of the renowned furniture maker John Makepeace. The exhibition showcases Makepeace’s 50 years at the forefront of British design.
A collection of Makepeace’s outstanding furniture will be shown at The Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Bovey Tracey in September 2010 before embarking on a national tour.
‘John Makepeace – Enriching the Language of Furniture’ brings together 25 pieces from public and private collections in the UK and abroad, some not previously seen by the public.
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is the largest contemporary craft centre in the South West and a membership organisation for craftspeople from the region. Housed in a Grade II-listed Riverside Mill in Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor, the gallery exhibits work by designers and makers of national and international standing. Unique designer-crafts by members ranging from ceramics to furniture is sold and displayed in the Craft Shop. The Guild is also an educational charity which aims to educate and inspire new makers and designers through its regular programme of activities in schools and the community.
Visit : www.crafts.org.uk
