Craftscotland: Craft News archive from April 2006
'Ornament over Grid' brooch by Marianne Anderson Click for full size imageEye-catching Scottish Jewellery at Dazzle

Award winning designer Marianne Anderson is amongst the Scottish jewellers showing at Dazzle Glasgow in May 2006.
28 April 2006


Lucymoose bags by Lucy Turner Click for full size imageFife Makers Open Studios in May

Open Studios Fife on 6 and 7 May is an opportunity to explore North Fife and meet local makers.
27 April 2006


Tennis ball pouffe by Tony Michiels Click for full size imageDesign Conscience Goes Green

The exhibition 'Green Design: Creativity with a Conscience' in Edinburgh looks at new trends in environmentally friendly design.
26 April 2006


Light of the North, Installation at Tate St Ives 2006 by Keiko Mukaide, dichroic glass on panels, beehive lighthouse lens © Keiko Mukaide  Photo: Tate Click for full size imageGlass Shards of Cornish Light at Tate St Ives

A site-specific installation at Tate St Ives by Keiko Mukaide captures the atmosphere of Cornwall.
21 April 2006


Peter Aldridge in his masterclass at North Lands Creative Glass Click for full size imageNorth Lands Tempts Designer Home from America

North Lands Creative Glass announces Peter Aldridge as new chief executive officer.
05 April 2006


Printed dress, detail, by Alison Murray of Everything is Pattern Click for full size imageCollaborations are Inside Out at the Lighthouse

The concept of Inside Out is investigated by eight Velvet Boutique designers from different disciplines in an exhibition at the Lighthouse.
03 April 2006


Sandile Zulu (Royal Court Art: Work III Image III) and Gabatsholwe Ntwe (baskets) from Mixed Belongings. Courtesy of the Crafts Council.  Photo: Ed Barber 2005 Click for full size imageHawick Shows Contemporary African Craft

The exhibition, Mixed Belongings: Eight Contemporary African Makers, at Hawick Museum explores African craft.
03 April 2006


Chelsea Crafts Fair Click for full size imageCrafts Council Announces Origin: the London Craft Fair

The Crafts Council announces the name for the new event for contemporary craft and invites applications for a new exhibition opportunity for emerging makers.
03 April 2006