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Crafts Study Centre
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Crafts Study Centre
University for the Creative Arts
Falkner Road
Farnham
GU9 7DS
Surrey
England
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Crafts Study Centre, University for the Creative Arts Farnham
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Collection details
Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art
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Facilities
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The Crafts Study Centre is home to an internationally-recognised collection of modern British craft. We hold inspiring free exhibitions of modern and contemporary craft year round in our two galleries. Our research library is available by appointment.
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Contact details
Reception / Gallery Talks bookings (Tel)
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01252 891450
Group visits / Research visits (Tel)
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01252 891452
General information (Fax)
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01252 891451
E-mail
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craftscentre@ucreative.ac.uk
Website
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www.csc.ucreative.ac.uk
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Open
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
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Closed
Bank Holidays, Sundays and Mondays, closed Saturday 20th December 2008 and reopen Tuesday 6th January 2009.
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Admission charges
Free admission
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Description
The Crafts Study Centre, established in 1970, has an international standing as a unique archive and collection of 20th century British crafts. The Tanner Gallery features work from the Centre's remarkable permanent collection while the Contemporary Exhibitions Gallery shows the work of today's most innovative craft practitioners. Digital images and essays about the collections can be found at http://vads.ac.uk/collections/CSC.html.
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Collections description
The Crafts Study Centre's collection embraces ceramics, textiles, calligraphy and wood, accompanied by reference books including makers’ diaries, documents, photographs and craftspeoples’ working notes. The collection includes work by influential figures such as Bernard Leach, Lucie Rie and Hans Coper in ceramics; Ethel Mairet, Phyllis Barron and Dorothy Larcher in woven and printed textiles; and calligraphy by Edward Johnston and Irene Wellington; and furniture by Ernest Gimson and Sidney Barnsley. Much of the collection and archive has been built up from donations and bequests. For example, Bernard Leach gave the Centre nearly one hundred of his pots, together with pieces he had collected in Japan, Korea and China (which influenced his work). He also bequeathed all his papers to the collection (including diaries that documented his time in Japan).
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Key artists and exhibits
Ceramics by Bernard Leach, Lucie Rie and Hans Coper Woven and printed textiles by Ethel Mairet, Phyllis Barron and Dorothy Larcher
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Calligraphy by Edward Johnston and Irene Wellington
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Furniture by Ernest Gimson and Sidney Barnsley
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Articles
Collecting Cultures - HLF Announces Grants For Acquisitions
Makeba Lewis Textiles At The Craft Study Centre Farnham
MGM 2007 - Top Ten Kids' Events In Museums And Galleries
News In Brief- Week Ending February 25 2007
Muriel Rose At The Crafts Study Centre, Farnham, Surrey
Practising Contentment - Calligraphy At The Crafts Study Centre
Crafts Study Centre Shows Old Objects In A New Light
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Trails
Arts & Crafts Trail: Victoria And Albert Museum, Greater London And The South
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Events
Makers and movers
Exhibition (temporary)
Reflexive by Peter Freeman
Exhibition (temporary)
Matthew Burt: idea to object
Exhibition (temporary)
Exhibition tour of Matthew Burt: idea to object
Guided tour
Exhibition tour of Matthew Burt: idea to object
Guided tour
Exhibition tour of Matthew Burt: idea to object
Guided tour
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Facilities
Gardens open to public
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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