Guild artists fit for a king

BY royal appointment? Not quite, but a very pleasing invitation to join in the coronation celebrations in Wells for three members of The Somerset Guild of Craftsmen.

The Mayor of Wells, working with Wells Cathedral, is organising an exhibition of work by local arts and craftspeople in the cloisters from Monday, May 2nd until Friday, May 12th. Guild members Alicia Merrett – textiles – Chris Walters – kiln fired glass – and Simon Eeles – pottery – will display work specially made for Art in the Cathedral Cloisters.

Their work can be seen at the guild’s gallery at 23a Broad Street, Wells. The guild has more than 100 active members with diverse craft skills and approaches to chosen materials. Tanith Tothill, gallery manager, said: “I’m constantly amazed by the range and standard of work received from our members. It’s lovely to highlight some great work through Art in the Cathedral Cloisters; that’s just a small sample of what we always have on offer.”