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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 25, 2015 at 6:56am

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grow faster & go global

Dear Innovator,

"Innovate UK 2014 has been an incredible event for us. We had senior individuals or delegations from Japan, Ecuador, Mexico, China, Australia and Italy who have expressed not only strong interest in our technology but have already requested follow-up meetings" - Ashley Bryant, VTOL Technologies

Less than 3 weeks to go..secure your place at the innovation event of the year

With £56 million worth of business wins last year being attributed to the event, this year's event is shaping up to become the UK’s biggest innovation event yet.

Innovate 2015, 9th & 10th November, Old Billingsgate, London

Register ​here http://engage.innovateuk.org/technologystrategyboardlz/lz.aspx?p1=0...
How can your business benefit from Innovate 2015 ?

Meet international buyers/investors: book your meeting with international investors here
Meet market experts from a range of sectors: book your meeting with our experts in your sector
Get first-hand info on private & public sector funding & support: more info on our support zone here
Excellent networking opportunities: view profiles of other delegates attending
Listen to top inspirational speakers: see full list of speakers here
See the very best of UK innovation: See who’s exhibiting
Find out more or view the event's agenda here.

Tickets are limited, don’t miss out!

Book now or email support@innovate2015event.com / call us on +44 020 7034 4842 for your questions.


Kind regards,


David Phillips
Event Specialist

UK Trade & Investment
Level 1 Victoria 3
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET


Manju Rani
Events Manager

Innovate UK
A1, North Star House
North Star Avenue
Swindon SN2 1UE

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 25, 2015 at 6:55am

Only 3 weeks to go...

This festive season, avoid the high street and opt for handmade at the annual showcase of the very best of contemporary British craft and design at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Browse exceptional crafts, buy unique and original gifts or commission a bespoke piece of work directly from over 120 of the UK’s finest designer-makers, each handpicked by a panel of industry experts.

The show is a wonderful opportunity to shop for exquisite ceramics, glass, furniture, textiles, jewellery and silverware in a beautiful, historic venue. Makers will be on hand throughout the weekend to talk to you about their work and showcase their collections, inviting you to learn how your favourite pieces are made and to discover the story behind that perfect gift.


Booking tickets

Visitors to the show can book tickets in advance via our website for only £8.

Tickets will also be available to purchase on the door for £10 / £8 concessions.

Check handmadeinbritain.co.uk to plan your visit to Chelsea Old Town Hall.
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 25, 2015 at 6:52am

last day today The Design and Craft Fair
22nd - 25th October, 2015

MADE LONDON is fast becoming one of the top selling events for designer makers in Europe. We aim to present an enjoyable fair, showcasing the very best and most original makers in this country and beyond, exhibiting and selling their highest quality designs direct to the public. Visitors to MADE LONDON are always impressed by the variety, quality and originality of the craft and design on show; and love exploring each of the four levels of the dramatic and beautiful building. MADE LONDON is in particular a relaxed and friendly event with a lovely laid back atmosphere.

The Venue
MADE LONDON takes place at One Marylebone, a stunning Sir John Soane Church in central London. Directly opposite Great Portland Street tube station and next door to Regents Park, the building is unique in that each level has it's own particular feel. The moody and atmospheric crypt, the majestic Soane Hall and the light filled gallery spaces all add to the uniqueness of this show. A cafe serving drinks and light meals is situated in the double height crypt.

http://www.madelondon.org/gallery

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 25, 2015 at 6:49am

For our readers Stateside, it’s your last chance to see David Bielander’s extraordinary pure gold jewellery that looks like cardboard at Ornamentum Gallery.
http://www.ornamentumgallery.com/exhibitions/david-bielander2?utm_s...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 25, 2015 at 6:47am

MADINEUROPE THE BEST WAY TO FIND ARTISANS ALL OVER EUROPE

All registered craftsmen are checked one by one before publication to ensure relevant content. They are now more than 1,400 micro enterprises of max 10 people, specialized in nearly 200 professions and coming from France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Switzerland and other European countries. Each week our community welcomes new memebers. Here is our latest selection and news from Madineurope. Do not miss the INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE FAIR in Paris from 5 to 8 November 2015. 4 European artisans will exhibit with Madineurope and present their outstanding work. See also the news from our TRAINING pages. http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5352dffafdc975756c6e35ff6&i...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 15, 2015 at 5:45am

Join Makers Monday Shinola is inviting you to join Makers Monday - a curated platform encouraging visitors to pledge to buy from a local maker on Monday 30 November.  Makers Monday was created to celebrate the excellence of craft and support local makers and businesses that craft products in the towns, cities and neighbourhoods where we live. Register as a maker or pledge your support. https://www.makersmonday.com/?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campai...(Opportunities_for_makers10_14_2015)&mc_cid=f829c1271a&mc_eid=7ca5d70cc2

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 11, 2015 at 7:19am

Sleight of Hand now open at the Scottish Gallery until 31st October

http://www.scottish-gallery.co.uk/exhibitions/page/sleight_of_hand_...

Clever fingers, mystery, mayhem, smoke & mirrors - the 2015 exhibition is all about magic.

This exhibition showcases work from 29 makers working in a range of materials from plastics and wood to gold and diamonds. This touring exhibition will continue to Plymouth College of Art Gallery from 16th November until the 12th December.

Exhibitors include:

Dauvit Alexander
Lynne Bartlett
Jessica Briggs
Elizabeth Campbell
Dani Crompton
Caroline Finlay
Shelby Fitzpatrick
Gill Forsbrook
Annette Gerritse
Masako Hamaguchi
Susi Hines
Polly Horwich
Terry Hunt
Stephanie Johnson
Emily Kidson
Marion Lebouteiller
Sarah Macrae
Jane Moore
Viktoria Münzker
Kirsty Pearson
Elizabeth Shaw
Su Trindle
Nicola Turnbull
Susan Wainwright
Karen Westland
Maria Whetman
Anthony Wong
Trish Woods
Anastasia Young

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 11, 2015 at 7:14am

Kawaii as a Button! Cuteness in Contemporary Craft Practice (30 October 2015, from 6:30pm - The Small Hall, Kensington Conference Centre)








Kawaii, in simple terms, is a Japanese concept denoting a quality of cuteness. Its signature vibrant colour pallet and infantilised characterisation can be found almost everywhere and has arguably become synonymous with contemporary Japanese culture. Ubiquitous worldwide in haute couture, anime, manga, and even applied in fine art practice, kawaii has an ever-increasing influence across all creative industries. Yet, how do contemporary Japanese artists working with concepts of craft - normally regarded on the opposite end of the spectrum of cute as they are quite often associated with traditional skills and ideas - perceive and respond to this global phenomenon?

In this special talk hosted by the Japan Foundation, Japanese practitioners who use media and techniques close to craft production will challenge the standard concept of cute. Through presentation and discussion with Professor Simon Olding, Director of Crafts Study Centre, the artists will explore how their artisan pieces are influenced by kawaii culture including expressing their views towards the complex notion. They will also examine their expertise from both an ideological and practical basis, as well as consider how their handmade creations push the boundaries and elevate traditional Japanese craftsmanship and skills, blurring the line between visual art and craft utilitarian objects.

Participating artists:

Gendai Bijutsu Nitouhei is a two-man art unit made up of Shane Kagotani and Katsuhito Fujiwara. Their work features a variety of paintings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces that they call "da-bijutsu" (cheap art), and often is made up to look like candy, or something similarly commonplace.

Minako Nishiyama started her artistic career with a group of works which dealt with social implications in "pink" and "Kawaii (cute)" in Japan. Using mixed media, her work has also close connotations with Japanese concepts like otaku and maid cafes.

Mitsuo Toyazaki is a textile artist who is interested in finding the beauty and humour in the mundane and ordinary. With a passion for colour, he has previously produced installations using everyday objects such as buttons or safety pins to create patterns and motifs across the space.


This event is free to attend but booking is essential. To reserve a place, please email your name and the title of the event you would like to attend to event@jpf.org.uk



The exhibition Kawaii: crafting the Japanese culture of cute, curated by Professor Lesley Millar, will be held at James Hockey & Foyer Galleries, University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Farnham from 30 October to 12 December 2015, supported by the Japan Foundation. For more information, please visit: www.transitionandinfluence.squarespace.com/kawaii

This event is organised in association with University for the Creative Arts.

Image: Mitsuo Toyazaki, Toucan Bonsai (part)





The Japan Foundation, London | Lion Court 25 Procter Street, London WC1V 6NY | www.jpf.org.uk

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 10, 2015 at 10:26am

http://www.acj.org.uk/index.php/2-uncategorised/367-why-should-you-... Contemporary jewellery is one of the most dynamic and innovative areas of 21st century craft and design, that inspires and appeals to people of all different backgrounds. We welcome anyone with an interest in contemporary jewellery. Whether your interest is personal or professional, we have something to offer you.

Our members include those who make jewellery, associated designers and craftspeople, educators, students, galleries, museum curators, retailers, critics, collectors, and people who want to learn more about contemporary jewellery.

In 2015, our members' exhibtion Sleight of Hand, tours Burton on Trent, Edinburgh, and Plymouth . We are planning an exhibition next year, and in 2017 some exciting events for our 20th anniversary.

Our members receive generous discounts from suppliers such as Bellore, Cooksongold, Sutton Tools, and Walsh, and well as special deals on insurance from TH March and Clear Group.

Becoming a member of ACJ also gives you access to members in your area, and we keep you up to date with news and opportunities via our monthly e-bulletin. Twice a year we send out Findings Magazine, which reviews shows, technical innovations, materials and subjects of interest to makers, collectors, galleries and museums.

Joining is easy! Visit http://www.acj.org.uk/index.php/join-acj

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 10, 2015 at 10:14am

The Renwick Gallery is home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection of contemporary craft and decorative art, one of the finest and most extensive collections of its kind. The museum’s home is a National Historic Landmark, the first built expressly as an art museum in the United States, and is named in honor of its architect, James Renwick, Jr. It has been a branch of the Smithsonian since 1972. The Renwick exhibits the most exciting works by artists exploring traditional and innovative approaches to making, emphasizing craft as an approach to living differently in the modern world. Collections, special exhibitions, and scholarship highlight how extraordinary handmade objects have shaped the American experience and continue to impact our lives.

The Renwick Gallery reopens to the public on Friday, November 13 following a major two-year renovation. A opening exhibition titled WONDER, featuring nine major contemporary artists, a celebratory weekend of public programs, and three special publications will accompany the reopening.

http://renwick.americanart.si.edu/wonder

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