September 2006

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

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‘Shawl Currents’, design for one of a series of three pieces sited externally on balconies at the Fisherman’s Mission, North Shields, commissioned by Northern Print Studio; dyed and screen printed wool by Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor

Featured Maker

Textile designer Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor is our featured maker in September. The theme of memory and home runs through her work which ranges from architectural commissions to domestic linens. She is exhibiting in our first craftscotland exhibition at Homes & Interiors Scotland 2006. Read more »

Cobalt white mesh detail by Frances Priest Photo: Shannon Tofts

Latest News

Ceramicist Frances Priest has been selected to represent the UK in European Ceramic Context 2006 alongside leading ceramicists from 28 countries. Read more »

North East Open Studios 2006 takes place in September with 141 studios, workshops, exhibition venues and galleries opening their doors. Read more»

A new organisation is launched as ASF Weave closes and its legacy of looms and other equipment is gifted to ASF Shetland. Read more »

An exhibition of books by Faith Shannon inspired by the poems of George Mackay Brown is taking place in Edinburgh. Read more »

Deadlines to remember in September:

Third & Last Call for Papers & Exhibition Proposals: New Craft - Future Voices Conference - 20 September 2006
Art Cart Commission - Furniture - 29 September 2006
Treasure - Exhibition Opportunity - 29 September 2006
Creative Apprenticeships in Craft - Expressions of Interest - 30 September 2006

View a full list of opportunities and training.

Irisgelb Aurora 05, detail, by Alison McConachie Photo: Shannon Tofts

Visit our craftscotland exhibition

Remember to visit the first craftscotland exhibition at Homes & Interiors Scotland 2006 at the SECC in Glasgow on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September 2006. In addition to our exhibition of work by 23 Scottish designer-makers, many of whom will be visiting the stand to chat to visitors, there is an exciting programme of talks and demonstrations.

Damask wallpaper, detail, by Johanna Basford

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