I’m delighted to be joining my Wessex Guild of Craftsmen colleagues for week 2 of our exhibition at the Hillier Gardens in Ampfield, near Romsey.

Showing from 4-9 June (10-5 daily) will be Linda Banks (stained glass artist), Elise Barkes (textile artist), Sheila Barrow (textile artist), Ron Caddy (woodturner), Jo Cheer (printmaker), Vicki Hunt (digital artist), Graham Limburn (leather and wood crafter), Paula Limburn (textile artist), Jenny Morgan (painter), Cheryl Phillips (jeweller) and Jacquie Rolls (willow sculptor).

In week 2, from 11-16 June (10-5 daily) will be Julie Barker (woodturner), Dorothy Borland (fused glass artist), Gordon Brown (photographer), Louise Brown (basketmaker), Hazel Gibbs (bookbinder), Nicky Heard (textile artist), Nic Monks (jeweller), Helen Murchie (textile designer), Lynn Nicholls (ceramicist), Wendy Smith (painter) and Susan Ware (porcelain and watercolour artist).

The exhibition is located in the membership building (just to the left of the entrance kiosk) and there is no admission charge for the show. There is ample free parking at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, including disabled parking by the entrance. The Gardens charge an entrance fee to visit, which covers an impressive 180 acres of award-winning grounds and an arboretum.

There is a lovely cafe next to the Wessex Guild of Craftsmen exhibition, so plenty of refreshments on hand to enjoy while  your visit. All members of the Guild have been selected for their outstanding craftsmanship and artistry, making this the perfect opportunity to view a wide range of beautiful and unique pieces under one roof.