January 2006
Latest news, events, opportunities and training for the Scottish crafts community.
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Featured Maker
Our first featured maker of 2006 is the glass artist and musician Alison Kinnaird whose award winning installation, Psalmsong, recently went on permanent display in the Scottish Parliament Building. This work, Streetwise II, was acquired by Dundee Museum & Art Gallery with funding from the National Collecting Scheme for Scotland. Alison will be talking about her work in February as part of London COLLECTion and will be running a masterclass at North Lands Creative Glass in September. Read more »
Latest News
"Digital Perceptions" opens in Glasgow focusing on the use of new technology and digital imaging in contemporary textile art. Read more »
100% Proof, an exhibition of new work in jewellery and silversmithing from Scotland opens in San Francisco before touring the UK. Read more »
A Masterclass in Dundee in March offers a rare opportunity to learn the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy from a Chinese Master. Read more »
Pricing Your Work, a vital part of running a successful business, is the subject of our first craftscotland factsheet which can now be downloaded. Read more »
Deadlines to remember in January and early February:
QEST Crafts Awards - 20 January 2006
Big Willow Event 2006 - Residencies - 31 January 2006
Pushing the Boundaries - 31 January 2006
Wingate Scholarships - 1 February 2006
View a full list of opportunities and training.
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