Craftscotland: Craft News archive from December 2005
Buds and Loom neckpiece, detail by Beth Legg Click for full size image2005 Success Forecasts Exciting 2006 for Craft

The achievements of Scottish makers look set to continue in 2006 and we preview some of the year's highlights.
31 December 2005


Psalmsong by Alison Kinnaird, detail  Photo: Robin Morton & Simon Hollington Click for full size imagePsalmsong Returns to Inspire Scotland

Psalmsong, the award winning installation by glass artist Alison Kinnaird, goes on permanent display in the Scottish Parliament
25 December 2005


Green Wall Object, 2005 by Michael Geertsen, collection McManus Galleries & Museum, Dundee Photo: Galleri Noerby, Copenhagen Click for full size imageNew Danish Ceramics Join Dundee Collection

Contemporary ceramic works by three Danish makers are added to the collection at the McManus Galleries and Museum in Dundee.
24 December 2005


'such terribly gentle work...' 178 x 256 cm by Carol Dunbar Click for full size imageOrkney Weaver Wins International Award

Tapestry weaver Carol Dunbar has won an award at Karpit2 in Hungary.
23 December 2005


Necklace 18ct yellow gold and silver, 160mm, 2005 by Andrew Lamb Click for full size imageAndrew Lamb Tricks the Eye at Scottish Gallery

An exhibition of new work by jeweller Andrew Lamb explores the art of optical illusion.
12 December 2005


2 piece pearl studs, silver collars, freshwater pearls by Natalie Vardey Click for full size imageCreative Christmas Shopping for Craft

Galleries and shops across the country are selling an exciting selection of Scottish craft.
07 December 2005


Neckpiece in the Artery Series 2005 by Dorothy Hogg  Photo: Shannon Tofts Click for full size imageDorothy Hogg Wins Brilliantly Birmingham Award

Jeweller Dorothy Hogg has won the Brilliantly Birmingham Jewellery Award 05 for her contribution to the world of designer-maker jewellery.
06 December 2005


Chelsea Crafts Fair Click for full size imageNew Selling Event for Contemporary Craft

A new selling event in October 2006 presented by the Crafts Council will take the place of Chelsea Crafts Fair.
02 December 2005