May 2006
Latest news, events, opportunities and training for the Scottish crafts community.
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Featured Maker
This month we are featuring silversmith Malcolm Appleby who is one of two makers in Precious Statements, the summer exhibition at Goldsmiths' Hall in London. In celebration of his 60th birthday, all aspects of his work will be on show including large, high profile commissions for public institutions and all manner of tableware, medals, seals, chess sets and works of art. Read more »
Latest News
Success for Scottish designers as exhibitors are chosen for the first Origin: the London Craft Fair, which replaces Chelsea Crafts Fair. Read more »
Visitors will be welcomed in studios across North Fife this weekend at the launch of Fife Open Studios. Read more »
Jewellers Marianne Anderson and Georgia Wiseman are just two of the Scottish designers taking part in Dazzle Glasgow, the contemporary jewellery selling exhibition in May. Read more »
Makers across Dumfries and Galloway will be opening their studios at the end of May for the popular Spring Fling. Read more »
Deadlines to remember in May:
Visual Arts Development Officer - Dumfries & Galloway - 15 May 2006
Scottish Glass Society Open Exhibition - 25 May 2006
Argyll and Bute Residencies - Cove Park - 26 May 2006
Glass Sellers Prize 2006 - 31 May 2006
View a full list of opportunities and training.
Uniting Buyers and Makers
The craftscotland website is attracting attention - in recent weeks we have had enquiries from two galleries in England, a gallery and shop in America and from visitors coming to Scotland who wanted to visit specific exhibitions. If you want to promote your work or venue to over 40,000 visitors a month (based on March 2006 web traffic) then make sure you register on our directory.
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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