2019 - Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design takes place each year in Thirlestaine Long Gallery at Cheltenham.  It brings together a wonderful collection of craftsmen, with a strong focus on Furniture Design.  Handcrafted furniture is always a passion of mine and I love to visit this show.  To me, it’s like stepping into an art gallery.  I don’t need to be able to take the work home with me, to be able to appreciate its beauty and craftsmanship.  It’s so rare that you get to see so many of the countries most talented furniture designers, all in one place.  It's great to see the new trends in contemporary furniture making and how traditional crafts are still being used to create some stunning contemporary designs. This year the Event Director, Jason Heap has invited schools and colleges to exhibit work from some of their best students.  With Rowden Atelier [...]