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| craftscotland are out of the office... blog post from Laura
We bid farewell to the old office and prepare for the AGM. | |
| Conserving Ecologies: Craft and Biodiversity - new exhibition
Launching details of a new exhibition from craftscotland in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. | |
| Maker opportunities August 2010
Welcome to the August 2010 sector opportunities bulletin, where we round up current craft opportunities including details of our AGM, various CEO training days, and events from the Crafts Council.
We also announce details of our upcoming partnership exhibition with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and invite makers to register their interest. | |
| International speaker confirmed for craftscotland AGM
Emma announces craftscotland's first international speaker for the AGM 2010 | |
| Festival Fever – a blog post from Rebecca
Rebecca enjoys a plethora of craft openings and celebrations. | |
| On the hunt for boxes
With less than a month to go, Emma looks forward to the office move 13 August 2010 | |
| Words and pictures - blog post from Laura
Laura talks about her week in the office. 13 August 2010 | |
| Inside craftscotland August 2010
With glass as our featured craft for August, we bring you a spotlight feature on Amanda Simmons, a look into the history of the craft, and mini maker profiles with glassmakers.
Emma also tells you about her recent visit to Cove Park, Rebecca talks about the power of social marketing, and we bring you a craft trail for the Edinburgh Festivals. | |
| Threading Conversations at Cove Park
Emma reflects on Deirdre Nelson's Threading Conversations event at Cove Park | |
AMA 2010 taken by Andrea Perseu. |
Pulling Power…..the social marketing revolution
Rebecca gets social at the 2010 Arts Marketing conference in Leeds |
| Special short film for Finger Symbols Exhibition
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| Fair Isle Knitting on BBC Radio
An episode of BBC Radio 4 programme Open Country recently focussed on Fair Isle knitting | |
| Take Part in the Edinburgh Festivals Craft Trail
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| Craft Maps and New Starts - blog post from Laura
Laura rounds up her week in the office. | |
| Emma welcomes two new team members
Emma introduces two graduate internship posts at craftscotland | |
| Craft at the Edinburgh Festivals
Alongside the usual mix of comedy, theatre, dance and music, the city hosts a variety of craft exhibitions and shopping events, many of which begin this weekend as the Fringe Festival launches. | |
| Busy busy – blog post from Laura
Laura rounds up a week of creative networking events and news from the craftscotland office. | |
| craftscotland is moving home
The craftscotland office is relocating from Edinburgh city centre to Leith 28 July 2010 | |
| Bonnie Prince Charlie Tapestry completed
One of the longest tapestries in Scotland, chronicling the path of Bonnie Prince Charlie from South Uist to the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745, has been completed. | |
| Crafty weekend - blog post from Laura
Laura blogs about some of the many craft events taking place from the 23rd to 25th July. | |
| Campaign for a National Ceramics Week
Craft and Design Magazine recently made a commitment to promote May 2011 as a national Craft and Design month. Following this, ceramicists have proposed that the first week in May be dedicated specifically to ceramics. | |
| The Big Tent Festival 2010
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| Creating a new craft culture
Emma Walker reflects upon her experience at the American Craft Council conference of 2009, and discusses the opportunities available for craftscotland and the Scottish craft sector. | |
| ASSEMBLE? Yes, we did!
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| Inside craftscotland July 2010
We are delighted to announce our AGM in this newsletter, alongside a discussion piece from Emma on her time at the ACC and her plans for the craftscotland membership.
With jewellery as our featured craft, we put the spotlight on jeweller Gilly Langton, and bring you mini maker profiles of some registered craftscotland jewellers. Rachel also discusses her time at Assemble, and Jo reviews the Glasgow School of Art Degree show. | |
| Glasgow School of Art Degree Show 2010
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| craftscotland 2010 AGM Notice
Notice of the craftscotland AGM 2010 date and location. | |
| Meet Your Maker Blog post - Joan Baxter
Joan Baxter talks about her gallery sessions and In Conversation event. | |
| Creative Scotland formally launches
Creative Scotland, the new national organisation replacing Scottish Screen and The Scottish Arts Council, launched on Thursday 1st July. | |
| Maker opportunities June 2010
Welcome to the June 2010 maker opportunities bulletin, where we round up current craft opportunities and training events, including Cove Park Highland Craft Residencies, a selling opportunity with HI-Arts, and business training from the Cultural Enterprise Office.
We are also delighted to introduce the first in a series of our own craftscotland membership consultation groups. | |
| craftscotland Membership Consultations
We invite craft makers and designers to our new membership consultation groups. 16 June 2010 | |
| Joan's Open evening - Jean Sargent
Jean attends Joan Baxter's open evening in her studio. | |
| Trip to Timespan - Laura
Laura takes a trip to Timespan to see Meet Your Maker. | |
| Inside craftscotland June 2010
For June 2010 we take a look at the crafts of gold and silversmithing, with a spotlight feature on silversmith Grant McCaig, an article on gold by Rachel, and mini maker profiles.
We also take a look at some of the events going on for Craft Festival Scotland, and Jo visits the Duncan of Jordanstone Degree Show. | |
| Siren Call - Goldsmithing feature
A newly trained silversmith, goldsmith or jeweller may find that one of the biggest obstacles to their career is the purchase of raw materials, metals and stones. | |
| Duncan of Jordanstone Degree Show 2010
This year the Duncan of Jordanstone Degree show made its way back to the college itself. | |
