December 2005

 Latest news, events, opportunities and training for the Scottish crafts community.

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Neckpiece in the Artery Series 2005 by Dorothy Hogg  Photo: Shannon Tofts

Featured Maker

Our featured maker in December is jeweller Dorothy Hogg who has won the Brilliantly Birmingham Award 2005.  This is awarded to the jeweller who in the opinion of the panel has made the greatest contribution to the world of designer-maker jewellery.  The commmissioned piece is currently on show at the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham.  Read more »


2 piece pearl studs, silver collars, freshwater pearls by Natalie Vardey

Latest News

Get creative with the Christmas shopping this year and visit the many galleries and shops across Scotland selling craft by Scottish makers.  Read more »

Dale Idiens reviews 'gifted', the first selling exhibition to be held at the Royal Museum in Edinburgh.  Read more »

Ceramicist Frances Priest, currently working as artist in residence at a school in Thailand, shares her experiences in part one of her 'diary from Thailand'.  Read more »

Deadlines to remember in December:

Artist in Residence - Primary School, Orkney - 22 December 2005

View a full list of opportunities and training.


Bench by Mark Devlin, detail

Exchanging Ideas and Advice

In our web forum we encourage everyone involved in Scottish crafts to network and debate: share resources, experiences, ideas and opinions, discuss site editorial and seek advice. Current messages: a graduate seeking work, and a student looking for weaving samples.  On the email group: finding a maker to enamel a chain of office and researching the craft market.  


Detail of box structure by Frances Priest

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