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Arts and crafts in Surrey

Surrey (including Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Tandridge, Waverley and Woking) is in the South East of England. It has a population of around 1,100,000 and covers approximately 170,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Berkshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, London, Middlesex, West Sussex.

County flag of SurreySurrey borders London, where many of its residents commute to work, and its landscape includes the beautiful Surrey Hills. Visitors to the county town of Guildford can see local archaeology and history reflected in exhibits on show at the Guildford Museum. There are a number of small art galleries on the high street and Guildford House Gallery, a listed 17th century house displays works by local artists including John Russell, as well as hosting arts and crafts events. Surrey has a number of National Trust properties including Oakhurst cottage, which was built during the 16th century and 17th century Ham House, which has a collection of textiles and furniture. Performing arts venues in Surrey include the Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford, Richmond Theatre, Fairfield Halls in Croydon and the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond.

The Crafts Study Centre, located in Farnham, is an internationally recognised museum of modern British crafts. Exhibits on display in the collection include textiles, ceramics and furniture, as well as makers notes, diaries and photographs. The museum is open to the public and in addition to being a centre of research, also hosts exhibitions including works of contemporary crafts and runs craft workshops. The Rural Life Centre in Farnham is a museum of village life as it was lived in the past, which has buildings including a forge, wind pump, stable block, granary and wheelwrights shop, along with a wide variety of equipment and tools used in rural crafts. The collection brings together artefacts evocative of country life in 19th century Britain. Other places you could visit in Surrey include Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre, Guildford Castle, Kew Palace and Queen Charlottes Cottage in Richmond, Spike Heritage Centre in Guildford and Hampton Court Palace in East Molesey.

Polesden Lacey in Great Bookham is a fine Edwardian house that has played host to many a King and Queen. Visit the house to view many fine works of art, furniture, porcelain and architectural splendor. The saloon is without doubt one of the most opulent rooms you will ever see.

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 3 June 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 4 June 2023

Craft Makers Market Co

Craft Makers Market Co

Craft Makers Market Co, Camberley, Surrey

Saturday, 10 June 2023

Craft Makers Market Co

Craft Makers Market Co

Craft Makers Market Co, Camberley, Surrey

Saturday, 17 June 2023

Craft Makers Market Co

Craft Makers Market Co

Craft Makers Market Co, Camberley, Surrey

Saturday, 24 June 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 1 July 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 16 July 2023

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 22 July 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 23 July 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 5 August 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 13 August 2023

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 19 August 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 27 August 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 2 September 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 3 September 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 24 September 2023

Godalming Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Godalming Borough Hall, Godalming, Surrey

Saturday, 30 September 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 1 October 2023

Godalming Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Godalming Borough Hall, Godalming, Surrey

Saturday, 7 October 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 7 October 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 8 October 2023

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 28 October 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 28 October 2023

Godalming Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Godalming Borough Hall, Godalming, Surrey

Saturday, 4 November 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 5 November 2023

Cranleigh Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Cranleigh Village Hall, Cranleigh, Surrey

Saturday, 11 November 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 19 November 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Friday, 24 November 2023

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 25 November 2023

Cranleigh Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Cranleigh Village Hall, Cranleigh, Surrey

Saturday, 25 November 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 25 November 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 26 November 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 3 December 2023

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, Surrey

Friday, 8 December 2023

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

GUIDFORD MAKERS MARKET

Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 9 December 2023

Surrey Villages Craft Fair

Craft Fair

Shere Village Hall, Shere, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 10 December 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Friday, 15 December 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, 16 December 2023

Guildford Craft and Gift Market

Craft Fair

Guildford Guild Hall, Guildford, Surrey

Sunday, 17 December 2023

Hope Jewellery

Hope Jewellery

Surbiton, Surrey

My name is Vicki Wainwright and I live in Long Ditton, Surrey and I have a passion for ...

Niche Wreaths

Niche Wreaths

Woking, Surrey

Mummy of two, NHS nurse and creator of unique wreaths. I love to make beautiful, bold, ...

Rust and Wonder Photography

Rust and Wonder Photography

East Molesey, Surrey

My name is Carrie Hart, and Ive had a long time passion for interiors and nature. In ...

Astral Anemones

Astral Anemones

London, Surrey

I make wildly embellished handmade brooches for clothes and hair using vintage wools, ...

One Off and Limited

One Off and Limited

Banstead, Surrey

I am an artist this is my passion I love to crest and appreciate beauty. My love for ...

Bags of Emma Jeanation

Bags of Emma Jeanation

Caterham, Surrey

Beautiful and unique cotton, everydayTote bags, zipper pouches and cushion covers to ...

Sue Pozzoni

Exhibitor

Caterham, Surrey

I design and make freshwater pearl jewellery using, in some cases, Italian sourced silver. ...

Rotary Club of Sanderstead and Selsdon

Rotary Club of Sanderstead and Selsdon

South Croydon, Surrey

Every year we undertake a number of different events which appeal to everyone within ...

Puremess

Puremess

Guildford, Surrey

Puremess make natural, sustainable skincare products using oils, waxes, butters and botanicals ...

Crafting Larks

Crafting Larks

Oxted, Surrey

My work is constantly fluid and takes me wherever my imagination goes, exploring many ...

HLW Ceramics

HLW Ceramics

Walton on Thames, Surrey

Working from my home studio in Surrey. I make a wide range of ceramics, all hand-thrown ...

AskaArt

AskaArt

Woking, Surrey

I create unique, abstract pieces on wood and canvas using a variety of materials such ...

The Linen Peddler

The Linen Peddler

South Croydon, Surrey

I am a gatherer, keeper and maker of things! My current work is inspired by vintage spun ...

Linen Cloud

Linen Cloud

Worcester Park, Surrey

Linen Cloud is a small hobby business dedicated to celebrating the uniqueness of linen. ...

Arty gifts by kate

Arty gifts by kate

Weybridge, Surrey

Handmade decoupage art. Ranging from framed artwork, decoupage wall hangings, oyster ...

PPdesign

PPdesign

Epsom, Surrey

Hello I’m Paola Portello, based in Epsom - Surrey. I love watercolour media, when the ...

Snug Studio

Snug Studio

Ashtead, Surrey

Quality handmade products for a child’s room, nursery decor and gifts and now stylish ...

Made by a Taylor

Made by a Taylor

Redhill, Surrey

Hi, My name is Robyn Taylor and I have set up a small business called Made by a Taylor. ...

Junipearth Art

Junipearth Art

Haslemere, Surrey

Acrylic painter and Creatrix of other-worldly sacred goddesses. Exploring spirituality ...

KsawaywiththefairiesART

KsawaywiththefairiesART

Carshalton, Surrey

Hi my name is Kirsty, I create digital artwork that helps with wellbeing and soothing ...

CAZZIE CRAFTS Co

CAZZIE CRAFTS Co

Kingston upon Thames, Surrey

Here at CAZ and ZIE CRAFTS Co, we believe that things of beauty can be created by what ...

Joe Tickle Art

Joe Tickle Art

Dorking, Surrey

I specialise in producing cityscapes in a vast array of colours. I enjoy working in coloured ...

Matthew One Man

Matthew One Man

Egham, Surrey

I am a musician who also draws and paints. My art work usually follows story-lines with ...

la soeur

la soeur

Weybridge, Surrey

La Soeur is an urban ceramics and lifestyle brand run by sisters Jen and Katherine Ray ...

Smart Skincare

Smart Skincare

Woking, Surrey

Smart Skincare – the naked truth - In this book, skincare specialist and consultant Dawn ...

Speedwell Nature

Speedwell Nature

Cranleigh, Surrey

Hello - my name is Sharon. Making soap (and silver jewellery) had been a hobby of mine ...

Ximena art designs

Ximena art designs

Reigate, Surrey

My name is Ximena and I am the creator of Ximena art designs. I have been an artist ...

Whyte Earth

Whyte Earth

Addlestone, Surrey

My name is Jacqueline Whyte. I live in Addlestone Surrey. I’ve lived in Addlestone for ...

Soul Aroma Candle Co

Soul Aroma Candle Co

Guildford, Surrey

Hello! We’re Sarah and Kate, a close knit mother and daughter candle company based in ...

Sew GG

Sew GG

Whyteleafe, Surrey

Hey! So here is my story... My background is in science but I could never resist using ...

Sarah Hamilton

Sarah Hamilton

Horley Surrey, Surrey

Following a Foundation Course at The Central School of Art and Design, I studied at Middlesex ...

21 Craft Street

21 Craft Street

Banstead, Surrey

Many unique items a for all ages, Jewellery, Bottle openers, Keyrings, Home decor, Christmas ...

Kathy Weston

Kathy Weston

Dorking, Surrey

In line with a life long love of nature and animals I make realistic, sometimes humorous, ...

The Arty Turtle

The Arty Turtle

Camberley, Surrey

I’m Megan and I run The Arty Turtle, a small business that sells accessories from cute ...

Anja Brinkbaek

Anja Brinkbaek

Croydon, Surrey

I have a Etsy page and Im selling okay from there, I have a 5 star review and people ...

Canary Macrame

Canary Macrame

Godalming, Surrey

Canary Macrame is the begging of a journey from turning my hobby into a part time side ...


Susan Williams Ellis

(Born 1918 in Guildford in Surrey), Pottery and ceramics

She was the cofounder of Portmeirion Pottery. A designer and business woman. She was the daughter of celebrated architect Clough Williams-Ellis, famous for the development of Portmeirion in the Italian style.

Mary Wesley

(Born 1912 in Englefield Green in Surrey), Fiction, Nonfiction

She was without doubt a very popular writer of fiction, Wesley had her last novel Part of the Furniture published in 1997 at age at age 85. It was about a girls life story moving to the West Country and finding her independence and not being just part of the furniture.

John Piper

(Born 1903 in Epsom in Surrey), Painting

John Piper painted mainly landscapes and churches but was appointed as an official war artist from 1940-1942. His first painting of bomb damage was after the air raid that destroyed Coventry Cathedral.

Cicely Mary Barker

(Born 1895 in Croydon in Surrey), Illustration, Painting

As an illustrator, artist and author she is well known for her fantasy illustrations of fairies and flowers. Her first book was published in 1923 which was Flower Fairies of the Spring. As an artist her painting Christ Child, The Darling of the World Has Come was bought by Queen Mary. Also she designed a stained glass window for St.Edmunds Church, Pitlake.

Godfrey Blount

(Born 1859 in Bagshot in Surrey), Art, Textiles

A craftsman and artist who with his wife (Ethel Hine) set up the Haselmere Peasant Industries in 1896, which was a community of artist and crafts people. They believed that a simple life, handicraft and good husbandry would exercise the mind and body. Godfrey is perhaps best know for the linen hanging in the Victory and Albert museum.