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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 5, 2013 at 11:36am

Making Space are asking creatives working in any medium to donate an original 4” x 6” sized artwork to their fundraising exhibition inspired by this year’s Big Draw theme of Draw Tomorrow. The theme can be interpreted in any way you like.
This is a great opportunity for emerging talent to be shown alongside established artists as the artists’ identity will remain a secret until the point of purchase.
All entries will be available to buy for just £20. All proceeds will help support Making Space and its continued projects and work with makers and within the local community.
Submission Details
All entries (max of 3 per person) must be an original artwork measuring 4 by 6 inches and in any medium including textiles, ceramic, metal, drawing, painting, photography, limited edition prints and collage.
Please post to: Postcard Exhibition, Making Space, 2 Bishopstoke Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hants, PO9 5BN.
Submissions accepted between 2 September and 18 October.
Terms and Conditions
- Making Space reserve the right not to display work that we deem to be inappropriate.
- Please write your name on the back & sign, title and date the work.
- Copyright stays with the artist.
- Please complete and return an entry form with your donated artwork (can be downloaded from the Making Space website).
- All donated work is non-returnable. Making Space will retain all unsold cards.
Event Details
Preview event – Saturday 26 October, 2pm – 4pm.
Exhibition open to the public – Monday 28 October, 10am
www.makingspace.org

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 5, 2013 at 11:26am

Wellington College, Crowthorne

The prestigious Wellington College provides a perfect backdrop to our event which features nearly 100 professional artists, craftmakers and designers. Set in around 400 acres, this is one of the oldest independent schools in the country. This is an Indoor event with ample free parking and full disabled access (disabled parking is via the entrance through the business park).

View our Facebook album to see the type of work that can be seen at this event.

Date: 25-27 October 2013
Times: 12 noon to 6 pm Friday, 10 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday
Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 6DY
4 miles from M4 J10 or M3 J3/J4. AA signposted.
Admission: £4.50. Over 65s £4
Tel: 01622 747 325
E-mail: info@craftinfocus.com
www.craftinfocus.com

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 5, 2013 at 11:24am

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Our craft and design fair at RHS Garden Hyde Hall is being held alongside the Autumn Festival which celebrates everything that's great about autumn! Admire apple displays, have a go at juicing your own drink, find out about seasonal jobs to do in the garden from the Hyde Hall gardening team, stock up on tasty treats from local producers and enjoy stunning vegetable displays. For children there is a range of autumn-themed activities, a mini-farm and an autumn I Spy trail as well as a fabulous play tower.

Our event will be held within the Garden and will feature around 60 talented designer makers. Take a look at our Facebook album to obtain an idea of the type of work that can be seen and purchased.

Date: 12-13 October 2013
Times: 10 am - 5 pm daily
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex (Sat Nav: CM3 8RA).
Free entry for RHS members and one family guest.
For more information on RHS Garden Hyde Hall including admission prices visit: www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 5, 2013 at 11:19am

Christmas is approaching fast and we have just 46 stands left for one of the UK's largest contemporary craft shows!

Don't miss out on this one of a kind show at a one of a kind venue!

Demand for space at Handmade Christmas at The O2 has been very huge and we have 254 confirmed exhibitors... Book today to avoid disappointment.

A raft of Britain's best and brightest designers, crafters, hobbyists, and food and drink merchants are gathering to showcase their talents at a three-day event that's set to become a cornerstone of the UK's crafting calendar. Specially organised in tandem with three sell-out concerts at the iconic O2 venue, Handmade Christmas will open its doors to an estimated 60,000 people attending The O2 over three days.

An impressive team has signed up to publicise this contemporary crafting extravaganza including Folksy.com and those magnificent magazine moguls at Future Publishing who create the fantastic Simple Things, Mollie Makes, Simply Knitting and Simply Crochet magazines will be on hand to deliver a fantastic array of crafting and making masterclasses. It's going to be a very busy show packed with punters primed and raring to purchase handcrafted gifts, one of a kind works of art and exceedingly good British food and drinks.

Handmade Christmas is an affordable way for clever creatives to get face to face with thousands of potential customers in a strong sales environment. With exhibition stands at just £380 for three days, it's a must-do event for producers, traders and suppliers who live to craft and craft to live.

Don't miss out on this amazing new show at one amazing venue!
Call Jo or Rich on the numbers above to discuss availability.
Book Today
01572 787567 or 07879 628792

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 5, 2013 at 11:16am

Handmade in Britain 13: The Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair
8-10 November | Chelsea Old Town Hall, London
www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/chelsea-13

This year, covetable interior pieces for your home represent both innovation and tradition, showcasing stunning variety in style, form and function.

Indulge in something utterly distinctive, from reclaimed industrial lighting and furniture from Offkut and Annabel Perrin’s energetic textiles inspired by British architecture to the friendly faces and playful colour to be found in the work of ceramic artist Namiko Murakoshi and the complex organic textures in colossal pieces from Alex McCarthy.

Handmade in Britain 13 is open:

11:00 – 19:00 Fri 8th November
11:00 – 18:00 Sat 9th November
11:00 – 18:00 Sun 10th November

Admission is available through our website and on the door.
One day entry £7/£5.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Friends and subscribers are invited to take advantage of a special 2 for 1 admission offer – order online and redeem the offer by entering the promotional code FRIEND13
Redeem Offer


Discover traditional turning techniques masterfully matched with innovative finishes and contemporary form in the unmistakable woodwork of Eleanor Lakelin and experience absolute luxury in metalwork in Stuart Jenkins’ gleaming, textured vessels. To compliment your favourite space and showcase your treasures, the simple lines and elegant detailing in the furniture of Mark Newson are created to commission with sustainably grown wood.


And for the perfect Christmas gift? We invite you to discover the curious characters in Anya Keeley’s sculpture collection and the breathtakingly intricate work of paper artist Sarah Morpeth.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 5, 2013 at 11:03am

http://backoftheenvelope.britishcouncil.org/2013/oct/01/gem-contemp...



Gem: Contemporary Jewellery and Gemstones from Afghanistan
British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, London, SW1A 2BN
10am – 4pm Monday to Saturday

The British Council today announced Gem: Contemporary Jewellery and Gemstones from Afghanistan, an exhibition of jewellery, gem-cutting and contemporary practices, which will go on show at its London headquarters on 8 October. The display is the result of collaboration with Turquoise Mountain, an Afghanistan-based organisation which promotes Afghan craft and design worldwide.

On show will be specially commissioned jewellery created by Turquoise Mountain artisans alongside pieces of contemporary jewellery design by UK designers including Pippa Small, Hattie Rickards, Vicki Sarge and Melanie Eddy. Curated by Melanie Eddy and designed by Will Shannon, Gem will explore the process and traditions behind gem-cutting in Afghanistan and examine how these techniques are applied to contemporary jewellery.

The British Council looks to create international opportunities for, and trust between, the peoples of the UK and Afghanistan through educational and cultural programmes. The British Council and Turquoise Mountain have been collaborating for several years and Gem illustrates this continuing work with local and international artisans to promote cultural activity in Afghanistan and to revive and develop the country’s traditional arts. The exhibition brings to life the personal stories of the jewellery makers and gem cutters, exploring how arts and culture can contribute to the rebuilding of a post conflict country.
The exhibition will also feature gems in their uncut forms, maps of their origins in Afghanistan and tools of the gem-cutting trade as well as a short film by Afghan documentary filmmaker Jawed Taiman which will document the making process.

Gem is a flagship event of the British Council’s new UK-South Asia season, a programme over the autumn of 2013 to celebrate and explore the cultural relationship and connections between the UK and South Asia
The season will emphasise the importance of strong, lasting and mutually beneficial relationships in the cultural and educational spheres through eleven specially curated thematic events highlighting key issues of common interest, enabling the exchange of views and experiences and offering opportunities for future collaboration.

For more information visit: www.britishcouncil.org/press/south-asia-season

John Mitchell, Director, British Council Afghanistan, said: “This exhibition shows how through residencies, skills development and the exchange of ideas, Afghan jewellery design and manufacture has been both restored and enriched. This has led sustainable economic development and improved prospects and livelihoods. Gem also illustrates how UK – Afghan collaboration has helped inform UK jewellery design. Internationally renowned British jewellers have been inspired by Afghan design, processes and gemstones to develop new, innovative products which reflect the best of our creative industries.”

Exhibition Curator Melanie Eddy said: “Jewellery in Afghanistan has both historical and cultural resonances. Straddling art and industry, jewellery runs the gamut from mechanized production for large-scale commercial brands to conceptual pieces as fleeting as an imprint or shadow on the skin. The flexibility of this industry means that it offers individuals incredible choice – to hone a craft, to seek a livelihood or to establish a business. Turquoise Mountain is supporting artisans as they make these choices and is encouraging an approach to business and craft that emphasises the importance of both processes and materials.”

Tommy Wide, Country Director, Turquoise Mountain, said: "It has been a privilege to work with so many talented Afghan artisans over the seven years that Turquoise Mountain has been working in Afghanistan, and to play some small role in encouraging artistic and commercial collaborations between UK designers and these artisans. We are so grateful to the British Council for their long-term support, and proud to be partnering with them in bringing Afghan jewellers and gems to the UK."

--Ends--
Notes to Editors:
Opening hours
8 October – 29 November 2013
10am – 4pm Monday to Saturday
British Council, 10 Spring Gardens,
London SW1A 2BN

For more information about the exhibition or the British Council’s South Asia season visit http://backoftheenvelope.britishcouncil.org/ or http://www.britishcouncil.org/press/south-asia-season


For more information about the British Council contact:
Mary Doherty, Arts Assistant Press Officer, 0207 389 4872
mary.doherty@britishcouncil.org

About the British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We create international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide. We work in more than 100 countries and our 7000 staff – including 2000 teachers – work with thousands of professionals and policy makers and millions of young people every year teaching English, sharing the Arts and in education and society programmes. We are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter. A publically-funded grant-in-aid provides less than a quarter of our turnover which last year was £781m. The rest we earn from English teaching, UK exams and services which customers around the world pay for, through education and development contracts and from partnerships with other institutions, brands and companies. All our work is in pursuit of our charitable purpose and creates prosperity and security for the UK and the countries we work in all around the world.
For more information, please visit: www.britishcouncil.org. You can also keep in touch with the British Council through http://twitter.com/britishcouncil and http://blog.britishcouncil.org
About Turquoise Mountain Turquoise Mountain is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation specializing in urban regeneration, business development, and education in traditional arts and architecture. It provides jobs, skills, and a renewed sense of national pride to Afghan women and men. Turquoise Mountain was established in March 2006, at the request of HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and HE President Karzai, President of Afghanistan, with the aim of regenerating historic urban areas, renewing Afghan traditional arts and architecture, and spurring the sustainable development of the nation’s craft industry. Turquoise Mountain is now on its seventh year. It has successfully completed the regeneration of Murad Khane, an area within Kabul’s old city and established the Turquoise Mountain Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture. Today, the heart of Kabul’s old city is a vibrant cultural, educational and economic hub, serving as a highly visible symbol of cooperation between Afghanistan, the international community and the residents and students of Murad Khane and the Institute.

About Melanie Eddy
Melanie is involved in jewellery design and manufacture through facilitating creative and professional development – projects undertaken include research, writing, editorial work, teaching and exhibition installation and curation. She has undertaken contracts with institutions and corporations as varied as Swarovski, Transitions Optical, the Victoria & Albert Museum, Thames & Hudson, Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, The Crafts Council and The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’. Trained in Bermuda, Canada, New York and London; she holds an MA Design: Jewellery from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. She is a Director of The Association for Contemporary Jewellery, a licentiate of The Society of Designer Craftsman and is involved in The Society of Jewellery Historians. In the autumn of 2010, through the British Council, she undertook a two-month applied arts creative residency at Turquoise Mountain’s Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture in Kabul, Afghanistan. She has continued work in Afghanistan maintaining a relationship with Turquoise Mountain by consulting on a voluntary basis and recently worked with Afghan NGO and UK charity, Future Brilliance, on a project taking jewellers and gem-cutters from Afghanistan to Jaipur, India for skills enhancement and apprenticeship style training. She was delighted to be asked to curate “GEM’ for the British Council and to be involved in bringing contemporary jewellery and gemstones from Afghanistan to the UK.
For more information, please visit: www.melanieedy.co.uk

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 5, 2013 at 11:00am

You are invited to attend an open, forum-based discussion about what taking on an apprentice or an intern could mean for your business, and how it could help you expand professionally.

Making Space is hosting two events as part of an Arts Council England strategically funded project that aims to strengthen the craft infrastructure in the South East.

Become part of this exciting project that will offer ten established designer-makers the opportunity to receive free, professional help in taking on an apprentice or intern and will act as a pilot for future projects.
Discover and discuss how you can:
Be part of skilling up the next generation
Expand your business and increase production
Seek funding sources that can help you take on an apprentice or an intern.
Monday 4 Nov 2013 Facilitated by Frances Lord and Lynne Dick
at Making Space, 2 Bishopstoke Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5BN
Tuesday 5 Nov 2013 Facilitated by Amanda Game and Lynne Dick
at The Panel Room, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's. Oxford, OX1 1BX

Guest speakers include:
Sara Whybrew; Director of Creative Employment Programme at Creative & Cultural Skills,
Ceramicists Julian Stair & Billy Lloyd,
Jane Bryant; Chief Executive at Artswork
James Ryan; Designer at the Edward Barnsley Workshop

More information on these individuals, along with detailed agendas for the two events can be found following this link.

Both events run 10am - 2.30pm | FREE EVENT | Includes Lunch
As there is a limited number of seats for both of these free events booking is essentials.

Please click on one of the two links below to book your place

Making Space | 4/11/13

Oxford Town Hall | 5/11/13

Directions to both the venues can be found by using these links - Making Space | Oxford Town Hall

If you have any enquiries please contact Making Space on
P : 023 9247 2491 | E : admin@makingspace.org

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 2, 2013 at 1:51am

You are invited to SHP's Autumn Exhibitions Programme

Private View: Fri 4 Oct 6.30-8pm

Artist in Residence Retrospective: Visual Arts
Mansion Galleries
5 Oct - 10 Nov

In celebration of South Hill Park’s 40th Birthday, previous resident artists from disciplines such as Jewellery, Silversmithing, Printmaking and Ceramics have been invited back to the arts centre for Retrospective.

This season also marks the end of Silversmith Holly Barton’s residency and her latest works will be showcased in Reception.

Holly’s time at South Hill Park has been used to explore the fundamentals of jewellery design and revisit her love of unusual stone settings, fusing this with her previous collections inspired by science; the collection has a fresh and sophisticated feel.

An unmissable opportunity to see talents, old and new that have been at the heart of visual arts at South Hill Park for decades.
http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/13458/shows/artists-in-residence-re...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on October 1, 2013 at 1:47am

Great to be at Awards last night. Well done Kyosun. http://www.ucreative.ac.uk/news/2013/april/young-silversmith#.Ukn5f...
The Victoria & Albert Museum are now displaying a second piece of work by a student from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) as part of the Young Designer Silversmith competition.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 30, 2013 at 3:14am

England’s ‘Craft Town’

September 2013 

 

 

This October sees the realisation of a dream long held by many, as Farnham officially becomes England’s ‘Craft Town’. 

 

Farnham Town Council has secured £10,000 Town Team funding to focus on Farnham’s ambition to be known as England’s Craft Town.  The distinctive edge that is Farnham’s significant art and crafts history will be used to attract new people to visit the town and increase footfall to local businesses and organisations.

 

Councillor Jill Hargreaves, Farnham Town Council’s Lead Member for Tourism & Events says “Farnham has a rich craft heritage which makes it stand out from other towns. We plan to promote this asset and encourage visitors to come to Farnham and the surrounding villages to share in the craft experience. An increased visitor footfall will support local businesses and will help sustain the town and village centres as bustling, vibrant focal points of the community”.

 

Gavin Stride, Director of Farnham Maltings says “Farnham has come to be recognised as a craft town much because of its creative traditions, but also because of the work that happens here now. In time, our hope is that people will come to think of Farnham and crafts in much the same way as one thinks of Hay-on-Wye and books.”

 

Together with the Crafts Study Centre, Farnham Maltings, the New Ashgate Gallery, University for the Creative Arts, 318 Ceramics at Farnham Pottery, and many more craft based organisations, the town will play host to what will become an annual, monthly celebration of crafts. This years activities taking place throughout October include a willow workshop at Farnham Library, knitting, sewing, drawing and pottery demonstrations and workshops popping up in unexpected places across the town, there will be something to pique the interests of all from novices to experienced makers.

 

The newly established 318 Ceramics will be running weekend workshops for adults, under the instruction of internationally renowned makers. There will also be a Halloween workshop at the Pottery for children during half term, alongside taster sessions throughout the town for all to try their hand at something new.

The Crafts Study Centre stages ‘Setting the Scene: New Landscapes in Craft’ from the 8^th October. This exhibition looks at the influence of landscape on practitioners from ceramic and metal workers to textiles and plastics.

The New Ashgate Gallery will be a destination for buying the best of affordable contemporary crafts by emerging and established makers. As part of the Autumn Craft Collection and Maker in Focus shows, it showcases a wide range of handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints and original paintings of regional and national crafts by more than 100 makers. Also, the gallery is hosting its fifth annual Surrey Artist of the Year exhibition, organised in partnership with Surrey Arts. 

 

Dr Simon Ofield-Kerr, Vice-Chancellor of the University for the Creative Arts welcomes the recognition: “Farnham’s long history of craft is one of the reasons that the University for the Creative Arts is based in Farnham. For the past 150 years, UCA Farnham has trained and collaborated with the town’s makers and businesses. One of the earliest examples was collaboration in 1890 with Farnham Pottery, which gave our students the opportunity to make a wide range of wares for Liberty’s of London. I believe that recognising Farnham’s national importance in Craft will not only make residents proud of the town’s unique history, but also provide the impetus to keep these important and relevant traditions alive for generations to come.”

 

For further information please contact melanie.lucas@318ceramics.co.uk

 

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