December 2007

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

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Aspiration by Ray Flavell

craftscotland at Collect 2008

craftscotland will be exhibiting in Collect; the international art fair for contemporary objects at the V&A in London from 25 to 29 January 2008, showing work by 13 artists working in glass, ceramics, silver, fibre and textiles.  We are delighted that a detail of Aspiration by Ray Flavell has been chosen to appear on the cover of the Collect catalogue and Nightbird by Anna King features on their website.  Visit the Collect website »


Shot ceramics by Allison Weightman

Latest News

Cridhe na Gaidhealtachd - Craft in the Highlands: A showcase for Highland 2007, Scotland’s Year of Highland Culture, has opened at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.  Read more »

Treasure at the Dick in Kilmarnock and Sparkle at the Bonhoga Gallery on Shetland are just two craft selling exhibitions this Christmas.  Read more» 

In Glasgow the Design Collection at the Roger Billcliffe Gallery features work by over 60 designers . Read more»

Beads celebrates these tiny exquisite objects at the Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh alongside automata by Melanie Tomlinson.  Read more»

Deadline to remember in December:

Kilnforming & Kilncasting Residency at North Lands Creative Glass - 31 December 2007

View a full list of opportunities and training.


craftscotland stand at Homes & Interiors Scotland Exhibition 2007  Photo: Shannon Tofts

Applications Invited

In 2008 craftscotland plans to launch a new 'craftscotland selection' at the Homes & Interiors Scotland Exhibition at the SECC in Glasgow in August.  This area will combine a display of craft with 14 spaces for makers to sell work and we are inviting applications for these spaces.   They will be offered at a reduced rate and the deadline for applications is 5 February 2008.   Read more & download application form »


Ring by Craig Stuart

Craft in Scotland

craftscotland showcases contemporary work by skilled makers from all over Scotland. At the heart of the website is a searchable directory which gives every maker, 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.

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It is vital that every member of the crafts community can have their say on the work of craftscotland. To help craftscotland develop please give us your feedback, comments and ideas.

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You can register online as a maker, retailer or gallery on the craftscotland searchable directory here. Promote your business nationally and internationally to over 50,000 monthly visitors with a complimentary webpage. Galleries, retailers, buyers, curators, the press and the crafts community are using the directory right now.

If you are already registered, please take a few moments to check your contact details are correct. To find your entry, visit Maker or Venue Search. Please email enquiries at craftscotland dot org with any text or image updates.

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