Craft News - Scottish Craft news and updates from Craft Scotland Tagged with Emma Feed http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/index.html Wed, 22 May 2013 19:49:23 +0100 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:56:15 +0100 <p>Eleven groups from across Livingston took part in ‘Life is for Livingston’, a Heritage Lottery‐funded project which was managed by Community Arts and Archives Services.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?life-is-for-livingston---community-arts-in-action&document_id=1416 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?life-is-for-livingston---community-arts-in-action&document_id=1416 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:56:15 +0100 <p>The winners of the 2013 craft&design Selected awards have been announced, and include several Scottish makers.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craftdesign-selected-awards-2013&document_id=1415 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craftdesign-selected-awards-2013&document_id=1415 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:19:00 +0100 <p>Spring Fling a chance to meet artists and makers in their studios, see them at work and often purchase or commission pieces.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craft-at-spring-fling-2013&document_id=1414 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craft-at-spring-fling-2013&document_id=1414 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:59:32 +0100 <p>Craft Scotland are pleased to announce the newly selected makers for SOFA Chicago 2013.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?new-makers-announced-for-craft-scotland-showcase-at-sofa-chicago-2013&document_id=1413 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?new-makers-announced-for-craft-scotland-showcase-at-sofa-chicago-2013&document_id=1413 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:01:50 +0100 <p>Our May Opportunities round-up features new opportunities from Craft Scotland, a variety of jobs and exhibitions, the Spring Fling x Wigtown Book Festival Residency 2013/2014, and details of the new Making Progress and Made to Measure programmes from HI-Arts.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craft-opportunities-may-2013&document_id=1412 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craft-opportunities-may-2013&document_id=1412 Thu, 16 May 2013 09:36:00 +0100 <p>Craft Scotland present a new opportunity for makers to engage the public with their work.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?announcing-meet-your-maker-2013-from-craft-scotland&document_id=1411 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?announcing-meet-your-maker-2013-from-craft-scotland&document_id=1411 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:33:00 +0100 <p>Craft Scotland is pleased to update potential makers applying for our Summer Show with the news that we have reduced our commission rate for the show from 50% to 40%.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?summer-show-update-for-makers&document_id=1410 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?summer-show-update-for-makers&document_id=1410 Fri, 10 May 2013 12:47:39 +0100 <p>The Orkney Chair is a type of wooden seat with a high back made from straw which has been made in Orkney since the 1700s.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craft-words---orkney-chair&document_id=1408 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craft-words---orkney-chair&document_id=1408 Fri, 3 May 2013 16:23:00 +0100 <p>The Craft Skills Awards 2013 celebrate the dedication of makers to passing on their craft skills at a high-profile presentation attended by ambassadors including HRH Prince of Wales.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?scottish-makers-recognised-at-the-craft-skills-awards-2013&document_id=1407 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?scottish-makers-recognised-at-the-craft-skills-awards-2013&document_id=1407 Fri, 3 May 2013 10:35:00 +0100 <p>It’s been another busy month in Craft Scotland HQ, with a new appointment to the team and two exciting opportunities for Scottish makers to apply for.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craft-scotland-team-update-april-2013&document_id=1406 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?craft-scotland-team-update-april-2013&document_id=1406 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:23:38 +0100