Member News
The society promotes and supports the work of creative thinkers, designers and makers who continue to innovate in the crafts through their exploration of materials and skills.
Adam Hussain of 'A H Contemporary Glass' helps with 3D printing PPE
Adam Hussain collaborates with engineers to design, create and distribute PPE whilst on lockdown.
Call for new members: North Surrey Group of the SDC
The North Surrey group of the SDC was formed in 1993 with the aim of holding regular, local exhibitions. The present members working within their different disciplines- ceramics, jewellery and textiles - showcase work and present exhibitions that appeal to all. We welcome all disciplines of the SDC and are always open to new members wishing to join. To enquire about joining please email info@northsurreysdc.co.uk
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019
Glass artist, Wendy Newhofer (MSDC) is thrilled to be invited by award-winning garden designer Helen Elks-Smith to design and make a window for her RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 garden the Warner's Distillery Garden. The window is made of 12 panes of glass and the images relate to the immediate environment of the Warner's Distillery who are sponsoring the garden. Helen Elks-Smith has been a great supporter of the SDC, having previously commissioned Tori McLean (MSDC) to create textile shrouds for her award winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show ‘The City Of London Corporation Oak Processionary Moth Garden’ in 2014.
Recruiting New Members
We are currently recruiting new members in Ceramics • Glass • Jewellery • Metal • Furniture • Musical Instruments • Leatherwork • Basketry • Booking Binding • and other Crafts which the SDC does not currently represent
Russia 2019: Tour of the Golden Ring
A Tour organised and led by Christine-Ann Richards FSDC
A Tour of China
Led by well-known Australian Ceramicist Marian Howell
The Encyclopedia of Woodworking Techniques by Jeremy Broun FSDC
This original '200 Top Authors Award' book in 1993 has been updated and revamped in 2018. A unique feature of this book is the Themes section - a gallery of mouthwatering designs mostly chosen by Jeremy and including the work of Fred Baier, Katie Walker, Thomas Vaughan, Jolyon Yates, Christine Meyer-Eaglestone, Andrew Lawton and John Makepeace. Signed copies are available from Jeremy Broun FSDC at www.woodomain.com
Call for New Members
The North Surrey group of the SDC was formed in 1993 with the aim of holding regular, local exhibitions. The present members working within their different disciplines- ceramics, glass, jewellery and textiles - showcase work and present exhibitions that appeal to all. We welcome all disciplines of the SDC and are currently seeking new members. To enquire about joining please contact Anne Biss at jambiss@blueyonder.co.uk
