Sector News

Craft opportunities Round Up - 15 May 2012

15/05/2012

We've rounded up the latest opportunities on our website with upcoming deadlines.
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Anarkik3D embraces crowdfunding to optimise digital craft modelling tools

16/04/2012

Scottish creative enterprise Anarkik3D has launched an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign which will enable the organisation to optimise access to both software and 3D printing technologies, and to launch this digital craft platform in the US.
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Craft opportunities round up - 12 April 2012

12/04/2012

Craft Scotland have put together a round-up of some of the craft opportunities listed on our website,including details of our own SOFA opportunity, and upcoming craft funding deadlines.
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Craft Opportunities Round Up - 07 March 2012

07/03/2012

Craft Scotland have put together a round-up of some of the craft opportunities advertised on our website with deadlines in March or April 2012.

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Funding for Harris Tweed Training and Development

24/02/2012

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has been awarded funding for a Harris Tweed Training and Development Programme
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Craft in an Age of Change report shows optimism in Scottish Craft sector

15/02/2012

A new report published today confirms that Scotland’s craft makers continue to be optimistic and adaptable, working within a sector that, while changing, remains healthy, robust and contributes income of £70 million to the Scottish economy.
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Craft Opportunities Round Up - 02 February 2012

02/02/2012

Craft Scotland have put together a quick round-up of some of the craft opportunities advertised on our website which have upcoming February deadlines.
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Upcoming Funding Deadlines for makers

10/01/2012

Craft Scotland have rounded up regional funding deadlines for makers, which are approaching in January.
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Guidance for start up craft practitioners offered in new book

20/12/2011

A new publication by Alison Branagan offers expert guidance to start up art and craft practitioners who feel daunted by the tasks ahead.
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Starter for 6 open for applications

19/12/2011

The 2012 Starter for 6 Main Programme is now open for applications.
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New publication for Creative Businesses

30/11/2011

A new book for those considering setting up or developing their own business, ‘Make Your Creativity Pay,’ has been published.
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Parade Artists - We Made it Through Our First Show!

12/10/2011

Parade Artists took a stand at Homes & Interiors 2010 to find new audiences and test the ability of a local collective of artists to show alongside commercial organisations.
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Creative Scotland launches new Investment Programmes

01/07/2011

Creative Scotland launches new Investment Programmes.
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Heriot-Watt University Textile Print Workshop - discount for craftscotland makers

29/06/2011

The School of Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University offered makers listed on the craftscotland directory a discount on their Textile Print Workshop.
29 June 2011.
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Scotland Can Make It

07/06/2011

A new Scottish cultural project has been unveiled by the curatorial group Panel.
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'Made in Britain' competition from Honda

13/05/2011

Honda have launched 'Made in Britain' - a new competition to help makers across the UK.
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Crafts Council announce Lux Craft

10/05/2011

A new platform and space for Origin has been launched by the Crafts Council, supported by Nokia Design.
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The Red Tape Challenge asks for hallmarking feedback

18/04/2011

A number of craft businesses and organisations around the UK have voiced their concerns over the potential threat that the Red Tape Challenge poses to the long established practice of hallmarking precious metals.
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The Balvenie Masters of Craft Awards

26/01/2011

The Sunday Telegraph has joined with The Balvenie to launch The Balvenie Masters of Craft awards, celebrating handcrafted goods from across the country.

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HI-Arts and Edinburgh craft award deadlines

07/01/2011

Deadlines for two major regional craft award schemes in Scotland.

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