We are excited to share more information about our upcoming exhibition at Crafts Alive 2025, Victoria Works Studios exhibition is entitled BLOOM.
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One of our summer highlights is always Chalfest, our wonderful local community run festival. We will of course be pitching the Victoria Works Studios ‘Making Marquee’ at Chalfest again this year - this wonderful local community run festival is one of our summer highlights. The festival takes place on 19th July at France Lynch Pleasure Ground in Chalford Hill, Stroud. Book a place on a workshop now, r drop in on the day and say hello!
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For this years Site Festival Open Studios we welcomed 3 guest artists to the studio; Painters Helen Hardaker and Amanda Geen and Illustrator Rosalie Day.
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We are delighted to announce that Victoria Works Studios will be taking part in this year’s Crafts Alive exhibition at Rodmarton Manor. Working alongside curator Charlotte Abrahams, 17 artists from the studios will be creating a collaborative installation comprising individual works. 10th - 14th September 2025, Open Daily 10am - 5pm
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We’ve been a bit remiss with news articles so far this year so here’s some of the highlights of our workshops from January to June 2025!
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2024 was a busy year for us, celebrating our 10 year anniversary. There were exhibitions, events, collaborations, an artist development day and of course our Words at the Works artist talks It’s been a truly wonderful year, thank you to everyone who’s been involved. Here’s a look back at all of the brilliant talks and events that took place in 2024.
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Biologist merlin sheldrake and visual artist rob kesseler joined us to discuss all things fungal and microscopic, the importance of looking and how we represent the world around us - which is so much more than just the world we see with the naked eye. A fascinating conversation!
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Made in Chalford Christmas Market, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December, 11am - 5pm right here at Victoria Works Studios. Come along and shop local, supporting artists and makers from all over the Five Valleys - a real festive treat!
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Here's another date for your diary; our next exhibition 'A Sense of Place' opens on Friday 11th October and we'd love you all to come. After the preview evening the show will be open on the weekends 12th/13th &19th/20th October, coinciding with the Autumn Arts Trail.
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Artist Maisie Broadhead and gallerist Sarah Myerscough have worked together since Maisie’s degree show in 2009. Join them as they discuss Maisie’s practice, their creative relationship and the role of the gallerist in the cultural landscape.
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There is lots to look forward to at Victoria Works Studios as our 10th anniversary celebrations continue. We have more Words at the Works talks with leading gallerist Sarah Myerscough, artist Maisie Broadhead, ceramicist/curator Matt Smith, visual artist Rob Kesseler and biologist/author Merlin Sheldrake, plus an exhibition, A Sense of Place.
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Chalfest craft workshops are back again for 2024!
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Check out this fantasticl article all about us in this months Cotswold Life magazine - so exciting!!
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Come and see new work made in response to the theme of reuse and reinvention. Ceramics, jewellery, photographs, paintings, lampshades, textile sculptures and open studios too.
8th/9th & 15th/16th June 2024 11am-6pm
Here’s the full line up so far of’ Words at the Works’, our series of thought provoking monthly talks and intimate conversations featuring leading artists, curators, and collectors speaking on subjects from beauty to AI.
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Join us here at Victoria Works Studios for an illuminating night of cinema and conversation shining a light on the world of contemporary craft.
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It is a decade since the first artists and artisans moved into Victoria Works Studios and began the next chapter in the story of this landmark building, and what a chapter it has been! In celebration of this milestone year, we have put together a very special 10th Anniversary programme of events and exhibitons for 2024.
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Changelings, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Rebecca Simmons
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Are you thinking of exploring your creativity and perhaps learning a new skill in 2024? We have lots of great classes scheduled for the next few months, so why not take time to get creative in our friendly and supportive workshops.
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Ceramicist Anna Simson and Fibre Sculptor Mandy Coppes-Martin Have a joint exhibition coming up, 'Reciprocity' opens at the Spring Gallery in Cheltenham on June 28th and runs until July 4th. Open daily from 10am - 5pm.
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