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Monday 1 April 2013

PENINSULA CRAFTS - Forthcoming SHIPWRECK EXHIBITION MAY 25-27th 2013



Peninsula Crafts 25th Exhibition

25th-27th May at the Shipwreck, Shotley Marina IP9 1QJ

Open 10am-4pm


Entrance 50p  Children free

Free Parking

Original Art and Craft items on show and for sale


The Peninsula Craft Society will be holding its 25th Exhibition this spring – quite an achievement for a small local society! This success is surely a testimony to the quality and diverse range of crafts available from the group.

To celebrate this achievement we have invited past and present members and guest artists to exhibit their latest creations.

This will be a very special exhibition and sale room showcasing the very best the region has to offer - so please come and help us celebrate it!

This is the first posting for a group that has successfully been in existence since 1997. The membership has grown and changed through the years  reflecting a dynamic and lively group. The skills and crafts on offer have also changed and expanded through the years, varying from jewellery, wood-turning, quilting, weaving  spinning, ceramics, pottery, bead-work to name but a few! 

The group has attracted not only a local dedicated group of followers and regular customers but a far wider audience. Many travel specially to attend the first day to ensure the best choice of unique items on exhibition and for sale. 

Below are a couple of photographs from last years exhibition at the Shipwreck in April 2012




Views of the exhibition room - April 2012 Shipwreck


Views of the sales room 2012 Shipwreck Exhibition

Keep checking as we shall be showcasing each members profiles. This will include a short biography with background information with photographs of their craft items, which will be regularly updated. There will be links to individuals web pages /blogs etc  - so watch this space!  

Below are some samples of our committee members work that were exhibited at last years Shipwreck Exhibition as a taster of things to come this year!  They all do commissions and have been actively sought after by clients not only locally but from all over the UK and overseas - many having a well deserved international reputation for their work.


Margaret Lamb - Chairman of the Society

A sample of Maggie Lamb's quilts, cushions and bowls exhibited at the Shipwreck in 2012
Maggie is not only our current Chairwoman but a master craftswoman in quilting and fabric art.
She has exhibited at many major exhibitions and shows across the country

Mark Cordle - Deputy Chairman

A beatiful example of Mark's wood turning - this lovely spalted vase
Mark creates the most wonderful fine walled vases and bowls along with his famous mini-mushrooms!
The latter are very popular


Marianne Brame - Secretary

Marianne creates stunning jewellery from silver and various precious and semi-precious stones.
They range from chunky amber peices to delicate silverwork and beading and Marianne has been exhibiting in the area for many years.


Helen Raunds - Treasurer

Helen hand stitches and hand quilts her work creating unique quilts and wall hangings.
This fun Amish Doll quilt is a combination of applique and patchwork all done by hand.


Linda Haylock

Linda strings together the most innovative creations in beads - from jewellery to beaded sculptures and has exhibited at various craft shows within the region.


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