Craft Scotland

🎄 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

📢 The Craft Directory Has Re-opened for Craft Destinations! Join the Craft Directory and reach new audiences in Scotland and beyond. Become part of Scotland’s go-to destination for contemporary craft and connect with a dynamic network of venues offering meaningful craft experiences across Scotland. Winter Deadline: 5 Feb 2024 Learn More: https://buff.ly/41sV5hB For a yearly fee of £79, your unique venue profile will be listed on our popular website, and be seen by our online audience of visitors, curators, buyers, academics and journalists. You’ll also receive a host of other benefits such as spotlights in our social media and newsletters and being featured in our Craft Week Scotland campaigns. Image: FOLD / Courtesy of The Barn #ScottishCraft #ContemporaryCraft #CraftScotland

📰 In the Press Our monthly feature in @artmaguk shares the work of six talented makers from our Craft Directory (Published 6 Dec 2024). The makers featured in December’s festive edition are Anna Liebmann, Lucy MacDonald of Arra Textiles, Jennifer Alford, Elin Isaksson, Hannah Louise Lamb and Jay Rubenstein. Read the full article: https://buff.ly/3ZNRlWJ Craft Scotland’s Directory is the go-to destination for those passionate about supporting Scottish craft and finding beautiful handmade objects. #ContemporaryCraft #CraftScotland #MakerOfThings

⭐ Maker Opp: COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme 2025 Develop the skills you need to create a successful and sustainable creative and business practice. Applications are now open to join our COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme, beginning in March 2025. Deadline: 28 Jan 2025 Learn more: https://buff.ly/4f4yXgA The programme takes a practical approach to nurturing a creative business through the early stages of development. Participants will learn about finance, marketing, branding, selling effectively, developing resilience and a wide range of invaluable creative development skills. Image: COMPASS: Emerging Maker Residential 2022 / Photography by Neil Hanna #MakerOpportunities #EmergingMakers #SupportMakers