A vibrant new exhibition for the summer by some of the UK’s most exciting makers, bringing contemporary creativity into the heart of the Arts & Crafts house at Standen. ‘Inspired by Standen’ is presented in partnership with Sussex Contemporary. Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Thursday 2 July to Wednesday 30 September 2026, 11am to 4pm Inspi

This landmark exhibition, at the historic Standen House, is the result of a recent national open call and marks the start of a beautiful partnership between the National Trust and Sussex Contemporary.

Presented by Sussex Contemporary in Partnership with the National Trust.

INSPIRED BY STANDEN: THE FUTURE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS

Inspired by Standen: The future of Arts and Crafts

Inspired by Standen: The future of Arts and Crafts @ Standen House & Gardens

National Trust: Standen

Featuring artists and makers showcasing heritage craft and contemporary design.  

Meet the makers at each of the 50+ stalls as they exhibit their wonderful work and enjoy learning about creative skills at the demonstrations.

Featuring artists and makers showcasing heritage craft and contemporary design. 

Meet the makers at each of the 50+ stalls as they exhibit their wonderful work and enjoy learning about creative skills at the demonstrations.

The Maker's Fair at Standen

The Maker's Fair at Standen @ National Trust: Standen

Featuring artists and makers showcasing heritage craft and contemporary design.  

Meet the makers at each of the 50+ stalls as they exhibit their wonderful work and enjoy learning about creative skills at the demonstrations.

Heritage crafts and core making skills with Sussex Contemporary exhibitors; including demonstrations and talks. 

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Demos and talks are non-bookable, just turn up on the day. Sussex Contemporary exhibitors will

Heritage crafts and core making skills with Sussex Contemporary exhibitors; including demonstrations and talks. 

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Demos and talks are non-bookable, just turn up on the day. Sussex Contemporary exhibitors will be on Goose Green all day showcasing core making skills and heritage crafts.

Heritage Makes at Standen

Heritage Makes at Standen @ National Trust: Standen

Heritage crafts and core making skills with Sussex Contemporary exhibitors; including demonstrations and talks. 

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Demos and talks are non-bookable, just turn up on the day. Sussex Contemporary exhibitors will

Botanical mono-printing 

Sussex Craft Studios will be joining us throughout the day for a free botanical monoprinting activity. 

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Experiment with flowers and plant materials to create your own printed marks,

Botanical mono-printing 

Sussex Craft Studios will be joining us throughout the day for a free botanical monoprinting activity. 

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Experiment with flowers and plant materials to create your own printed marks, forms and patterns inspired by the natural world. The activity is suitable for visitors of all expe

Heritage Makes at Standen with Sussex Craft Studios

Heritage Makes at Standen with Sussex Craft Studios @ National Trust: Standen

Botanical mono-printing 

Sussex Craft Studios will be joining us throughout the day for a free botanical monoprinting activity. 

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 

Experiment with flowers and plant materials to create your own printed marks,

Meet Gorringes at Standen on Goose Green. Learn more about Gorringes' forthcoming auction programme and collect a complimentary sale catalogue. 

Gorringes are sponsoring Sussex Contemporary's new summer exhibition in the house.

Gorringes at Standen

Gorringes at Standen @ National Trust: Standen

Meet Gorringes at Standen on Goose Green. Learn more about Gorringes' forthcoming auction programme and collect a complimentary sale catalogue. 

Gorringes are sponsoring Sussex Contemporary's new summer exhibition in the house.

Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving. 

The East Grinstead Spinners are a small group of enthusiasts who enjoy sharing ideas, learning new skills, spinning, weaving and dyeing. They'll be joining us at Standen the first Friday of every month from March until Oc

Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving. 

The East Grinstead Spinners are a small group of enthusiasts who enjoy sharing ideas, learning new skills, spinning, weaving and dyeing. They'll be joining us at Standen the first Friday of every month from March until October.

East Grinstead Spinners at Standen

East Grinstead Spinners at Standen @ National Trust: Standen

Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving. 

The East Grinstead Spinners are a small group of enthusiasts who enjoy sharing ideas, learning new skills, spinning, weaving and dyeing. They'll be joining us at Standen the first Friday of every month from March until Oc

National Trust: Standen

What's on

Inspired by Standen: the Future of Arts and Crafts · Presented by Sussex Contemporary in Partnership with the National Trust.

The Maker's Fair at Standen · Featuring artists and makers showcasing heritage craft and contemporary design. Meet th…

Heritage Makes at Standen · Heritage crafts and core making skills with Sussex Contemporary exhibitors; including dem…

Heritage Makes at Standen with Sussex Craft Studios · Botanical mono-printing Sussex Craft Studios will be joining us throughout the day for…

Gorringes at Standen · Meet Gorringes at Standen on Goose Green. Learn more about Gorringes' forthcoming auction…

East Grinstead Spinners at Standen · Demonstrations of the traditional craft of spinning, dyeing and handweaving. The East G…