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newsletter
November 2016
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Welcome to our November Newsletter, the last one of 2016 - where has the year disappeared to!? Many of you who receive our Newsletter are also regular readers of craft&design magazine, but some of you perhaps haven’t seen a recent copy of craft&design and therefore may not have heard our latest news? After more than 30 years of publishing our magazine, Paul and I recently announced that we feel the time is right to make some changes and, after a great deal of consideration, we have decided to make issue 250 March/April 2017 the last printed magazine that we produce.We started our magazine way back in 1983 and have obviously seen many changes since then, in the craft industry as well as in our personal lives - not least the fact that we are now more than three decades older and need to realistically look at what the future might be for ourselves and craft&design.So as I write, our web man is busy redesigning our websites www.craftanddesign.net and www.craftmaker.co.uk, ready to relaunch them both later next year. Already renowned as a focal point for great British craft and design, 2017 will see our websites taking on a brand new look and an exciting new role within the industry.Meanwhile, our current magazine is on sale now, and there are two more issues still to publish, both will be available to order via our website from 15 December onwards, so be sure not to miss them!
On sale now!craft&design magazine November/December Issue 248 featuring ceramics by Meghan Downs, our Best Newcomer Award Winner at BCTF 2016.
Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
The Old Truman Brewery, London
2nd - 4th April 2017
10th - 12th September 2017
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Sparkle 2016Contemporary Craft & Gourmet Food Fair 18 November 6-8.30pm, 19 & 20 November 10am-5pm
The Landmark Arts Centre is the place to prepare for a truly ‘sparkling’ Christmas – more than 66 individual designer makers showing a dazzling range of contemporary craft and design plus a separate area dedicated to a mouth-watering selection of culinary delights to tantalise your tastebuds.A diverse range of designer makers from sumptuous designer made textiles including luxury silk ties & knitwear to delicious homemade cakes that are little works of art; from glittering gold & silver jewellery to delicious artisan chocolate; from quirky ceramics & handmade glass to exquisite handmade cards, handbags and so much more from all over the country – a truly exceptional shopping experience.This year we are offering Papercutting Taster Workshops with Christine Green. A special chance to learn the basics. For information please email [email protected] and buy an extraordinary range of distinctive gifts and delicious gourmet food in the superb Grade II* listed surroundings of the Landmark Arts Centre.www.landmarkartscentre.org Helen Brice
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CALL FOR ENTRIES Applications are open for multi award-winning The Contemporary Craft Festival
The Contemporary Craft Festival is one of the UK’s largest and much loved craft events, which sees 200 diverse and talented makers of contemporary craft selling directly to up to 10,000 members of the public. The Festival includes Start UP, a specially designed area for businesses in the early stages of their career. Open to makers from across the UK and Ireland working to the highest standards in ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials and paper. No paintings, photography or musical instruments. Greetings cards are only accepted as part of a range, not the sole product. Full criteria are on our website. The Festival is selected by an independent panel of industry professionals. The festival is set in a marquee village in idyllic parkland on the edge of Dartmoor in South Devon with excellent transport links via road, train and air. Our additional on-site educational programme includes demonstrations by some of the UK’s leading craft practitioners and workshops for all ages. Online application deadlines: The Contemporary Craft Festival, 6pm Friday 25 November Start UP, 6pm Friday 27 January Online applications only viacraftsatboveytracey.co.uk/apply Enquiries: [email protected] www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk
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Craft Market Kendal25, 26 & 27 November
Once again Kendal hosts the prestigious ‘Craft Market Kendal’ at the Brewery Arts Centre. This annual showcase of everything that is outstanding about Cumbrian art and craft will provide the opportunity to buy high quality Christmas gifts at affordable prices for those special people. Organiser and artist Jan Huntley Peace, who produces beautiful jewellery and delicate porcelain vessels inspired by vintage lace and birds, says, “Craft Market Kendal is something special, it heralds the start of Christmas preparations in South Lakes. Exhibitors are all hand-picked for their levels of excellence in their own particular medium or craft. The show provides a fantastic atmosphere of creativity and inspiration supported by live music and seasonal refreshments. We welcome back regulars such as award winning ceramicists Rebecca Callis, James Hake and Gwen Bainbridge. We have many exhibitors joining us for the first time such as Von Allen with her amazing ‘Heartfelt Dogs’ all one off needle felted characterful dogs and Penny Hunt’s beautiful sgraffito earthenware plates, bowls and plaques inspired by rivers and the upland fells.“Craft Market Kendal caters for all tastes and interests. Included is pewter jewellery by Maria Santos-Alcantara, handmade books by Elizabeth Shorrock and artisan textiles by Jan Beadle. Milana Felt, Oubas Knitwear (who boast Allan Bennett as a client!) and ‘Memo Illustration’ specialising in hand screen printed vintage style stationary will broaden the appeal of this popular event.”www.breweryarts.co.uk
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Gifted Contemporary Christmas Market
Sat 3 and Sun 4 Dec 2016 10am — 4pm
Join us for a special advent weekend of high quality craft, local specialist food and a fun packed
programme of artist led drop-in workshops, a Christmas craft trail, gallery activities,
demonstrations, musicians and exhibitions. Free, everyone welcome
The National Centre for Craft and Design Navigation Wharf, Carre Street,
Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TW
Cockpit Arts Christmas Open StudiosHolborn • 24 - 27 November Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London, WC1N 2NPTubes: Holborn, Chancery Lane & Russell Square
Deptford • 2 - 4 December18-22 Creekside London, SE8 3DZRail: Deptford or DLR: Deptford Bridge
Join us in our 30th Anniversary year and meet over 170 makers, see behind the scenes in the studios, and buy work direct from Cockpit Arts’ master craftspeople and artist-makers, past and present. Ceramicists, jewellers, textile designers, shoemakers… and many other crafts. Enter our Prize Draw to win vouchers to spend with Cockpit makers.Featured showcase selection by Jo Newton, Head of Buying for Fashion, Beauty and Home, Fortnum & Mason. Delicious food by Hand Made Food café.Entry: Holborn - £5 (includes free entry to Deptford). Deptford - Friday - donations welcome, Sat & Sun £3.www.cockpitarts.com
Vessel by Lush Designs, Necklace by Jenny Llewellyn, Summer Open Studios 2016. Images Inge Clemente.
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Yarnaholics Alert The Crochet Chain and AboutMyArea EN9 community website have joined forces again to organise the fourth Waltham Abbey Wool Show on 15 January at Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel, Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LX from 10am to 4pm.There will be exhibitors’ stands with luscious hand dyed yarns, beautiful handmade wool and felt items, unique knit and crochet kits, a wide selection of accessories from buttons to crochet hooks for sale, demonstrations of spinning, rag-rugging, weaving and wire knitting, and craft workshops in crochet, knitting, wire knitting, wire crochet, weaving, felting and spinning. There will be colourful array of unique hand crafted products looking for a new home too. Diana Bensted of The Crochet Chain: “This show has given us the opportunity to challenge the outdated old fashioned view of traditional crafts and show that knitting and crochet can be modern, exciting and funky”.Kate Towerzey, Site Editor of AboutMyArea community website adds: “We’re looking forward to bringing together an inspiring mix of independent yarn hand dyers, hand-made garment designers, producers of craft tools and accessories, plus guild demonstrations and workshops combining to create a memorable and enjoyable day out.” Full details of the exhibitors and workshops will be available online shortly at: www.walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk
http://www.livingcrafts.co.uk/emerging-designers
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Saturday 5th November to 24th December
“ I n t h e F o r e s t o F t h e n I g h t ”Featuring artwork by Catherine Hyde, Flora McLachlan and Kate Betty Smith
Gallery
Open daily from 10 a.m. n Ceramics n Glass n Jewellery n Paintings n Prints n Sculpture
‘Botanicals’ at Malthouse Kitchen Bar Salmon Springs, Stroud GL6 6NUPresented by SIT SelectUntil 28 November
Three textile graduates from Bath Spa University Textile Design will exhibit hand painted and printed cloth and wallpapers. All three have set up their own interior businesses after leaving University and SIT select celebrates their talent and innovation. Chloe Gregory graduated in 2015 and is now setting up a business with Annie James designing and screenprinting unique interior textiles and wallpapers. They welcome enquiries for new commissions. Rhian Beynon graduated in 2016 and also is open to commissions and to discuss new designs. All three create inspiring original designs and SIT select wishes them every success in their careers. www.sitselect.org | www.sitblog.co.uk
Clay Barn Winter Exhibition Clay Barn, Redhill, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6NQ25 - 28 November
A four day exhibition, open to all, six artists showing seven disciplines - at Clay Barn - a delightfully informal and welcoming venue, just four miles west of Stratford Upon Avon. Enjoy meeting the artists and learning about how they make their work. Kate Wrigglesworth - artist; Paul Thomas - letter carving in wood; Pauline Thomas - machine embroidery, Judith Price - jeweller, Beryl Morgans - glass artist and Louise Darby - potter & photographer.www.louisedarby.co.uk
Anne James Chloe Gregory
Rhian Beynon
Pauline Thomas embroidery lavender bags
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Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. LE65 1RU
01332 863337 | [email protected] Open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 11am – 4pm
www.ferrersgallery.co.uk
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Christmas with The Leeds Craft Centre and Design Gallery You really will be spoilt for choice with these exciting new shows at The Craft Centre and Design Gallery Leeds in the run up to Christmas - they continue into the New Year until 7 January.
On Yer Doorstepwww.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!on-yer-doorstep-christmas-2016/c20i2Showcasing the talent that’s right on our doorstep!
Up Frontwww.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!up-front-christmas-2016/co2Contemporary ceramics, wood, wire, textiles and works in mixed media.
In the Spotlightwww.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!in-the-spotlight-2016/cl04Jewellery, turned wood, porcelain, small keepsake items and lots more.
The Jewellery Showwww.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!the-jewellery-show-christmas-2016/c1b6mCutting edge contemporary jewellery design.
Print Exhibition – John Duffin (Until 25 February)www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!john-duffin-winter-print-exhibition/c1ljtA member of The Royal Society of Painter Printmakers.
Solo Ceramic Showcase – Christine Cummingswww.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!christine-cummings-winter-ceramic-showca/ci1f Beautifully hand crafted animal sculptures, bringing Christine’s research and sketches to life; the finished pieces complemented by her own unique method of Raku and smoke firing.
‘Collective: a Maker’s Exhibition’ at The Showcase and The Gallery, Craft Central,33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS15 - 20 November.
Thirteen of Britain’s most exciting new designer-makers are staging ‘Collective: a Maker’s Exhibition’, showcasing a unique blend of styles and media, including jewellery and textile designs, stylish, modern furnishings, laser-cut marquetry and breathtaking ceramics. All thirteen are members of the Craft Council’s prestigious Hothouse scheme, an intensive yearly development programme that gives selected emerging makers the tools and skills to create a sustainable and successful business. All were awarded places as the southern cohort of Hothouse 2016, and decided to work together as a group to create a unique, multi-disciplinary show of contemporary craft “made with passion and pride”. This is an opportunity for the public to buy hand-made craft direct from the maker.www.craftcentral.org.uk
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INCHMORE GALLERY
Original art, glass, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, photography and textiles by established and
emerging Scottish artists.
Regularly changing group and mixed exhibitions.
Open 10am–5pm Tue–Sat and by appointment.
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Tel: 07777652953 [email protected] www.inchmoregallery.co.uk
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Kath Libbert Jewellery GalleryNew Tastes – Twelve New Graduates10 November - 29 January
Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, which this year celebrates twenty years at Salts Mill, Saltaire, has selected and exhibited the work of new graduates since its inception. In numerous cases these emerging talents have gone on to gain wide acclaim for their work, and many continue to be represented by the gallery. For the exhibition New Tastes Kath serves up twelve sumptuous collections cooked up by new graduates from all over the UK and Ireland: ‘Spotting and then supporting the work of cutting edge new graduates has always been extremely central to the ethos of the gallery. Forging a career straight out of college is really challenging. Now, more than ever, it is vital to exhibit and encourage these incredibly talented jewellers and metalsmiths at this formative stage in their careers.’Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, Salts Mill, Saltaire, Bradford BD18 3LAwww.kathlibbertjewellery.co.uk
Winter Exhibition at the New Ashgate GalleryWaggon Yard, Farnham GU9 7PS12 November – 7 January
The Christmas season brings together more than 50 artists and makers. Find craft-led gifts and unique ideas as well as inspiration from bespoke home decorations and wall art to adorable jewellery. Support the excellence in arts and crafts by the UK artists and makers in this special season. We are a charity: all funds raised are invested in cultivating arts and crafts through exhibition opportunities, professional practice programmes, mentoring and partnership projects. Buying art work Christmas will make a difference. Gift cards are available. Ask about Own Art, the scheme that makes buying art affordable by letting you spread the cost of your purchase over 10 months with an interest free loan, representative 0% APR.www.newashgate.org.uk
CECILIA COLMAN GALLERY
One of a Kind 10 November 2016 until end of January 2017
An exhibition of one-off pieces specifically created
to celebrate the forthcoming gallery’s 40th anniversary
Monday to Friday 10- 5.30pm - Saturday 2- 5pm
67 St. John’s Wood High Street, London NW8 7NLTel 0207-722 0686
Mary Samoli (A Jewel Made in Greece), Wild Flower Bracelet, gold-plated silver.
Victoria Radcliffe, ‘Whiskey on the Rocks’, Sterling silver mountain with cork stopper and crystal glass tumbler, 80mm x 80mm, 2016. Image Jerry Lampson
Hayley Brooks, Choker in Silicone and Aluminium
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London Glassblowing Studio 40th Anniversary Exhibition at Pyramid Gallery, 43 Stonegate, York YO1 8AWUntil 27 November
Pyramid Gallery in York is celebrating London Glassblowing Studio’s 40th anniversary with an exhibition of studio glass by the current studio team and founder Peter Layton, who is celebrating his 80th year. Pyramid Gallery has had a long association with London Glassblowing, going back over 30 years. Gallery owner Terry Brett recalls that upon taking over the business in 1994, his first sale to a customer was a very elegant white vase. “At that time I knew very little about the studio glass movement”, says Terry. “It was a glass collector from Germany who purchased that vase and it opened my eyes to an artform that has become a passion. Celebrating Peter’s 80th year is a very special moment for me, having exhibited in the 22 years some 250 pieces of glass that bear his signature!”The London Glassblowing glass exhibition - Peter Layton with Cathryn Shilling, Jochen Ott, Louis Thompson, Bruce Marks, Layne Rowe, Anthony Scala, Elliott Walker, Tim Rawlinson and Laura McKinley - is open daily 10am - 5pm and Sundays 12 noon - 4.30pm until 27 November.www.pyramidgallery.com
Michael Speller ‘Encompass’at The Clarendon Gallery, Dover Street, Mayfair W1S 4FF23 November - 7 December ‘Encompass’ is Michael Speller’s second solo show at the Clarendon Gallery.His newly created commission ‘Encompass’, which was unveiled earlier this year in Greenwich by HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was the inspiration for this show.‘Encompass’, commissioned by the Crown Charity, Greenwich Hospital, is made up of 210 figures that form an open bronze sphere. The individual figures represent serving and retired personnel from The Royal Navy and Royal Marines who receive support from the charity. Each individual is unique and has been moulded and impressed with objects and words that reference their lives and location. They form a protective shield that travels up the sphere culminating in the doomed roof, which is a reference to the architectural style of Sir Christopher Wren, who originally designed The Royal Naval College, Greenwich.‘Encompass’ considers the individual; their own personal journey through life, their relationships with family, friends and society as a whole and the support they give and gain from each other. The constant balancing of these factors is a theme that runs through all of Michael’s work; balance and counterbalance of his figures as they constantly strive to find an inner equilibrium.There will be 18 bronze pieces showing at The Clarendon, with 5 new works, as yet unseen, including a scaled down representation of the original ‘Encompass’.
www.michaelspeller.comwww.clarendonfineart.com
Encompass by Michael Speller
Black Paradiso group by Peter Layton Image Ester Segarra
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Creative CollaborationsA North East art gallery and a Scottish craft agency are sewing up their first year as collaborative partners with a new showcase spotlighting the work of makers north of the border. The partnership between The Biscuit Factory and Craft Scotland launched at the end of 2015 and has provided North East audiences with the chance to discover emerging talent.Craft Scotland is the national agency for craft and it works to unite, inspire and champion craft through creating opportunities for designer-makers in Scotland. As part of its ongoing relationship with The Biscuit Factory, six of the agency’s designer-makers are exhibiting and selling their work at the gallery this season.The line-up includes design duo Yellow Broom with their utilitarian handcrafted lighting; Chris Viviani with his ceramic and wooden kitchenware; ceramicist Jode Pankhurst who creates porcelain bottles, vases and pots; and Mairita Jonikane with her washable paper baskets. Two jewellers also feature: Cristina Zani, whose work combines natural and painted wood with precious and non-precious metals; and Cecilia Stamp, who explores a range of resin and enamel-based textures.The Biscuit Factory’s jewellery and textiles curator, Lauren Baker says: “Our collaboration with Craft Scotland over the past 12 months has provided an amazing platform to emerging makers establishing their creative practice, and I can’t wait to see how this new collection of work will integrate with the gallery’s more traditional offering.”The new Craft Scotland showcase at The Biscuit Factory runs until 9 January.
www.thebiscuitfactory.com www.craftscotland.org
Open every day 9 to 5 in the lead up to Christmas
1 High Street, CONWY LL32 8DBTel: 01492 593 590
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Crafts at The CourthouseFun creative workshops held at The Courthouse in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, by friendly, passionate and experienced tutors. They’re a great way to spend a few hours escapism, giving you the opportunity to create something unique for yourself - or perhaps a handmade gift for a loved one this Christmas! Coming up are workshops on Glass and Porcelain Christmas Decorations, Observational Drawing, Lino Printing, Velvet Devore. Full programme at www.ruralarts.org/workshops
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The Winter Tree by Kaffe Fassett at Standen 26 November – 2 January
Kaffe Fassett, renowned internationally for his bold use of colour, will unveil a winter tree, created specially for Standen, the National Trust’s Arts and Crafts house in Sussex. The collaboration this Christmas, of a winter tree and decorations throughout the house, is a vibrant way of interpreting the Arts and Crafts legacy at Standen, through the genius of a contemporary maker who has been likened to a modern day William Morris. Kaffe Fassett will create a signature tree in the courtyard, adorned with colourful handmade decorations. The designer’s work is part of museums and private collections around the world and this year’s commission at Standen follows on from a neon-decorated tree by the fashion designer Zandra Rhodes in 2015. Standen is much loved at Christmas for its beautiful decorated rooms, evoking the traditional festivities throughout the decades.Kaffe Fassett says: “As a child I was enchanted by Christmas, mainly because I saw a sober grown up world transformed into a theatrical fantasy of delight. I love being given the chance to bring back that childhood wonder before this beautifully preserved house.”National Trust General Manager Philip Barnes said: “Standen’s architect Philip Webb was a close friend and associate of William Morris and the influence of Morris is evident throughout the house. Standen is a special place, which will be brought to life by Kaffe Fassett’s new commission. The whole team is thrilled and
energised by Kaffe’s involvement. The ethos and philosophy of Arts and Crafts was radical in its day. We’re holding our breath for a bold, brilliant and colourful Winter Tree, which will be unveiled by the designer.”Following on from the Winter Tree is an exhibition of works by Kaffe Fassett at Standen House and Garden, 7 January – 23 April. There will also be two very special evenings on 16 February and 23 March, where Kaffe Fassett will talk about his work. £1.5 Booking essential: by phone 0344 249 1895 or at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standenAlso at Standen - Christmas Crafts selling exhibition: Thursday to Sunday 1-4, 8-11, 15-18 December, with local crafts and art pieces from artists of the Sussex Guild. www.thesussexguild.co.uk
Call for Makers: Rising Stars 2017 ExhibitionRising Stars is a platform for some of the most exciting new crafts by emerging makers from crafts and applied arts programmes across the UK. The programme will consist of the Rising Stars exhibition at New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, that enables new makers to access the market place and collectors; professional development including knowledge transfer and skills exchange; a national symposium; and a catalogue to act as a promotional tool for the selected makers. New Ashgate Gallery are delighted to present a professional development award of £500 and a solo exhibition for one of the makers. The dates are:• Exhibition and professional development events at New Ashgate Gallery, 4 March – 22 April 2017• Two professional development days and symposium at the New Ashgate Gallery and the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, 8 and 27 March 2017.Submissions are invited from:• undergraduates• postgraduates• recent graduates who completed their study in last 36 months. Deadline is 5 December 2016, 9:00am. There is no fee for applications. Further information: www.newashgate.org.uk/information-for-artists/call-for-makers-rising-stars-2017-at-new-ashgate-gallery
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Guild of Enamellers’ Bursary Award 2017The Guild of Enamellers is delighted to announce Emily Higham as the 2017 winner of their annual Bursary Award. Emily, who recently graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing, was introduced to enamelling in the second year of her degree programme and experimented with a variety of techniques before being drawn to the sgraffito technique. Emily’s submission portrays the beautiful colours and the aesthetical, fragile and organic quality beehives and honeycomb hold, whilst still resembling the structural shapes found within hives. The gradual build-up of powdered and liquid enamels on formed silver and sgraffito mark making allowed Emily to develop and translate her initial drawings into the Hive collection. The Bursary Award will allow Emily to build on her enamelling and jewellery making skills whilst setting up her studio and further developing the hive theme.The Guild is extremely grateful to joint sponsors The British Society of Enamellers, W G Ball Ltd, craft&design Magazine, Milton Bridge Ceramic Colours and Vitrum Signum for supporting the Bursary Award. Sponsorship will allow Emily to benefit from conference, workshop and masterclass attendance, printed and online resources, Guild teaching DVDs, editorial and promotion with craft&design, enamel equipment and supplies vouchers, enamel sample sets and one year’s membership of both the Guild of Enamellers and the British Society of Enamellers. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Hannah Duncan, Josefina Martinez and Leah Wadey were awarded runner-up prizes. The prize packages will encourage Emily and the runners-up to further develop their enamelling skills and exploration of the medium within the supportive networks offered.It was clear that the applicants had a real enthusiasm and flare for enamelling and the selection panel was impressed by the quality and diversity of the submissions. Both the Guild of Enamellers and the British Society of Enamellers will offer support and networking opportunities to all the applicants as they pursue their enamelling journey. Bursary applications for the 2018 Award will be available from April 2017 at www.guildofenamellers.orgJulie Rattray, Bursary Secretary
The Great Fire of LondonThe biennial Turning Competitions were held this year on 11th October, the day before the opening of Wizardry in Wood at Carpenters Hall. One of the four competitions was held commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London – wishing to focus on the rejuvenation and transformation of the city. The winner was announced during Wizardry in Wood as artist maker Louise Hibbert. Her imaginative entry represents the bakery in Pudding Lane where the fire started and is wrought in sycamore and acrylic paints. This limited edition design is available to order direct from Louise at £260 for each pair. www.louisehibbert.com www.wizardryinwood.com
Louise Hibbert Great Fire of London
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Jennifer Collierwww.facebook.com/jennifer.collier.77
craft&design Selected Maker of the Year 2016 and Gold Award for Specialist Media.
Front cover feature in craft&design magazine issue 247 September/October
Meghan Downs Ceramicswww.meghandownsceramics.co.uk
Winner of the craft&design Best Newcomer Award at BCTF 2016.
Front cover feature in craft&design magazine November/December issue 248
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www.pratimakramer.co.ukFeatured in the Makers Gallery,
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www.silversoles.co.ukFeatured in the Makers Gallery,
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Spencer Jenkins Sculptureswww.spencerjenkins.co.uk
Featured in the Makers Gallery, craft&design Magazine November/
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Stephanie Hopkins Jeweller & Metalsmith
www.stephaniehopkins.co.ukcraft &design Highly Commended
Newcomer at BCTF 2016Featured in craft&design November/
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