Craftscotland: Craft News archive from October 2003
Joanne Williamson, Designer Jeweller - Fine silver & 18ct gold wire mesh neckpiece (photo. J Williamson) Click for full size imageWest Kilbride Craft Town

West Kilbride Craft Town has recently acquired a shop unit to utilise as a gallery space; the space is perfect and ready to use.
20 October 2003


Chessmen Inspire International Exhibition

The Isle of Lewis chessmen, one of Scotland’s most famous pieces of craft, was the inspiration for the fascinating International exhibition ‘Chess’ which has involved 90 artists from 10 different countries and is currently touring the UK.
16 October 2003


13 Hands Click for full size image13 Hands Exhibition 2004 Tour Dates

The outstanding success of the Thirteen Hands touring exhibition of contemporary crafts has led to the tour being extended until December 2004.
16 October 2003


Puffins Panel by Fiona Foley Click for full size imageStained Glass Show Inspired By The Isles

An exhibition of stained glass by artist Fiona Foley which encapsulates her love of the Isles is taking place at the Bonhoga Gallery in Shetland during November.
16 October 2003


Kishiemaking Click for full size imageKishiemaking

Thanks to a revival in the skill of kishiemaking this traditional Shetland craft has been saved from dying out and has even been to Washington.collection of innovative textile design.
16 October 2003


Hazel Passmore small Click for full size imageCastle Gallery

The Castle Gallery in Inverness has chosen to focus on four Scottish jewellers who work primarily in silver for their mixed winter exhibition including two Highland jewellers.
16 October 2003


Red Resin Bowl by Joanne Mackellar Click for full size imageJuno Gallery

The Juno Gallery in Kirn on the outskirts of Dunoon was opened last year by two Scottish designers, Maria and Joanne Mackellar, who wanted a space to exhibit not only their own work but also that of other artists from across the UK.
16 October 2003