Craftscotland: Craft News archive from September 2004
Conditions for Ornament No 15 (1992), detail by Michael Rowe Click for full size imageMichael Rowe Retrospective Opens in Aberdeen

A retrospective exhibition of work by Michael Rowe, artist and designer in metal, has opened at Aberdeen Art Gallery, alongside an exhibition of work by the 18th Century goldsmith John Leslie.
30 September 2004


Cross My Palm, collage by Peter Clark Click for full size imageHats and Gloves Take Centre Stage in Dundee

An exhibition of eye-catching and inventive hats and gloves takes a new look at accessories at the McManus Galleries in Dundee.
21 September 2004


Challenging Craft logo Click for full size imageFrom Diamanté to Design - An Exclusive Interview with Gijs Bakker

Gijs Bakker, jewellery designer and co-founder of Droog Design, discusses his work and contemporary European design in an exclusive interview with craftscotland.
17 September 2004


The craftscotland logo created from plastic electroformed in silver by Len Smith. Click for full size imagecraftscotland Celebrates Launch with Unique Commissions

A selection of designers from across Scotland recreated the craftscotland logo in different mediums for the official launch held last week in Aberdeen.
16 September 2004


Porcelain and Textile Containers 1977 by Polly Binns Click for full size imagePolly Binns Retrospective Visits Scotland

A major exhibition spanning the 25 year career of Polly Binns, one of Britain's leading fibre artists, opens in Glasgow.
13 September 2004


'Chased Chopped Stabbed Blasted' by Gillian Forbes, detail Click for full size imageScottish Lettercutting Exhibition Opens - Read Our Review

The first exhibition of contemporary hand-cut lettering in stone, wood and glass by Scotland's foremost lettercutters opens in Edinburgh. Read our review.
12 September 2004


Black and White Raku ceramic form by Helen Rondell, detail Click for full size imageExhibition of Raku by Helen Rondell Opens in Glasgow

An exhibition of Black and White Raku by Helen Rondell, inspired by travelling in South West USA, has opened in Glasgow.
09 September 2004


Bomb by Anna King, detail Click for full size imageScottish Basketmaking Weaves Links with Japan

Scottish basketmaker and fibre artist Anna King exchanges techniques at the 'Contained Spaces: the world at her fingertips' exhibition in Japan.
08 September 2004


Not waving but blowing by Julia Griffiths Jones, detail Click for full size imageHighland Influences Create Inverness Exhibition

An exhibition in Inverness shows work by Rachel Higgins, Paul Topen and Jeanette Sendler which was inspired by living and working in the Highlands of Scotland.
06 September 2004


Bivalve by Andrew Weatherhead Click for full size imageChanging Lives in Ayrshire Schools

Four new makers are selected for the second year of the successful 'Elements of Change' project taking place in schools across Ayrshire.
03 September 2004