The Devon Guide
Crafts in Devon

Crafts in Devon

THE DEVON GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN

Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AF Phone: 01626 832223  www.crafts.org.uk

The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is the South West's leading gallery and craft showrooms
with work selected from over 240 designer/makers, many with national and international reputations. Riverside Mill, the Guild's showcase, features frequently changing exhibitions, constant introduction of new work in the refurbished craft shop, as well as the popular Gallery Cafe.

RUFFEN COMMON

4 Queen Street, Lynton, EX35 6AA www.ruffencommon.co.uk

Come and see us at work in our Lynton Gallery and artists workshop. The range of activities cover sculpture, ceramics, Raku animal figures and many other art forms. The countryside, its animals and their habitats are our speciality. Our aim is to preserve for all time, the life and ways of the countryside through an artist's eye.

BICKLEIGH MILL CENTRE

Bickleigh, Tiverton, EX16 8RG Phone: 01884 855419

A working water mill in a delightful location, Bickleigh Mill is now a rural craft centre and home to a wide range of local arts and crafts including an exhibition gallery, farm shop and restaurant.

DARTINGTON CIDER PRESS CENTRE

Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6TQ  Phone: 01803 847500
www.dartingtonciderpress.co.uk

Set in a village atmosphere, the centre is unique with fifteen shops, eating places, and workshops offering a collection of glass, traditional and world crafts, jewellery and pottery, books, toys, and stationery. Regular exhibitions are held and two restaurants are on the site as well.

COCKINGTON COURT CRAFT CENTRE

Torquay, TQ2 6XA  Phone:  01803 606035    www.countryside-trust.org.uk

Set amongst 450 acres of beautiful parkland, the manor house of Cockington Court is home to studios where crafts can be bought direct from the maker, all of whom can be seen demonstrating their skills as you tour the studios. Craft Shop and Restaurant.

BAMPTON GALLERY

2-4 Brook Street, Bampton, EX16 9LY  Phone: 01398 331354 www.bamptongallery.co.uk

Delightful gallery situated in Bampton, a famous floral town on the edge of Exmoor. Exhibition and sale of fine porcelain, pictures, prints, glass and small antique furniture plus a traditional upholsterer's workshop.

DARTINGTON CRYSTAL

Great Torrington, Devon EX38 7AN  Phone: 01805 626266 www.dartington.co.uk

Dartington Crystal combines leading design with fine craft skills to create beautiful items for the home from simple contemporary forms to pure hand-made crystal. Watch fascinating glass-making demonstrations, tour the factory and see the exhibition.

APPLEDORE CRAFTS COMPANY

5, Bude Street, Appledore, Bideford, Devon EX39 1PS Phone: 01237 423547 www.appledorecraftscompany.co.uk

A co-operative of designers and makers based in the picturesque port of Appledore. Ceramics, wood, glass, metal, baskets, photographs, textiles, leather, furniture, studio pottery, jewellery, original prints - plus an annual autumn exhibition featuring the work of leading local artists.

PENNYWELL FARM & WILDLIFE CENTRE

Nr. Buckfastleigh, Devon.  Phone: 01364 642023 www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

Hands on fun learning traditional Devon crafts! Weave a souvenir to take home made from Devon willow or try your hand at spinning. The Devon Wood Turners exhibit their woody wares at Pennywell several times during the year. Craft and art courses available. All taking place with a back drop of stunning Dartmoor views and all day entertainment for the whole family.