Craft News - Scottish Craft news and updates from Craft Scotland Tagged with Highland and Skye Feed http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/index.html Sat, 18 May 2013 14:50:23 +0100 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:01:50 +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 <p>Craft Scotland announce an exciting new Summer Show that will run for the duration of August in the centre of Scotland’s capital.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?introducing-the-craft-scotland-summer-show&document_id=1405 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?introducing-the-craft-scotland-summer-show&document_id=1405 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:29:00 +0100 <p>We are delighted to announce the latest appointment to the Craft Scotland team, following a competitive call for applications.</p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?meet-the-craft-scotland-team---ruth-grindley&document_id=1402 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?meet-the-craft-scotland-team---ruth-grindley&document_id=1402 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:02:00 +0100 <p><span>The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have been working with partner organisations NESTA, Creative Skillset and Creative and Cultural Skills to review and update the DCMS Creative Industries Economic Estimates (CIEE).</span></p> http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?consultation-on-new-dcms-classification-for-craft&document_id=1399 http://www.craftscotland.org/craft-news/news-article.html?consultation-on-new-dcms-classification-for-craft&document_id=1399 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:54:00 +0100