A Year of Change2024 was in many ways quite a challenging year for Made in Ross as it involved two moves (one to the Corn Exchange for the duration of the Market House renovations and then the move back to the Market House once renovations were completed). This involved a lot of hard work for our members (as well as our wonderful volunteer helpers) but all the effort was worthwhile as we are now back in the Market House with a totally revamped layout which looks bright and welcoming for our visitors. 2024 was also a year of change as we said goodbye to the following members: Gabriel Parfitt, Eleanor Kercher, Rosie Callinan and Frances Warren. Eleanor, Frances and Rosie were instrumental in establishing the cooperative and its gallery, being founder members. With support from the Ross Town Council and The Courtyard Trust, their efforts have enabled local artists to showcase and sell their work, fostering a thriving artistic community. As we say goodbye (or should that be au revoir?) to Eleanor, Rosie and Frances, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for their enormous dedication and hard work and wish them all the very best in their future creative endeavours. 2024 also saw the arrival of three new artists and makers to Made in Ross, Mike Lawrence (aka The Humble Woodshed), Caroline Davies and Rana Dekki. All 3 have already made a substantial contribution to the co-operative and have added further variety to our range of diverse arts and crafts. In early 2025 we will be welcoming 2 new members (more information to follow soon). 2025 is also our 10 Year Anniversary so we have an exciting year ahead to celebrate this milestone! Made in Ross is open from 10.00 - 4.00 most days of the year and when you visit, one of our artists will be there to steward the gallery and share insights about this wonderful, historic building. We thank everyone who supported us in 2024 and look forward to welcoming visitors (old and new) in 2025.
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Caroline Davies & Rana DekkiWe are delighted to introduce new members, Caroline Davies and Rana Dekki who have just joined the Made in Ross cooperative. Caroline is a studio potter and Rana is an artist, glass maker and sculptor. Come and see (and of course buy) Caroline and Rana's beautiful work upstairs in the Market House, open daily 10am-4pm And The Winners Are .....Made in Ross is delighted to announce the WINNERS of our 2024 ART COMPETITION inspired by John Kyrle: Adult Category: Caroline Lewis and her exquisite calligraphy with hand drawn illuminations "The Man of Ross" Children's Category (10 & Under): Daniel Shepherd with his imaginative tableau "Man of Ross" Highly Commended: Abigail Kingsmill-Parsons with her very creative "John Kyrle's World In His Hands" People's Vote Winner: Lottie Wright with her lovely drawing "Beautiful Ross" The photo shows Lottie Wright (left) and Catherine Lewis (right) with their artworks after the Awards Ceremony at the Market House today Congratulations to all our winners and all those shortlisted this year! The Competition Exhibition will remain open until November 15th for those who have not yet had a chance to see it yet (upstairs in the Market House, Open Daily 10am-4pm)  Lottie Wright and Catherine Lewis with their winning artwork Summer Slow Stitch WorkshopsComing soon to Made in Ross!
Free SLOW STITCH WORKSHOPS with HAZEL STRANGE on Mondays and Wednesdays 11-12am. Starting 29th July. Last session 28th August. Take a little time to relax and do a bit of stitching. Using colourful fabric scraps, bits, bobs and buttons; with simple stitches make something delicious. No rules, no turned edges, just have fun. Find inspiration from the sample displays to do your own thing, or choose from one of the little kits. All materials are provided including scissors to share, but If you do have a little pair of scissors for snipping threads, you’ll find it lovely to have your own. Hazel is on hand to help with tips and has needles with big eyes! Children are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult, please. Come along and join in, upstairs at the Corn Exchange (through the metal gate before Rossiter Books) Made in Ross Workshops and DemosMade in Ross is participating in the farOpen Art Trail from July 6th to July 14th (Studio 49 in the brochure). FarOpen is the annual celebration of the quality and diversity of visual art found within the Forest of Dean and along the rivers Severn and Wye and is not to be missed! A number of our artists and makers will be providing workshops and demonstrations during this period (see timetable below). Demos are free of charge but workshops incur a small charge to cover the cost of materials.  Made in Ross Timetable of Workshops and Demos for farOpen Come along to our OPEN DAY upstairs at the Corn Exchange on Saturday March 23rd 10am-4pm. We are celebrating our temporary move to this historic location so do join us! We will have demonstrations throughout the day from our talented artists & makers.  Open Day at Made in Ross, March 23 2024 We have now completed our move to our temporary new home at the Corn Exchange (through the gate between Rossiter Books and The King's Head). Thank you to all who worked so hard to complete the big move and set up the new gallery layout, all within one week of closing at the Market House! Come and see us at the Corn Exchange from Monday March 18th 2024 (usual opening hours daily,10am-4pm)  Made in Ross at the Corn Exchange from March 18th 2024 International Garden Photographer of The Year CompetitionMade in Ross artist Jane Simmonds was invited to Kew Gardens recently for the International Garden Photographer of the Year awards ceremony and exhibition opening. Two of Jane's images were Finalists in the Square Crop Project and are displayed in the outdoor exhibition, currently at Kew Gardens until March 10th and then travelling to various venues across the UK and Europe. Jane's work (including prints of these images) is available in the Gallery upstairs in the Market House (open every day 10.00 - 16.00) Made in Ross is moving to it's temporary new home in the Council Offices at the Corn Exchange in March 2024. Restoration work is scheduled to take place on the historic Market House, our current home which means we will be moving the gallery once work is ready to commence. We are not going far though - our new home upstairs in the Corn Exchange (above the Tourist Information Office) is just a stone's throw away from the Market House.  Entrance to the Corn Exchange, the new home of Made in Ross from late March 2024  Made in Ross will be offering a series of FREE lunchtime demonstrations on a range of arts and crafts skills and techniques. Why not pop upstairs in the Market House in the centre of Ross on Wye, see the demo, chat to the artists and browse the gallery for affordable Christmas gifts and treats. Who knows, you may be so intrigued you might decide to book a course for family, friends, or even yourself! We look forward to seeing you.
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