Craft Community

Studio & Workshop Spaces Call for Studio Applications at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Applications are invited for studios at ESW from artists and makers working within contemporary sculpture practice.  

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Project Open Call: Made of Fife

Made of Fife: A Call for Material Makers, Researchers and Practitioners

Closing date: 12 Oct 2026

Exhibit & Sell Birmingham Jewellery Biennial

Apply to exhibit at Birmingham Jewellery Biennial.

Closing date: 6 Sep 2026

Exhibit & Sell Applications Open for Alchemy: Goldsmiths Scotland

Alchemy: Goldsmiths Scotland is a new fair of contemporary jewellery and silver in Scotland.

Closing date: 5 Oct 2026

Professional Development Editors' Table: How to Tell Your Story and Navigate The Media

Online workshop for independent makers, designers and artists led by Debika Ray.

Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

Professional Development Forge Ahead - Professional Development Programme

Cockpit’s award-winning Business Incubation Team presents Forge Ahead, a professional development programme for established makers.

Awards & Competitions Eileen Lewenstein Prize for Critical Writing

The Eileen Lewenstein Prize supports new and emerging voices in writing on studio ceramics and clay art.

Closing date: 28 Feb 2027

Studio & Workshop Spaces Birnam Arts: Tutors Call Out

Birnam Arts are looking for passionate tutors and facilitators to lead creative workshops.

Closing date: 7 Mar 2027

Volunteering Join the Council of Visual Arts Scotland

Three positions are open to join the council and work with the VAS team to deliver an exciting programme of events.

Exhibit & Sell Handmade Oxford | The International Contemporary Craft Festival

Are you an independent designer–maker ready to reach a new audience in Oxfordshire?

Studio & Workshop Spaces Make Space for Your Craft - Resident Workshop Bays Available

Take your creative business to the next level with a professional workshop space to rent in a supportive maker community.

Professional Development The INKubator Programme 2027

Designed by jewellers, for jewellers. Ten months of technical training, mentoring and professional development to help you build a thriving creative practice.

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026