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	Bernard Leach: graphic artist Until 18 December 2010 Drawing was Bernard Leach's first passion. However, his position in the Modern Crafts Movement as a print-maker and graphic artist whether on paper or expressed through the medium of clay is often overshadowed by his reputation as a potter. This exhibition brings together archives, etchings and drawings and his early ceramics to present a rounded portrait of an eminent artist discovering a life-long interest in and aptitude for ceramics, set in the context of his first love of drawing. view more details

	Crafts Study Centre and Heritage Open days 2010 Professor Simon Olding will give a guided tour of the Crafts Study Centre at 1100am on Friday 10th September to celebrate Heritage Open Days, with a front of house and behind the scenes glimpse into the collections and the stories that go up to make the remarkable history of one of the UK's great craft organisations. Free admission but places must be pre booked. Numbers limited.

	David Colwell 29 June to 11 September 2010 An exhibition in partnership with Ruthin Craft Centre This new exhibition of David Colwell's work, co-curated with the Ruthin Craft Centre, Denbighshire focuses both on Colwell's long and influential career as well as new work that demonstrates his continuing search for innovative methods of production allied to expressive design to achieve what Colwell calls 'the unavoidable aesthetic of sustainablility'. view more details

	Colour and Form: Martyn Brewster, Peter Hayes and Phil Atrill 21 September to 30 October in partnership with Walford Mill Crafts The exhibition establishes connections and contrasts through the work of three artists working in different forms of practice. It has been curated by Christine Lawry, Chief Executive of Walford Mill Crafts, Wimborne. An essay to accompany the exhibition published by Walford Mill Crafts is available priced £5.00 view more details

	A I R 12 to 23 October 2010 The craft-based artists in residence of the University for the Creative Arts celebrate the culmination of their year through this new exhibition. view more details

	Crafts Study Centre Symposium: How to sell craft Wednesday 13 October 2010 2.00pm to 4.00pm A half day symposium addressing the theme of selling and distribution of craft, aimed at emerging makers. A varied line up of expert speakers will include the potter Jonathan Garratt, the curator Sophie Heath, as well as participants from the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham and the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen. The symposium is presented in partnership with New Brewery Arts, Cirencester. Tickets priced £5.00

	Tom Perkins and Gaynor Goffe: Earth and Stone 9 November to 18 December 2010 Tom Perkins is one of the most influential designer-craftsman, working in carved lettering in stone and Gaynor Goffe has worked with calligraphy since 1974. This exhibition of new work has been curated by the Monnow Valley Arts Centre. A new illustrated catalogue accompanies this exhibition published by Monnow Valley Arts Centre priced £5.00 view more details