September 2005
Latest news, events, opportunities and training for the Scottish crafts community.
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Featured Maker
Our home page in September features textile artist Jilli Blackwood who is renowned for her 'slash and show' technique. The 'Screaming Scarf' is from the first collection she created for Julie Artisans Gallery in Madison Avenue, New York. Her kimono collection was shown at the same venue in June 2005. Read more »
Latest News
Ceramists, textile artists, glass designers, jewellers and furniture makers in north east Scotland open their studios in September. Read more»
Hamid van Koten reviews the Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2004: Furniture exhibition at the Royal Museum of Scotland. Read more »
Lesley Jackson, curator of the Bernat Klein exhibition currently on at the Hawick Museum reflects on his career and achievements. Read more »
Valerie Pragnell explains the processes involved in re-creating the craftscotland logo in willow. Read more »
Deadlines to remember in September:
New York International Gift Fair Research Trip - 16 September 2005
Living Traditions Conference - 20 September 2005
craftscotland Reception - 20 September 2005
Velvet Boutique Christmas Design Fair - 30 September 2005
View a full list of opportunities and training.
First Birthday
In September craftscotland marks its first birthday with a free reception and display of work by Gavin Burnett, Joanne Kaar, Nicola Cairns, Hannah Louise Lamb, Deirdre Nelson and Rachel Hazell as well as the craftscotland forms in paper, wood, willow, silver and textiles. There are still a few places available if you would like to join us to review the year and and hear about our plans for the future. Read more »
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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