Crafted at Kirkby Gallery

Crafted, Kirkby Gallery, 30 October – 23 December 2023

Crafted is our fabulous biennial exhibition showcasing a diverse range of contemporary craft, design and fine art.

This year’s makers include Becky Atherton, Kelly Broughton, Kate Bufton, Hollie Cooper, Julie Dodd, Harry Garner, Heston Isle Press, David Holmes, Sue McLaren, Ali Pickard, Catherine Rogers, Julie Taylor, Kate Tidmarsh, Hilary Marteau and the North West Book Art Group.

Craft and artforms on display include metalwork, textiles, fashion, ceramics, illustration, collage, painting and book art. All of the pieces are for sale, at a range of prices – from more affordable works through to major pieces, it’s just in time to purchase an original item as a special Christmas gift!

As with all of our Crafted shows, each exhibition is influenced by a different creative partner, co-curating a significant core display. For 2023, we are delighted to announce that Liverpool Book Art are taking on this role, offering this Crafted exhibition an opportunity to explore and celebrate the breadth of the creative practice of book art. Liverpool Book Art is an experienced organiser of exhibitions and fairs, supporting the creators of hand-made books, which include a whole host of interesting, intriguing and imaginative pieces of work: unique hand-made books, stories & illustrations, distinctive notebooks, prints, book sculptures, bindings, and more.