Craftscotland: Craft News archive from July 2005
Bracelet in recycled laser welded and painted steel by David Poston Click for full size imageRE:fresh the Craft Senses at the Royal Museum

The RE:fresh exhibition in the Crafts Gallery shows new craft acquisitions of jewellery, silversmithing, wood and ceramics from around the world.
27 July 2005


Land-Ho Seating Unit and Planter by El Ultimo Grito Click for full size imageCutting Edge Furniture in Jerwood Exhibition

The Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2004: Furniture exhibition opens in Edinburgh showing work by the UK's leading furniture designers.
22 July 2005


Artist’s impression of how the ground floor of the Royal Museum will look post development. Click for full size image£16.8 million Earmarked for Royal Museum Project

The Royal Museum takes a major step towards delivering the Royal Museum Project which includes plans to extend the space for crafts displays.
22 July 2005


Blue horse and friends brooch by Grainne Morton, detail   Photo: John K McGregor Click for full size imagecraftscotland Attracts Opportunities for Makers

Many Scottish designers have been contacted by galleries, shops, curators and journalists after being featured on the craftscotland website.
19 July 2005


Bench by Mark Devlin, detail Click for full size imageSnapshot of Style in Glasgow

An exhibition of work by leading designers from UK and Europe shows mid-year collections.
14 July 2005


Flower Bowl by Bob Crooks Click for full size imageCraft Blossoms in Edinburgh Show

An exhibition in Edinburgh harnesses the power of flowers.
08 July 2005


Making the World a Safer Place by Susan Denton Click for full size imagePushing the Boundaries of Quiltmaking

A major touring exhibition celebrating 20 years of Quilt Art opens in Glasgow.
04 July 2005


Exterior view of Mackintosh Building, The Glasgow School of Art, GSA/Eric Thorburn 2003 Click for full size image£4.4m Grant for Glasgow School of Art

The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced its financial support for the restoration and development of Glasgow School of Art and its historic collections.
01 July 2005