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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2014 at 1:50pm

Summer and Fall 2014
Home Classes with Celie Fago

Hello all,

I'm writing to let you know that I still have a few seats open in the following Home Classes at my studio in Central Vermont this Summer and Fall:

Summer 2014 classes
Book Lockets and Hinged Books: June 27-30th
New Inlay Techniques: July 11-14th
Ring Making Techniques: July 18-21st

Fall 2014 classes
Story Locket: Sept 12-15th
Hollow Forms and Keum Boo: Sept 19-22nd
Carved Bracelet with PMC Adornments: Sept 26-29th

These classes are described on my website under "schedule", or click this link.

If you have any questions, please write me at celiefago@comcast.net

I hope to see you!

Celie Fago

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2014 at 1:48pm

Come and be inspired by great British innovations

If you want to find out about how the UK’s most innovative and successful companies made it, hear about the cutting-edge technologies set to make a real difference to everyday life, develop relationships to help your company grow and identify new sources of funding, Innovate UK 2014 is the only event you’ll need to attend.

The event, organised by the Technology Strategy Board and UK Trade & Investment, takes place on the 5th and 6th November 2014 at Old Billingsgate, London.

Take advantage of Innovate UK 2014's powerful international networking opportunities and enjoy unmatched access to peers from around the world and leaders from a host of the UK’s most innovative business sectors.

Early Bird Tickets are available now and they are available only for a limited time – so make sure you register your place at www.innovateukevent.com

Ticket Prices : £95.00 (ex Vat) per day – Early Bird Rate

£125.00 (ex Vat) for two days – Early Bird Rate

(Expires 30th June 2014)

For more information, please click here or email support@innovateukevent.com.



Kind Regards,


David Phillips
Head of International Campaigns

Trade Development Group
UK Trade & Investment
Level 1 Victoria 3
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET Natalie Coomber

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2014 at 12:39pm

How to Overcome Rejection as You Seek Gallery Representation

by JASON HOREJS on MAY 9, 2014 · 76 COMMENTS

Let’s just be frank – as an artist trying to get your art out to the world and into galleries, you are going to run into some rejection. Few artists have found success in the art world without first enduring failure. Not every gallery is going to see the merit of your work, and some of them are going to be pretty forthright in telling you what’s wrong with it. You’re going to have to face some “no’s” to get to that much anticipated “yes.”

As an artist, you would be well served to begin developing a thick skin. Don’t let criticism or rejection stop you from pursuing your passion. Remember, any opinion given by a gallery owner or director is just that, an opinion.

I’ve met too many artists who, after facing two or three harsh rejections, have retreated to their studios where they will hide in their work for months or even years before venturing out into the world again. “I just need to create more work and get a little better before I’m ready to go back out there,” they might say.

If you are creating the best work you can, and if you’ve prepared yourself following the principles I’ve been laying out over the last several months in this course, you are ready for gallery representation. Don’t be afraid to pursue it.

There are many ways to increase your odds for success and reduce the likelihood of rejection (may I humbly suggest reading or rereading “Starving” to Successful), but some level of rejection is inevitable. I would like to spend just a minute sharing some quick tips on how to prepare for and overcome the inevitable rejection you will face as you share your art with the world. These are tips that have helped me when I face rejection with clients, but they will also help you overcome rejection as you attempt to show your work to galleries.

Tips for Overcoming Rejection

1. Know the odds. It sounds counter intuitive, but knowing that most attempts to find gallery representation are going to fail, can help you feel less dejected when a gallery says “no thanks!” The number of rejections you are going to face before being accepted can vary depending on your style of work, your personality, your preparation and any number of other factors, but if you tell yourself to expect 20 rejections before you have success, each rejection will feel like a step down the road to success, instead of a stinging defeat.

2. Force yourself to keep going. As you prepare to approach galleries, make a list of galleries that are possibilities and commit to approach all of them, no matter what happens. It’s unlikely the first gallery you approach will accept your work, so make sure you have a plan b, a plan c and so on. As soon as one gallery let’s you know their not interested, roll on to the next one.

3. Don’t take rejection personally. Even though some gallery owners may feel a need to reject you in a very personal way, criticizing you and your work, there’s no need to take the rejection to heart.

4. Talk to other artists and learn how they’ve overcome rejection. It’s very easy to feel like you’re the only artist whose ever been rejected so resoundingly. Talking to other artists about their experience can help you realize you are far from alone. Start by reading the comments below!



We all fear rejection, but as you gain experience and wisdom in the art business, you’ll come to see that rejection is just another part of the process of building a successful art career.

Help an Artist – Share your Experiences!

Have you encountered a particularly harsh rejection from a gallery? How did you overcome it? What have you done to develop a thicker skin in the face of rejection? Share your experience and thoughts in the comments below.

http://www.reddotblog.com/wordpress/index.php/overcome-rejection/

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2014 at 11:58am

Please tell us your view - Towards an Education Manifesto for Craft and Making.

The Crafts Council would like to hear your views and ideas towards developing an education manifesto for craft and making in the UK which will be launched in the House of Commons in November 2014.

We invite you to help shape and develop an inspiring and dynamic vision to which you would lend your active support.

Contribute by 30 June
More information and questionnaire http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/articles/towards-an-education-manif...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2014 at 11:56am

CRAFT: CALL FOR ENTRIES
Description

Launched in early January 2014, co-located and organised with leading trade events Top Drawer and Home and with the support of Crafts Magazine and Handmade in Britain, CRAFT was a great success. For the second edition, CRAFT will once again create an event that exhibits the best of British and International Craftsmanship for professional buyers and collectors.

Run for Clarion Events by Piyush Suri, Founder and Director of Handmade in Britain with close support from Ian Rudge, Development Director at Clarion Events and Co-Founder of 100% Design and Tent, CRAFT will feature the work of 150 designer makers, all vetted by jury.

How to Apply

The event will embrace exhibitors from a range of disciplines from textiles, jewellery, glass to woodwork and ceramics working in both traditional and contemporary idioms. We are now accepting applications from individuals and groups who wish to exhibit at the show.

Applications are welcome from designer makers working in the following areas: fashion design, glass, jewellery, furniture, stationery, metalwork, ceramics, sculpture, woodwork, prints and etchings.

If your work is of a different discipline, please get in touch with us to talk about what you do.

For more information and to apply please see download the application pack.

Deadline: 30 June 2014

www.craft-london.com

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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2014 at 11:48am

CRAFTING ANATOMIES: EXHIBITION AND PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY
Description

Artists, Designers, Scientists and Anthropologists are invited to submit works for the forthcoming exhibition and publication Crafting Anatomies.

Crafting Anatomies is scheduled to run from 7 January – 4 February 2015 at Nottingham Trent University's Bonington Gallery.

This project and exhibition will conclude Nottingham Trent University’s 170 year anniversary celebrations, and will explore how the body is interpreted, crafted and re-imagined in historical, contemporary and future contexts.

Proposals in each section may encompass (but are not limited to) the following approaches:

Biotechnical approaches to the crafting of anatomical materials
Fabrications for the body using digital technologies
Anthropometric studies of anatomy
Bio-inspired practices: taking inspiration from the human form
Performance: Explorations of movement and performance of the human body
Textiles as second skins within sports science
Interactive garments and accessories that are controlled through the performative actions of the wearer
Studies into our emotional connectivity with wearable technologies
Identity: how physical and psychological identities are constructed
Genetic identities: connecting to biological components and characteristics
Fashion and identity: gender, dress and culture
Crafting identity: the relationship between making and community
Applicants have the opportunity to make new works for this exhibition, or submit relevant existing works that have been created since 2012.

Proposals for the project will be selected by a panel of industry professionals. Applicants may submit up to 3 works for inclusion in the show

How to Apply

To submit an application please send the following details electronically as PDF/JPG files to rhian.solomon@ntu.ac.uk:

A 300 word description outlining new/existing works proposed for the exhibition including media, dimensions and display format for the piece(s)
6 x images to accompany your application – images no larger than A5 dimensions/150dpi (files to be captioned with practitioners name, title and year)
A current CV (max 2 sides of A4)
For further details about this project please contact Rhian Solomon (rhian.solomon@ntu.ac.uk / 01158482709 )

Deadline for submissions - Monday 7 July 2014 at 5pm

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2014 at 11:40am

I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU: MAKER RESIDENCIES
Description

I Will Always Have You is a new project partnering makers and local residents to explore, design and develop a series of small-batch digitally fabricated objects of desire inspired by the rich tattoo culture of Knowle West, a neighbourhood in Bristol.

We are seeking two-three lead makers from a range of different disciplines, including but not limited to, fashion and textiles, graphics and print, product design and jewellery.

The lead makers will work alongside local people during a 3-month residency. They will be able to develop their knowledge and practice using digital manufacturing processes such as 3D printers, cnc machines and laser cutters in a mini-digital manufacturing hub at KWMC and through access to the FabLab at the University of the West of England.

We are seeking established makers who are interested in innovation and in developing their practice through collaboration and socially engaged practice. We are particularly interested in makers with the following experience:

Recognition in a particular craft discipline relevant to the scope and aims of the project;
Experience of digital manufacturing processes;
Socially-engaged practices;
Product development, marketing and sales knowledge;
Interest in developing sustainable enterprises.
Makers who apply will be shortlisted for a 'match makers' event on 15 July 2014 (1-3pm or 5:30-7:30pm) which will include meeting local participants, an introduction to the digital fabrication facilities available, and time to explore the creative possibilities of the project.

Makers from the ‘match-makers’ event will then go on to develop a residency proposal. A number of residencies will be chosen to go forward based on the strength of the proposal.

The selected lead makers will be supported through the project, including project management, community engagement, technical support, research assistance, press and communications, and access to studio space.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this residency, please make a submission in a single Word or pdf document outlining the following:

Describe your practice and the way you work in no more than 200 words.
Outline a collaborative or socially engaged project, exhibition, commission or work that has pushed your practice forward and your key highlights in no more than 300 words.
Explain why you are interested in this project in no more than 300 words.
Include upto four jpeg images to illustrate your work and/or links to upto three websites that show your work.
Send your submission to:

luke.gregg@kwmc.org.uk, with 'I Will Always Have You' in the subject line no later than noon on Friday 4 July 2014

Please download the information pack for more information.
http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/content/files/IWAHY_maker_call_out.pdf

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2014 at 11:37am

This month at West Dean – New short course brochure, Gardens and events news.

New short course flipbook
Our new short course flipbook with courses from November 2014 – April 2015 is online from today!

Browse our new flipbook brochure for creative inspiration. Turn the pages, zoom-in and click on a course code to book directly. You can even download and save a copy on your computer and ipad.

Inside you’ll find stimulating courses and themes, like our Nordic themed weekend in December exploring the traditional art and craft of Scandinavia or rhythm and pattern weekend in March drawing inspiration from the patterns and textures seen around West Dean.

First time bookings receive 10% discount, online bookings receive 5% discount.

If you usually receive a printed copy of the brochure but are happy with the flipbook version please click here to remove yourself from the mailing list and help us cut our print and postage.



Why not enjoy a short course taster at our Design and Craft Fair, 20 – 22 June. Join one of our hands-on creative workshops, or be inspired by the designs and makes on show from over 80 talented craftspeople. Entry tickets from £8.50, workshops must be booked separately.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2014 at 10:36am

Course Leader Textiles
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Farnham
Salary: £45,053 to £49,216 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Placed on: 12th June 2014
Closes: 29th June 2014
Job Ref: 14-SURR011-01
For over 150 years the University for the Creative Arts in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester has been leading the way for art and design education. Building upon its reputation for providing the creative industries with the brightest talent, UCA has risen 33 places in the Complete University Guide league table over the last two years.

The courses at Farnham offer a unique combination of techniques and processes in printed and woven textiles, related to the development of innovative materials-based design. Through making and evaluating textiles our students develop practical skills, creative judgment and professional confidence.

We encourage students to explore a broad range of approaches before establishing a particular focus in design for fashion, interiors or textile art. The course has strong links with contemporary designers, makers, and creative commercial industries and students regularly win prestigious prizes in national and international competitions.

You will have:

A strong print or weave background with the ability to teach practical textile processes and techniques.
Strong skills in the relevant digital design software used in textiles/ the ability to teach software such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
Excellent contacts with the textile industry/ designers.
A passion for craft textiles skills and how these traditional processes can be combined/ enhanced with new digital technology.
Pedagogic skills for the development of effective learners.
An active practice-led research profile.
For further details please contact Head of School of Craft and Design, Robert Pulley bpulley@ucreative.ac.uk

An application form and further details are available to download from our website, https://jobs.ucreative.ac.uk. If you are unable to download an application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on HR@ucreative.ac.uk or 01252 892681 (24 hours) quoting the relevant reference. Please note any CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be considered for shortlisting.

We value the diversity of our organisation and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 13, 2014 at 11:19am

http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/opportunities/uca-artist-in-residen...

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