Several Scottish makers are among the 500 exhibitors taking part in this year’s British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate.

Now in its 26th year, the event gives leading designer makers from across Britain and Ireland an opportunity to show their new collections to buyers.

The event balances established makers with newcomers and this year Scottish jewellers Hannah Louise Lamb and Clare Hillerby will be taking part for the first time.  They join returning Scottish exhibitors including ceramicist Maggie Broadley, glass artist Kim Bramley and jewellery Alison Macleod.

Handwriting is the starting point for Clare’s jewellery in which she uses randomly selected and gathered old postcards, letters and documents.  She introduces colour through stamps combining contrasting graphics of words, numbers, pattern and imagery.

Hannah’s inspiration comes from decorative motifs and colours from wall coverings and interior fabrics, pets and simple iconic imagery from around the house. The techniques used are intricate hand piercing, surface texturing, and traditional jewellery fabrication skills combining silver with materials such as silk, felt and semi-precious stones.

The work on display ranges from jewellery, handbags, hats and fashion accessories to contemporary ceramics, glassware, canvases, sculptures and soft furnishings. 

The British Craft Trade Fair is on from 15 to17 April 2007 in Hall 1, The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.  Find out more at  www.bctf.co.uk

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