April 2005
craftscotland bulletin
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Craft in Scotland
craftscotland showcases contemporary work by skilled makers from all over Scotland. At the heart of the website is a searchable database which gives every maker and craft gallery or retailer their own complimentary web page. To search for makers, visit Makers Search. To find craft galleries and retailers in a specific area, use Venue Search. You can also search using a map of Scotland.
Latest News
The unique and humorous exhibition The Dangers of Knitting and Sewing featuring work by textile artist Deirdre Nelson opens at the Collins Gallery in Glasgow. Read our review »
Paper artist Rachel Hazell opens a solo show in Amsterdam featuring a metre long paper ice berg inspired by her voyage around Antarctica. Read more »
The exuberant Fool's Gold exhibition shows work by 24 world class jewellers at the Embassy Gallery in Edinburgh. Read more »
Work by makers from across Scotland will be on sale at the Country Living Fair in Edinburgh from 14 to 17 April where Applied Arts Scotland, Highland Arts and the Scottish Basketmakers Circle are all promoting Scottish crafts. Read more »
The Applied Arts Scotland conference on 29/30 April includes photosessions, information from the Crafts Council on selling opportunities, advice on website marketing and a reception with Patricia Ferguson MSP Minister for Tourism, Culture & Sport. Read more and download a booking form »
Deadlines to remember in April:
Inches Carr Trust Craft Awards - 30 April 2005
North East Open Studios - 30 April 2005
Artist residency on Tobermory - 31 April 2005
Featured Maker
Our home page this month spotlights basketmaker and sculptural willow weaver Lizzie Farey. Lizzie, who lives in Castle Douglas, last year won the BBC Homes & Antiques magazine's inaugural 'Talent Around Britain' Award and was selected for Chelsea Crafts Fair. She is currently doing a large piece of sculpture for the Chelsea Flower Show in May.
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