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Glass Installation Creates Spiritual Space
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‘On the Map’ is an international touring exhibition of ...
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A review by Caroline Ednie of 'Pushing the Boundaries' an exhibition of new work by the Scottish Basketmakers Circle.
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On 9 and 10 September 2006 craftscotland held its ...
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North Lands Creative Glass celebrates its tenth anniversary in ...
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Anna King has been invited to hold a Retrospective ...
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A 'Haute Kilture' collection of funky ‘art’ kilts and sporrans by Malcolm Cruickshank brings Scottish traditional dress into the 21st century.
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The Six Cities Design Festival, Scotland’s biggest ever celebration of design, takes place from 17 May to 3 June across Scotland.
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We are currently discussing what craftscotland would like to ...
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Glass artist Keiko Mukaide has created a thought provoking installation called The Memory of Place at York St Mary's.
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Caroline Ednie reviews The Cutting Edge: Scotland's contemporary crafts, a touring exhibition showing innovative work by thirty Scottish makers.
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Notice: Monday 4 June 2007
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Chased Chopped Stabbed Blasted 2007 is reviewed for craftscotland ...
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Origin: The London Craft Fair, taking place in London ...
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The Dick Institute in Kilmarnock hosts Treasure, a selling ...
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The Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2007: Jewellery exhibition is ...
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Scissors Paper Stone is reviewed on behalf of craftscotland ...
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Cathie Pilkington, a graduate of 1990, is now an ...
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craftscotland presented work by thirteen Scottish leading and emerging ...
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craftscotland at Homes & Interiors Scotland 2008
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‘An Leabhar Mor: The Great Book of Gaelic’ is ...
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The Shetland Arts & Crafts Association’s Great Gravit, or ...
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Catriona Baird, exhibition project curator, explains the background to The Cutting Edge alongside a photographic preview of work from the exhibition.
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Dale Idiens reviews Collect 07: the International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects at the V&A in London.
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The Masters Fashion Promenade 2006 at Glasgow School of Art showcased work by nine postgraduate students from around the world studying MDes Textiles as Fashion.
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Echoes of the past came into the present in Mackay Country in November 2006 when textile artist, Deirdre Nelson, and paper artist, Joanne Kaar, were artists in residence.
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A review on behalf of craftscotland by Dale Idiens of the exhibition Green, which features work on the theme of recyling by members of design-ED.
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Ideas for bringing autumn into the home from silversmith Beth Legg, basketmaker Lise Bech, glass designers Glasstorm and ceramicist Veronica Newman.
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The exhibition 'Reflections: a Decade of North Lands Creative Glass' is reviewed on behalf of craftscotland by Caroline Ednie.
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Success for Scottish designers as exhibitors are chosen for the first Origin: the London Craft Fair, which replaces Chelsea Crafts Fair in 2006.
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Hazel Tindall defends her title as the World's fastest knitter while student Jenny McHardy challenges perceptions with her knitted 'urban armour'.
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Dale Idiens reviews 'gifted', the first selling exhibition to be held in the Royal Museum.
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An exhibition of new jewellery and silversmithing from Scotland, 100% Proof, is reviewed on behalf of craftscotland by Caroline Ednie.
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A solo exhibition of new baskets by Anna King in Tokyo features new work inspired by Japan and her first completely covered baskets.
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Ceramicist Frances Priest, currently working as artist in residence in a school in Thailand, shares her experiences and adventures.
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Scottish graduate Jenny McHardy confronts perceptions and creates intimidating knitting.
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Ceramicist Frances Priest shares her Thailand experience of creating a suspended installation with children from the Fountain of Life.
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An interview with American artist Patrick Dougherty who constructed the Big Willow sculpture on the Brahan Estate near Dingwall in May 2006.
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100% Proof, an exhibition of new work in jewellery and silversmithing from Scotland, unites makers from across the generations.
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A review by Caroline Ednie of the 'Digital Perceptions' exhibition which focused on the impact of digital technology on contemporary textile art.
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Review of the 'Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2004: Furniture' exhibition by Hamid van Koten.
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A touring exhibition of new work by ceramicist Craig Mitchell is held at the Ruthin Craft Centre.
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Innovative Crafts brings craft to unexpected locations during Doors Open Day Edinburgh 2005.
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Caroline Ednie, on behalf of craftscotland, reviews 'Maker - Wearer - Viewer', an exhibition of contemporary narrative jewellery from twenty European countries.
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Maggy Stead discusses Tim Stead's life and work in an exclusive craftscotland interview with Caroline Ednie.
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'With the Grain', an exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh exploring the life and work of furniture designer Tim Stead, is reviewed for craftscotland by Caroline Ednie.
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Exhibition curator Lesley Jackson looks at the career and achievements of textile designer Bernat Klein.
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Find out about the Scottish designers who were selected to go to Chelsea Crafts Fair 2005.
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Book artist, Rachel Hazell, transforms a breathtaking Antarctic expedition into tissue bergs.
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The witches of Culross influence an atmospheric textile installation in Culross Palace by Deirdre Nelson.
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The rituals surrounding paper fascinated Joanne Kaar during her five month residency in Taiwan and this summer she will be passing on her experiences in a series of workshops with visiting student Ding-Way Lin.
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Valerie Pragnell inventively re-creates the craftscotland logo using red and green willow, Tibetan cherry bark and handmade paper.
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The interrelationship between textiles and jewellery was explored in a conversation between textile artist Sara Brennan and jeweller Susan Cross held as part of ‘Handwerk: Conversations in EuroCraft’ during Collect at the V&A.
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The Country Living Fair 2005 (14 to 17 April) sold work by designers from across Scotland.
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craftscotland reviews 'The Dangers of Sewing and Knitting', a unique and humorous exhibition of pieces by textile artist Deirdre Nelson.
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Everyone who walks down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and past the new Scottish Parliament Building will pass by the Canongate Wall. Stonecarver, Gillian Forbes, explains her involvement in this project and reveals the secrets of the wall.
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Several important applied arts commissions can be seen in the new Scottish Parliament Building. Discover what they are and how to decipher the hidden texts interwoven in the tapestry by Margaret Hodge.
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A bold idea by two young jewellers has led to the first gallery space outside London specifically selling jewellery and a new workshop for graduates.
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A series of crafts residencies in schools mark the first step towards giving every child in Scotland the chance to experience contemporary craft.
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The Glasgow Jewellery Project exhibition, featuring more than fifty photographs and quotes from the jewellery-wearing public, is touring libraries in Glasgow until March 2005. Find out the inspiration behind the project and what people said about their jewellery.
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Glass artist and musician Alison Kinnaird MBE has combined music with glass in her award winning artwork, Psalmsong, currently on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Find out how she fused her two passions to create a unique and innovative artwork.
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Find out more about basketmaker and willow weaver Lizzie Farey who has won the BBC Homes & Antiques Magazines' inaugural 'Talent Around Britain' £5,000 bursary award.
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Chelsea Crafts Fair celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and a record number of Scottish makers will be travelling to London to show their work and join in the celebrations.
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In an exclusive interview with craftscotland during the 'Challenging Craft' conference in Aberdeen, keynote speaker Gijs Bakker, jewellery and industrial designer, and co-founder of Droog Design, discusses his work.
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craftscotland reviews the first Scottish exhibition of contemporary hand-cut lettering by the Scottish Lettercutters Association which took place in Edinburgh in September 2004.
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Two Scottish designer/makers explain how visiting Japan has brought both business and inspiration.
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craftscotland reviews the anniversary exhibition by the Scottish Potters Association which took place at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh during August 2004.
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Review of 'Contained Spaces' exhibition with basketmaking from Botswana, India, Japan and Scotland.
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The Scottish Potters Association will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a major exhibition of new work at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in August 2004.
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A moment of inspiration leads to an innovative exhibition of contemporary craft curated by primary school children.
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Discover the sources of inspiration for three of Scotland's leading silversmiths - Malcolm Appleby, Adrian Hope and Michael Lloyd.
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How a search for a sugeta led to a Taiwan residency.
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Woodturner Liz O'Donnell reveals how Co-operatives, ingenuity and skills drive crafts in Swaziland and South Africa.
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Six young people revive traditional boat-building.
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Research Trip and Exhibition OpportunityFebruary
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A new project has been set up by Shetland Arts Trust and other agencies to develop the 21st century potential of ...
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The Scottish Arts Council's Crafts Strategy envisages crafts, including ...
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The Worshipful Company of Glaziers has announced details of the Stevens Competition 2004 which is open to young ...
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VETRATE ARTISTICHE TOSCANE will hold intensive summer workshops in the following subjects:
Glass Fusing: June ...
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Clay in Bloom is a new contemporary travelling exhibition to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Scottish Potters ...
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Goldsmiths’ Fair is Britain’s most prestigious selling exhibition for contemporary jewellers and silversmiths. It’s ...
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Lunenburg Seaside Craft School is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of full and partial tuition ...
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Part time fixed term contractFee £3000
This Residency has been created to provide school pupils in West Lothian with ...
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Every Christmas the 'Dazzle' jewellery exhibition is held at the National Theatre on the South Bank, London. It is a ...
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World Crafts Council (WCC) forty years old in 2004, is an international, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation ...
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North Lanarkshire Council’s Education Services are applying to the Scottish Art Council for a Craft Residency scheme ...
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Inches Carr Trust Craft Bursaries information
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Images of Work
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The Juno Gallery in Kirn on the outskirts of ...
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The Castle Gallery in Inverness was opened two years ...
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British Council Grants to Artists Scheme
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Elements of Change is a three year maker in ...
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IDEASFACTORY Scotland is a Channel 4 Education initiative to ...
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craftscotland directory members are reporting emails from VendorPro.com offering ...
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Attending a week long selling event takes a lot ...
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We have a tremendous resource of experienced Chelsea exhibitors ...
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