Craft's Comeback: Panel talk with Crafts Council x Liberty selected makers

Join Crafts Council in conversation with a selection of makers handpicked from our online directory on Thursday 26 May from 6-7pm at Liberty.

In this panel talk we will discuss the incredible resurgence of crafting during lockdown and the importance of supporting small British brands.

We'll be joined by woodturning design duo Barnaby Ash & Dru Plumb, visual artists Sarah Emily Porter and James Trundle, wooden brush maker Ewen Brown aka Slow Made Goods and small-batch ceramicist Isatu Hyde. Each maker's emphasis on functional design and brand consciousness will make for an engaging conversation on the craft industry today, whilst offering guidance to aspiring makers looking to shape craft's future.

Come along to gain insight into the practice of some of the country's most inspiring independent artisans. There'll also be time for a question and answer session at the end.

• Tickets are £5
• Book online via the Liberty website

Liberty x Crafts Council

This talk takes place on Liberty's iconic shopfloor. Head to floor 4 to discover a new shoppable art exhibition featuring nine contemporary makers from the Crafts Council’s directory, alongside original Liberty designs.

‘The Gallery’ highlights the breadth of craft in the UK today, giving visitors the chance to view and buy the work of independent makers from across the full craft spectrum.

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