Farnham celebrates third successful artist in residence placement

Internationally renowned jewellery artist Anne Wolf from California, has completed a highly successful and inspiring four-week residency in England’s first World Craft Town.

During her tenure as Farnham’s third artist in residence, Anne Wolf who is celebrated for her mastery of the ancient Japanese art of Mokume Gane was based in the University for the Creative Arts’ extensive jewellery workshop. There, she developed two new and significant vessels for Farnham’s World Craft Town collection which demonstrate both her exceptional skill and the continued relevance of this rare and historic practice.

To celebrate Anne’s residency, visitors were invited to the New Ashgate Gallery to view her latest works ahead of them being exhibited at the Crafts Study Centre. The informal event also offered a unique opportunity for the public to meet the artist and to gain insight into her creative process.

Farnham Town Clerk, Iain Lynch says: “We are delighted to accept Anne’s beautiful work into the World Craft Town collection. The vessels will appear alongside work from previous artists in residence who include a glass artist from Ireland and an Italian ceramicist.

“Our ongoing artist in residence programme continues to bring leading contemporary makers to the town who enrich our cultural landscape and foster meaningful community engagement with craft.”

Later this year, Anne’s work will feature in the New Ashgate Gallery’s summer craft exhibition before going on permanent display at Farnham Town Hall.

The artist in residence programme is generously funded by the South Street Trust and organised by Farnham Town Council in association with UCA. The ongoing support enables Farnham to host artists of international standing and to offer the community unique opportunities to experience and be inspired by exceptional craftsmanship.

For further information about Farnham’s artist in residence programme and upcoming events, visit www.farnhamcrafttown.com.