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Home of Scottish contemporary craft: search for makers, retailers and galleries, find out What's On, read craft news and features, promote your craft business, and get details of craft opportunities and training.
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The craftscotland website showcases contemporary work by skilled makers ...
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Each craftscotland e-newsletter includes a Spotlight feature on a ...
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Jo Barker has worked as a tapestry artist with ...
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At the age of six, Jilli was in a ...
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Peter combines jewellery with elements of sculpture to produce ...
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Susan, who has been based in Edinburgh since 1989, ...
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Jack Cunningham trained at Duncan of Jordanstone College of ...
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Libby Day
Aberdeen based designer maker Libby Day has ...
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Edinburgh based weaver James Donald initially trained at Duncan ...
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In 2006, Ken Eastman was invited to work collaboratively ...
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Dorothy studied at Glasgow School of Art and the ...
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Geoffrey Mann transposes the ephemeral into the tangible through ...
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Grainne, who trained at Edinburgh College of Art, begins ...
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Kim graduated with a BA Degree in Fashion and ...
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After living her life in a small seaside town on the Cowal Peninsula, Maria decided to return to education as a mature ...
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One of Scotland’s leading silversmiths, Adrian uses various simple ...
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Joanne graduated from Edinburgh College of Art before completing ...
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Textile designer Fiona McIntosh launched her own business, Tessuti ...
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After graduating from the Royal College of Art in ...
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Ann started her own business in 1996 after graduating from Edinburgh College of Art with a Post Graduate Diploma in ...
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Grant’s work often celebrates the forms shaped for sea ...
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Carla is interested in using colour and translucency to ...
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Joanna produces a wide range of textiles from architectural ...
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Sarah spent much of her childhood on the isle ...
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After graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art ...
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Anna works in gold, oxidised silver and platinum creating ...
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A graduate of Glasgow College of Art, Marion produces ...
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After graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in 2001, ...
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After graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in 2001, ...
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Karin completed a Master of Fine Art at Duncan ...
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A designer and modelmaker, Paul has always enjoyed experimenting ...
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Rachel Higgins works in metal and creates automata and ...
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The site specific installation by textile artists Jeanette Sendler ...
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Laura, a Glasgow based jewellery and textile maker graduated ...
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A post graduate of Glasgow School of Art, Andrew ...
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Sarah creates jewellery, mainly necklaces and bracelets, using silver, ...
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Textile designer Su Blackwell graduated from Royal College of ...
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Clare Hillerby, who is based in Edinburgh , trained ...
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Chance comments, memories and interesting words often act as ...
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Inge Panneels, who is originally from Belgium, trained at ...
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Margaret Wilson, who lives in Renfrewshire, trained at Glasgow ...
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Designer Ann Marie Weir uses rubber to create contemporary ...
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Mark Devlin, who trained at the University of Central ...
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Lizzie Farey creates baskets, vases and sculptural pieces from ...
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Emma Gale, who trained at Edinburgh College of Art, ...
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Grace Girvan graduated from Edinburgh College of Art last ...
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Sara, who trained under Yoshiko Wada, creates silver and ...
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Susan, who graduated from Edinburgh College of Artin 2003, ...
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Alison Kinnaird is an internationally recognised glass artist and ...
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Alison Macleod is a graduate of Edinburgh College of ...
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Suilven Plazalska lives in Glasgow and trained at Glasgow ...
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Philomena Pretsell, who lives in Loanhead, trained at Edinburgh ...
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Tait + Style was started by Ingrid Tait in ...
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Jeweller Adam Paxon, who was based in Glasgow for ...
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Simon is graduate of South Glamorgan Institute of Higher ...
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Alison McConachie studied glass at Edinburgh College of Art ...
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Designer maker Thomas Hawson was commissioned by the Foreign ...
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Silversmith Graham Stewart trained at Gray’s School of Art ...
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Book artist Rachel Hazell graduated in printmaking from Edinburgh ...
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Claire is a textile artist whose work involves mixed ...
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Jessica is a graduate of Edinburgh College of Art ...
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Naoko graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2004 ...
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Frances studied ceramics at Edinburgh College of Art and ...
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Sarah-Jane is a graduate of Edinburgh College of Art ...
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Text is the inspiration for internationally renowned artist Anna ...
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Malcolm trained at Beckenham School of Art, Ravensbourne College ...
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David Swift, who makes surreal toys, was the recipient ...
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Brodie Nairn trained at Gray's School of Art in ...
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Fiona, who is a graduate of Glasgow School of ...
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Johanna creates intricate drawings of imagined botanicals intertwined with ...
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Trained in architecture in Dublin and Hull and worked ...
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Lorna is a graduate of Gray’s School of Art ...
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Meg, a graduate from Manchester Polytechnic, is inspired by ...
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Sarah graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2005 ...
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In his furniture Adrian selects from riven material the ...
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Jan graduated in printed textile design in 1994 from ...
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Graham, who trained at Edinburgh College of Art, set ...
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Cecil, who trained at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University, started Paperwark ...
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Peter, who trained at Manchester College of Art and ...
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Andrea works with bone china clay combined with paper ...
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A graduate of Glasgow School of Art, Marianne Anderson ...
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Lise, who grew up in Denmark, lives and works ...
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Ceramicist Stephen Bird was born in Stoke-on-Trent and spent ...
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Michael, who trained at Birmingham and Royal College of ...
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Croft living on Dunnet head, the most northerly point ...
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Galloway Footwear, run by Godfrey Smith, is the last ...
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Ray, who trained at Wolverhampton College of Art, has ...
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Frances has been a practicing sculptor since graduating from ...
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After studying carpentry and joinery Jonathan worked as an ...
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Fiona focuses on the non-functional vessel and recently this ...
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Using Scottish grown hardwoods sourced from windblown trees or ...
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The is inspired by the study of nature, the ...
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Simple forms, geometric shapes, curves and the play of ...
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Angharad studied at Glasgow School of Art then the ...
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Angus relocated to Aberfeldy from Oxfordshire in 1993, and ...
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She is inspired by the rich cultural heritage and ...
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CatStrand Arts Centre, an important rural venue for performing ...
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In her work Sarah explores fibre optic technology within ...
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The gates at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in ...
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Silversmith Linda Robertson created an inventive handle-less teapot for ...
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This is one of a group of new vessels ...
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Ruth experiments with materials and movement to create witty ...
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This blanket features in A' Fighe a'Cheo (knitting fog), ...
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The Laser Series, a new collection of work by ...
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Yungi was established by Brian Young in September 2003. ...
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Hannah works from her studio in Castle Douglas. ...
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Lisa works in mixed media, combining mould making, woodcarving, ...
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Nancy Chinnery, who runs Lynwood Carvers and Gilders with ...
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mouse and bean is run by Anna Sheard and ...
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Paola McClure trained in Illustration and printmaking at Duncan ...
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Glasstorm is one of Scotland’s most exciting new hot ...
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Inspired by landscape, her tapestry begins as a body ...
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List your Scottish craft association or guild free on ...
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Julia Hallewell, who manages the shop at Dundee Contemporary ...
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If you have always imagined owning something unique and ...
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Welcome to craftfocus - an online exhibition space showing ...
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In this craftfocus exhibition we show how three very ...
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Our online exhibition profiles six of the designer-makers who ...
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Our online exhibition looks at the creative journey taken ...
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Welcome to craftfocus - an online exhibition space showing ...
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Drawing in Fibre explores the influences and inspirations of ...
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Find out what is what is happening in the ...
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Older news articles from the craftscotland site
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March’s focus on wood provides an opportunity – beyond failing to resist the wordplay of the title – to use a very specific and special exhibition as illustration of the links between craft and the increasingly urgent sustainable development agenda: the Wych Elm project at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh.
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In recent years, the use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) in craft practice has been hotly debated and coldly ignored in equal measure. However the CAD shaped elephant in the room is not going to disappear. On the contrary, a quick search of craftscotland's Maker Directory suggests that the number of makers using CAD-related processes is on the increase.
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A case study of Heath Ceramics, California
Last October, ...
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In 1879, the sailing ship ‘Westland' set off on ...
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Distance selling, or online selling as it's more commonly ...
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We are excited to announce we will be exhibiting ...
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HI-Arts have launched a new mentoring and business support ...
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On 21st November 2009, the Ruthin Craft Centre in North ...
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Marie-Josè van den Hout and Dorothy Hogg, In ...
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The Wych Elm ProjectIn 2003, a giant and beloved ...
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by Emma Walker I’m often asked by professional makers ...
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The American Craft Council Conference 2009: Creating a New ...
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Perspectives Debate, Perth, October 2009 craftscotland attended the second ...
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The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2009 The Great ...
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In 2010, 400 years of glassmaking in Scotland will ...
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The 2009 British Ceramics Biennial - the UK’s first ...
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Wasps Open Studios Weekend 2009 On Saturday 3rd and ...
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Glasgow School of Art Degree Show ...
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Older crafts features
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As part of the Creative Burns exhibition currently running ...
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Ceramicist Frances Priest explains the inspiration behind her new ...
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Sea Silks, an exhibition of textile art by Alison ...
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North Lands Creative Glass in Lybster, Caithness, is holding ...
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A knitted wonderland of unique creatures can be found ...
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The Visual Arts Scotland exhibition is reviewed by Tina ...
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craftscotland presented work by thirteen Scottish leading and emerging ...
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Edinburgh College of Art Degree Show ...
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Gray's School of Art Degree Show ...
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Glasgow School of Art Degree Show ...
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craftscotland held our third exhibition at the Homes & ...
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As part of a three month visual arts and ...
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Thinking through Craft, a series of inspirational talks, events ...
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In July 2009, Cycling up the Hill with my ...
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Several important applied arts commissions can be seen in the new Scottish Parliament Building. Discover what they are and how to decipher the hidden texts interwoven in the tapestry by Margaret Hodge.
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Everyone who walks down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and past the new Scottish Parliament Building will pass by the Canongate Wall. Stonecarver, Gillian Forbes, explains her involvement in this project and reveals the secrets of the wall.
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A 'Haute Kilture' collection of funky ‘art’ kilts and sporrans by Malcolm Cruickshank brings Scottish traditional dress into the 21st century.
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In 2007 during the Highland Year of Culture glass ...
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A strong group of Scottish makers will be travelling ...
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The Scottish Gallery, stand 1.01 in Gallery 6, first ...
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Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Degree ...
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Edinburgh College of Art Degree Show ...
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An innovative four year research project based at Edinburgh ...
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Gray's School of Art Degree Show ...
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Monthly Newsletters 2010 February - Inside craftscotland ...
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This month, we are delighted to present you with details of our Meet Your Maker exhibition, the fascinating story of The Westland Exhibition, and a spotlight feature on textile artist Deirdre Nelson.
Emma also brings a report on Batch Craft, and introduces the latest member of the team, Rachel McCrum.
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In our first newsletter of 2010 we look to the year ahead, with our submission for Collect 2010, details of a new maker mentoring scheme from HI-Arts, and information on craft courses and workshops.
We also put jeweller and silversmith Leah Black under our maker spotlight, Emma discusses online selling, and we invite you to volunteer with us at Meet Your Maker.
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In the run up to the festive period we round up Scottish crafty Christmas events, talk to ceramics maker Lara Scobie, look at the Gunnister Man contemporary craft exhibition, and report on the Scottish Glass Society AGM.
We have a few more treats for you in the form of our The C Word advert schedule, photos from our Spread The C Word party in Glasgow, and information on our Audience Development Officer vacancy and Market Research brief.
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We are delighted to present Inside craftscotland, the fresh face of the craftscotland newsletter.
For our first issue the focus is on our debut campaign, The C Word, including an interview with maker Libby Day and a report from Emma on the cinema launch. We also bring you sector news and events, details of The Wych Elm Project, and reveal our upcoming campaign and exhibition.
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Opportunities for craft makers and galleries, for November 2009.
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Following the Homes & Interiors Scotland Exhibition, August 2009, we wanted to let you know more about ourselves and the talented craft makers that we represented.
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June 2009 Latest news, events, opportunities and training for ...
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Inside craftscotland July 2009 Welcome to the third edition ...
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Have yourself a crafty little Christmas... and visit one of the many craft events on in Scotland.
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Please use this form to let craftscotland know the details of the craft class you plan to run in 2010.
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With New Year resolutions still hanging in the air ...
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Beginners class in stained glass. Classes are on demand, ...
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Individual Ceramic Tuition at The Adam Pottery One to ...
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Pottery with Agnieszka Mizia Starting January 2010 A flexable ...
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Craft Courses in 2010 at Coburg House Coburg House Studios ...
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Introduction to Ceramics with Deepfired Ceramic Studio The evening ...
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FOUR WINDS INSPIRATION CENTRE provides crafts and herbal classes ...
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Glassblowing Workshops at Glasstorm Unique opportunity to experience the ...
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Hand-built Ceramics, Stirling Council Demonstration and tuition in a ...
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Joan Baxter Tapestry Masterclasses 2010 These classes are part ...
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Kiln Forming Class Learn how to kiln carve, fuse, ...
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Beginners Glass Beadmaking with Rachel Elliott Glassworks Learn how ...
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The Poldrate Arts and Craft Centre runs day and ...
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Part Time and Evening Craft Classes We have rounded ...
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Our weekend courses have space for 4 students. We ...
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Details of jobs in the craft and arts sector.
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Closing Date 14 March 2010 Are you passionate about ...
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Closing date 26 March 2010 Creative Scotland will be ...
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Closing date 17 March 2010 Cultural Enterprise Office is ...
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Craft Directory FAQ's How do I register for crafthighlands.org ...
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There are a range of organisations that represent and ...
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The Association for Contemporary Jewellery is an organisation based ...
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Dumfries & Galloway Council, Craft Development OfficerGracefield Arts Centre, ...
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Join this list A-G H-R S-Z Angus Crafts Association ...
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A-G H-R S-Z Highland Guild of Weavers, Spinners & ...
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Our Bulletin Board is a space where makers and other crafts ...
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Funding and grants are available to craft makers in ...
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A summary of the funding available for both individual ...
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craftscotland presented an exciting range of new work by ...
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