Team

Irene Kernan is responsible for leading organisational strategy and plans, and for providing leadership for the sector and team to champion Scottish contemporary craft. Irene oversees our programme and operations to ensure we meet our aims and reports directly to the Board.

Garvin will work over seven months with Craft Scotland to develop a pilot programe of learning and development sessions for the wider craft community. Garvin is a longstanding member of our Advisory Group and Applied Art Scotland’s committee, and has been a Race Equality Hub Board Member for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Gill Ramsay maintains our financial records and supports the production of the financial reports for the team, Board and funders.  

Gwenan Davies supports the planning, development and delivery of our events, exhibitions and COMPASS programmes. Liaising closely with makers and partners, Gwenan ensures our programme is delivered to a high-standard.

Hannah Scott assists with our day-to-day and programme administration and ensures the smooth running of the Craft Scotland office.

Jo Scott oversees our programme of events and exhibitions both in Scotland, UK and internationally. Jo works closely with our partners to develop high-quality projects and supports makers to develop their practice through our learning and development programme COMPASS.

Kerstie Barr supports the planning, development and delivery of our events, exhibitions and COMPASS programmes. Liaising closely with makers and workshop leaders, Kerstie ensures our programme is delivered to a high-standard.  

Tanwen Llewelyn coordinates Making Spaces, a key part of our Learning Programme. Tanwen works with partners across Scotland ensuring we offer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with contemporary craft and work with makers.

Veronique AA Lapeyre oversees the planning and implementation of our communications, PR and marketing, and our digital and communication strategy. Veronique creates multi-channel campaigns to raise the profile of Scottish contemporary craft and drive engagement.