Craft News

For the first in our series on Scottish craft people and places whose work closely ties in with the Year of Natural Scotland, we take a look at fibre artist Joanne B Kaar.

This weekend, Edinburgh’s newest artist studio hub opens its doors to the public for its first Open Studios event.

Rebecca Wilson makes beautiful ceramic objects from her studio in Leith, Edinburgh. Rebecca is one of six makers whose work will be showcased by Craft Scotland at SOFA Chicago 2012. 

Meet Craig Stuart, a maker based in Dunkeld, Perthshire, who creates intricate works of jewellery using the technique of Mokume Gane.

Meet Angus Ross, a Scottish maker of furniture and public art, based in Aberfeldy.

Learn more about ceramicist Craig Mitchell, who creates 'three dimensional illustrations' in his Edinburgh studio.

Meet Jessamy Kelly, a Scottish craft maker who uses ceramics and glass to create unique forms.

Following our SOFA preview film released last week, we now present the first short film featuring one of our SOFA Chicago makers.

We take a look at the work of five of the makers who will open their doors to the public between 02 and 05 June 2012.

If you have been inspired by the blog posts, articles and events we have listed on the site during Craft&Design month and Craft Festival Scotland, take your interest in craft one step further by trying a craft course or workshop