Craft Scotland

📰 In the Press Our monthly feature in Artmag showcases the work of six skilled makers from our Craft Directory (Published 10 Jan 2025). January’s edition features Andrew Lamb, Alison Kinnaird MBE, Katie Charleson, Sheng Zhang, Patricia Shone and Soizig Carey. Read the full article: https://buff.ly/42dc9sg Craft Scotland’s Directory is the go-to destination for those passionate about supporting Scottish craft and finding beautiful handmade objects. #ContemporaryCraft #CraftScotland #MakerOfThings

⭐ Closing Soon: Round 10 of the Jorum Craft Award! Makers, apply for a grant of up to £1,000 to assist with the development of your creative practice. Deadline: 21 Jan 2025  Learn More: https://buff.ly/3ZB4b9v Round 10 of the Jorum Craft Award invites proposals for new work exploring the intersection between technical skill and material innovation. This round, one applicant will be successful and receive a grant of £500 - £1,000. The Jorum Craft Award is a materials-focused grant supported by @Jorum Studio, in association with Craft Scotland. Jorum Studio is a Scottish perfumer established in 2010 - creating perfumes conceived of the head, nurtured with heart, crafted by hand.   Image: Round 6 Winner Sequoia Barnes / Photography by Sally Jubb #CraftScotland #MakerOpportunities #ContemporaryCraft

🎉 Diana Sykes receives recognition for services to the craft sector The Craft Scotland team has returned to the wonderful news that Board member Diana Sykes has been recognised in the New Years Honours list! Diana will receive a British Empire Medal for services to visual arts and craft in Fife. Her work in previous roles leading Crawford Arts Centre and as Director of Fife Contemporary has helped to make Scotland’s craft sector the vibrant community it is today. In addition, Diana continues to generously share her vision, commitment and passion for craft as a voluntary board member of Craft Scotland and Off the Rails Arthouse in Ladybank. Thank you and congratulations Diana from us all! Image 1: Diana Sykes / Photography by Carolyn Scott Image 2: Opening of Diana’s JD Fergusson exhibition at the Crawford Arts Centre, St Andrews, 1982 / Photography by Peter Adamson. Image 3: Diana and Fife maker Susie Redman at Craft Scotland’s Showcase at Collect 2024 / Photography by Iona Wolff

🎄 Seasons Greetings from Craft Scotland As the year draws to a close, the team and Board at Craft Scotland extend our heartfelt thanks to the makers, curators, educators, and partners who have been integral to our vibrant programme in 2024. Moving into 2025, we remain dedicated to supporting and celebrating the extraordinary craft community here in Scotland that enriches all our lives. 🔔 Please note that the Craft Scotland office will be closed from 5pm, Fri 20 Dec, and will re-open on Mon 13 Jan 2025. We will also be taking a break on our social media platforms. In the meantime, please feel free to email us at hello@craftscotland.org and we will get back to you upon our return. The team and Board hope you have a restful and restorative festive break. Image: Fernweh UK / Photography by the artist #CraftScotland

🔎 Discover New Resources to Help with Applications Craft Scotland currently has a bumper crop of opportunities available! To assist with completing your application we have put together some resources and guides for makers and craft professionals. ⭐ Delve into 'A Maker’s Guide to Applications', our new short guide with recommendations to support applications to Craft Scotland’s open-calls: https://buff.ly/4gILKGQ ⭐ Explore further resources on COMPASS: Online, our free-to-access digital learning platform: https://buff.ly/4gmW0ET We've recently published a new course on 'Promoting Your Craft Business', which includes guides on writing a strong Maker Statement and taking your own photography. Image: COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme 2019 / Photography by Ellie Morag #CraftScotland #MakerOpportunities #SupportMakers

⭐ Maker Opp: Apply to Join Our Craft Directory Applications are now open to list your practice on the Craft Directory, Scotland’s go-to destination for contemporary craft. Winter Deadline: 5 Feb 2025 Learn More: https://buff.ly/41sV5hB For a yearly fee of £49, your digital portfolio will be listed on our popular website, and you’ll receive benefits including: • Spotlights on our social media, website and newsletters • Press and PR opportunities • Connecting with an online audience of curators, buyers, academics and journalists Image: Islay Spalding / Photography by Lydia Smith #ContemporaryCraft #MakersMovement #CraftScotland

📣 We want to hear from you! Share your perspective on Fair Work in the culture sector by filling out our short Fair Work Survey. Closing: 12 Jan 2025 Learn more and complete the survey: https://buff.ly/4gkHTQh Craft Scotland has the opportunity to feed into the development of a Culture-Specific Fair Work Agreement by the Scottish Government. We would like to hear from makers, craft curators and craft professionals about their experiences and views on Fair Work to help inform our response. Photography by Yana Hurska, courtesy of Unsplash

❄️Discover 6 more talented makers from our Craft Directory! This winter, explore work from our featured makers that captures the icy tones and crisp beauty of frost. December and January’s featured makers are Avesha Dewolfe, BAKKA, Fenfolio, Jessamy Kelly, Kathryn Hinton and SHY Design Studio. Explore the full Craft Directory: https://buff.ly/44rrZyd Craft Scotland’s Craft Directory is the go-to destination for those passionate about supporting contemporary Scottish craft and looking for beautiful handmade objects. Image 1: Fenfolio / Photography by the artist Image 2: BAKKA / Photographer unknown Image 3: Kathryn Hinton / Photography by the artist Image 4: Avesha Dewolfe / Photography by the artist Image 5: SHY Design Studio / Photography by the artist Image 6: Jessamy Kelly / Photographer unknown #MakersMovement #CraftScotland #ContemporaryCraft

📦 Selling to Europe? New General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) takes effect today Fri 13 Dec. If you sell new, used, repaired, or reconditioned products in the EU, EEA or Northern Ireland through any sales channel this applies to you. We know many makers are unsure how to comply, and our colleagues at Crafts Council have put together a GPSR Guide PDF to help. ➡️ Download the Guide now: https://buff.ly/4fiiS7d As this new legislation takes effect, Craft Scotland is committed to keeping the Scottish craft sector informed. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the team at hello@craftscotland.org.

⭐ Round 10 of the Jorum Craft Award is Now Open! Apply for a materials-focused grant of up to £1,000 to assist with the development of your craft practice. Deadline: 21 Jan 2025  Learn More: https://buff.ly/3ZB4b9v We are inviting proposals from makers for new bodies of work exploring the intersection between technical skill and material innovation. One applicant will be successful this round and receive a grant of £500 - £1,000. Round 10 of the Jorum Craft Award does not have a set theme. The Jorum Craft Award is a materials-focused grant supported by @Jorum Studio, in association with Craft Scotland. Image: Round 9 Winner Soorin Shin of Wobbly Digital / Photography by the artist