Craftscotland: Craft News archive from May 2008
Hand felted bag by Liz Brown Click for full size imageJune Open Studios in Ayrshire

Makers in Ayrshire will be holding their Open Studios 2008 over the first weekend of June.
21 May 2008


City Ring by Karen-Ann Dicken Click for full size imageFive Opens at Glasgow School of Art

An exhibition of work by the five resident artists in the jewellery and silversmithing department of Glasgow School of Art, Five, opens this week.
20 May 2008


Textiles by Janet Harvey Click for full size imageSpring Fling Time in Dumfries & Galloway

Over 80 artists and makers across Dumfries and Galloway will open their studios to the public for the annual Spring Fling on 24 to 26 May 2008.


19 May 2008


Vessel tile, detail, by Ceri White Click for full size imageScottish Potfest Hits Perth in May

Ceramicists from all over the UK arrive in Perth for the 11th Scottish Potfest from 23 to 25 May 2008.
16 May 2008


Bracelet by Lynne MacLachlan Click for full size imageTechnology Unites with Nature at Dundee Degree Show 2008

The Dundee Degree Show from 17 to 24 May 2008 showcases work by graduates at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.
15 May 2008


Quilt by Bron Ellis for the outdoor Q in the Park exhibition Click for full size imageLoch Lomond Quilt Show Opens

Over 450 quilts in more than twenty exhibitions can be enjoyed in the 2008 Loch Lomond Quilt Show from 14 to 17 May 2008.
13 May 2008


Contemporary work by Tangad, inspired by ancient carpet excavated in the Noyon Uul region Click for full size imageMajor Mongolian Textile Art Exhibition in Glasgow

The first major exhibition of contemporary Mongolian felt opens in Glasgow on 10 May 2008 supported by a one day symposium.
02 May 2008


Tulip vases by Alan Gaff of Argyll Pottery Click for full size imageOut of the Fire Ceramics Exhibition Opens in Stirling

The Scottish Potters Association annual exhibition, Out of the Fire, opens in Stirling from 3 May to 13 July 2008.
01 May 2008