November 2007

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

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Gates by John Creed at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Copyright: Glasgow Museums photographer Jim Dunn

Featured Maker

This month we are featuring the gates created by Glasgow based metal artist John Creed for the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.  Read more »


Bowl with words by Alice Mitchell, 2006, 38 x 13cm, stoneware with lustre, by David Heminsley

Latest News

Cycling up the Hill with my Dad, an exhibition of textiles by Claire Heminsley and ceramics by David Heminsley, has opened in St Andrews Museum.  Read more »

The first Collins Christmas Market at the Collins Gallery in Glasgow takes place this weekend from 30 November to 3 December 2007.  Read more» 

Gifted, a selling exhibition featuring work by over 30 Scottish designers, is currently on at the National Museum of Scotland. Read more»

The Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2007: Jewellery exhibition has opened at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.  Read our craftscotland review »

Read our craftscotland review of Scissors Paper Stone, an exhibition of newly commissioned craft inspired by the city of Edinburgh.  Read more »

Deadlines to remember in November and December:

International Competition and Exhibition: 2nd International Triennial of Silicate Arts - 30 November 2007  
Call for Entries - Jewellery Using Textiles Book - 1 December 2007  
Small Grants for Makers in Fife - 14 December 2007

View a full list of opportunities and training.


Hat by Kay Ribbens

Perfect Time to Update or Join Directory

In January 2008 craftscotland will be showing thirteen of Scotland's leading and emerging artists at Collect: the international art fair for contemporary objects at the V&A in London.  This will bring many new visitors to the craftscotland website, so this is the ideal time to check your entry on the directory or to register and take advantage of your free entry.  To update your entry simply e-mail the changes to enquiries@craftscotland.org  


Burgeoning brooch, detail, 2007, by Katharina Vones  Photo: Andrew J L Ansell and Kevin MacLean

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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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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