Craftscotland: Craft News
Untitled by Ida Wieth-Knudsen Photo: John K MacGregor Click for full size image Scottish Degree Shows Unveil Fresh Talent

The Degree Shows open this weekend at Edinburgh College of Art, Glasgow School of Art and Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen.  Visit our online previews.
07 June 2009


Brooch by Dorothy Hogg Click for full size image Creation II Explores Creativity in Jewellery

Creation II: An Insight into the Mind of the Modern Artist-Jeweller, at Goldsmiths' Hall in London from 29 May to 11 July 2009, focuses on a group of leading contemporary designer-jewellers including Scottish jewellers Dorothy Hogg, Susan Cross and Andrew Lamb.


07 June 2009


Gilly Langton Click for full size image Homecoming Exhibition Reveals Precious Cargo

Precious Cargo exhibition, reflecting theme of migration and the sea, showing work by thirty artists, can be seen at St Fergus Gallery in Wick from 30 may until 27 June 2009.
07 June 2009


After the Event by Dawn Youll Click for full size image Inaugural BCB Awards Shortlist Two Scottish Ceramicists

Scottish cereamicists, Dawn Youll and Frances Priest, have been shortlisted for inaugural BCB awards at the British Ceramics Biennial 2009.
07 June 2009


Tribal in White I & II by Nichola Burns Click for full size image Excellence Recognised for Tribal Glass

Tribal I & II by Tain based glass artist Nichola Burns selected for 30th edition of the prestigious international New Glass Review.
07 June 2009


Award for Simon Ward at World Ceramic Biennale in Korea

Scottish ceramicist Simon Ward has won a special award for his work "there's still life" at the 5th World Ceramic Biennale 2009 in Korea.
25 May 2009


Necklace, 18ct gold, enamel, garnet by Jacqueline Ryan Click for full size image Art Fund Award Brings Neckpiece to Aberdeen

Aberdeen Art Gallery has acquired a necklace by Jaqueline Ryan for their collection after winning part of the Art Fund Collect award.


25 May 2009


The Garden of Hesperides by Alexander Fisher Click for full size image Garden of Hesperides on Display in Edinburgh

The giant overmantel The Garden of Hesperides by Alexander Fisher , one fo the most important pieces by the Arts and Crafts Movement, is now on display at the National Museum of Scotland after its recent acquisition.


25 May 2009


Textile by Ruth Black Click for full size image Highland Makers Open Studios in May

Artists and galleries in the north of Scotland open their doors for Highland Open Studios 2009 from 30 May to 7 June 2009.


11 May 2009


Blue teapot by Ruth Elizabeth Jones Click for full size image May Spring Fling in Dumfries & Galloway

The seventh Spring Fling open studios event takes place in Dumfries & Galloway from 23 to 25 May 2009.
11 May 2009


Asentamiento Dress by Julie Cook 2006 © Julie Cook/ Crafts Council 2007 Click for full size image Object as Muse Opens in Fife

Object as Muse, which presents six different artists' responses to the Asentamiento Dress by textile artist Julie Cook, is on at Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery from 9 May to 21 June 2009.
11 May 2009