A project to bring contemporary artists into eight museums in Somerset and Devon has been awarded more than £80,000 by Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Muse: Makers in Museums is led by the South West Heritage Trust in partnership with Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Somerset Art Works and the Community Museums Development Officer for Devon. Full story: Read more
Prestigious festival win for local lady
Last weekend at the two-day Axe Vale Gardening and Craft Festival at Axminster Showground, Axminster, Devon, award-winning floral designer and tutor Jackie Nicholls from Ashville Design, near Chard in Somerset, won first prize for “The Best Presented Stand in the Craft Marquee 2017″. Full story: Read more
Blooming marvellous local Somerset flower demonstration
Ladies from all over Somerset, Dorset and Devon flocked to Combe St Nicholas village hall near Chard recently for a sold-out flower arranging demonstration, “Let’s Celebrate Spring!” by award-winning Somerset floral designer Jackie Nicholls. Sitting back relaxing, the ladies watched numerous different inspirational Spring creations being made using an abundance of beautiful flowers. Full story: Read more