Craftscotland: Craft News archive from October 2004
Psalmsong by Alison Kinnaird, detail  Photo: Robin Morton & Simon Hollington Click for full size imageAlison Kinnaird Wins 2004 Glass Sellers' Award

Glass artist and musician Alison Kinnaird has won the 2004 Glass Sellers' Award for her innovative piece, Psalmsong.
27 October 2004


Crafts Council logo Click for full size imageJerwood Applied Arts Prize Focuses on Metal and Doubles to £30,000

The prize money doubles to £30,000 for the first Jerwood Applied Arts Prize for Metal which will be presented in 2005.
25 October 2004


Books made from recycled ghost money with bamboo covers by Joanne Kaar, detail Click for full size imageCaithness Papermaker Exhibits in Taiwan

Joanne Kaar, currently artist-in-residence at Chaoyang University in Taiwan, will be holding an exhibition of new work in Taipei.
22 October 2004


'Platform Dish' by Walter Keeler, salt-glazed, diameter 30cm 2003 Click for full size imageCeramicist Walter Keeler Retrospective Opens in Dumfries

A major retrospective exhibition of work by one of the UK's leading ceramicists, Walter Keeler, has opened at Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries.
19 October 2004


'Lidded Jar and Jug' earthenware by Maureen Minchin Click for full size imageMaureen Minchin Exhibition in Inverness

An exhibition of hand painted ceramics by Maureen Minchin which are inspired by the Argyll landscape has opened in Inverness.
17 October 2004


Wool scarves by Margaret Wilson Click for full size imageChelsea Crafts Fair Opens with Record Number of Scottish Designers

A record number of Scottish designers were selected to take part in Chelsea Crafts Fair which opens today in London.
12 October 2004


Vessels by Sarah-Jane Selwood, detail Click for full size image'empty' Ceramics Exhibition Opens in Portree

An exhibition profiling nine ceramic artists from across the UK has opened at An Tuireann on the Isle of Skye.
08 October 2004


Goldsmiths' Fair 2004 Flyer Click for full size imageLeopard Models Scottish Jewellery for Goldsmiths' Fair

A stunning photograph promoting the Goldsmiths' Fair 2004 which opens today in London shows work by Scottish jeweller Andrew Lamb worn by a leopard.
04 October 2004


Basketmaker and willow weaver Lizzie Farey Click for full size imageScottish Basketmaker Lizzie Farey Wins National Award

Scottish basketmaker and willow weaver, Lizzie Farey, celebrates winning the first 'Talent Around Britain' award presented by BBC Homes & Antiques magazine.
01 October 2004