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cra and design sept 2016 nal le .indd 1 21/09/2016 16:06:58 CALL FOR ENTRIES fairs&shows Applications are open for multi award-winning The Contemporary Craft Festival The Contemporary Craft Festival is one of the UK’s largest 28 – 31. 1. 2017 in Frankfurt am Main and much loved craft events, which sees 200 diverse and talented makers of contemporary craft selling directly to up to 10,000 members of the public. The Festival includes Start UP, a specially designed area for businesses in the early stages of their career. Open to makers from across the UK and Ireland working to the highest standards in ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials and paper. No paintings, photography or musical instruments. Greetings cards are only accepted as part of a range, not the sole product. Full criteria are on our website. The Festival is selected by an independent panel of industry professionals. The festival is set in a marquee village in idyllic parkland on usiness! the edge of Dartmoor in South Devon with excellent transport esh your b links via road, train and air. Our additional on-site educational efr programme includes demonstrations by some of the UK’s R leading craft practitioners and workshops for all ages. Online application deadlines:

• bs: 16.08.2016 • bs: 16.08.2016 DU: 01.11.2016 GB The Contemporary Craft Festival, 6pm Friday 25 November K Y Start UP, 6pm Friday 27 January M C Online applications only via craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/apply Enquiries: [email protected] • ISO 39 www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk CD-Rom Liven up your product mix with refreshingly new ideas, materials, tools and techniques – creatively served at the world’s largest trade fair for hobby, craft and artist supplies.

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Are you a trade visitor? If so, order your ticket now and enjoy free travel to the exhibition centre on local public transport. creativeworld.messefrankfurt.com/tickets 63580-001_CRW_allg_Craft & Design 90x272_GB • 63580-001_CRW_allg_Craft fairs&shows Contemporary Craft Market Kendal Cockpit Arts Craft & Design Fairs 25, 26 & 27 November Christmas Open Studios Once again Kendal hosts the prestigious ‘Craft Market Holborn • 24 - 27 November Kendal’ at the Brewery Arts Centre. This annual showcase Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London, WC1N 2NP of everything that is outstanding about Cumbrian art and Tubes: Holborn, Chancery Lane & Russell Square craft will provide the opportunity to buy high quality Christmas gifts at affordable prices for those special Deptford • 2 - 4 December Apply now to exhibit alongside the very best people. Organiser and artist Jan Huntley Peace, who 18-22 Creekside London, SE8 3DZ artists and craftmakers in the UK during 2017 Rail: Deptford or DLR: Deptford Bridge Chelsea produces beautiful jewellery and delicate porcelain vessels Canterbury inspired by vintage and birds, says, “Craft Market Join us in our 30th Anniversary year and meet over 170 RHS Garden Wisley Kendal is something special, it heralds the start of makers, see behind the scenes in the studios, and buy work Henley on Thames Christmas preparations in South Lakes. Exhibitors are all direct from Cockpit Arts’ master craftspeople and artist- RHS Garden Hyde Hall hand-picked for their levels of excellence in their own makers, past and present. Ceramicists, jewellers, textile Sevenoaks particular medium or craft. The show provides a fantastic designers, shoemakers… and many other crafts. Crowthorne atmosphere of creativity and inspiration supported by live Enter our Prize Draw to win vouchers to spend with Winchester Best known for organising the UK’s most popular craft fairs held at music and seasonal refreshments. We welcome back Cockpit makers. RHS Garden Wisley • See website for details • [email protected] regulars such as award winning ceramicists Rebecca Callis, Featured showcase selection by Jo Newton, Head of James Hake and Gwen Bainbridge. We have many Buying for Fashion, Beauty and Home, Fortnum & Mason. exhibitors joining us for the first time such as Von Allen Delicious food by Hand Made Food café. with her amazing ‘Heartfelt Dogs’ all one off needle felted Entry: Holborn - £5 (includes free entry to Deptford). www.craftinfocus.com T: 01622 747325 characterful dogs and Penny Hunt’s beautiful sgraffito Deptford - Friday - donations welcome, Sat & Sun £3. earthenware plates, bowls and plaques inspired by rivers www.cockpitarts.com CIF_130x90_apply_16B.indd 1 20/09/2016 11:01 and the upland fells. “Craft Market Kendal caters for all tastes and interests. Included is pewter jewellery by Maria Santos-Alcantara, handmade books by Gifted Elizabeth Shorrock Contemporary Christmas Market and artisan textiles Sat 3 and Sun 4 Dec 2016 by Jan Beadle. 10am — 4pm Milana Felt, Oubas Join us for a special advent weekend of high quality craft, local specialist food and a fun packed Knitwear (who boast programme of artist led drop-in workshops, Vessel by Lush Designs, Necklace by Jenny Llewellyn, Summer Open Studios 2016. a Christmas craft trail, gallery activities, Allan Bennett as a demonstrations, musicians and exhibitions. Images Inge Clemente. Free, everyone welcome client!) and ‘Memo The National Centre for Craft and Design Illustration’ Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TW specialising in hand

screen printed Emma Mackintosh vintage style stationary will broaden the appeal of this popular event.” www.breweryarts.co.uk Yarnaholics Alert fairs&shows The Chain and AboutMyArea EN9 community website have joined forces again to organise the fourth Waltham Abbey Wool Show on 15 January at Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel, Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LX from 10am to 4pm. There will be exhibitors’ stands with luscious hand dyed , beautiful handmade wool and felt items, unique knit and crochet kits, a wide selection of accessories from buttons to crochet hooks for sale, demonstrations of spinning, rag-rugging, and wire , and craft workshops in crochet, knitting, wire knitting, wire crochet, weaving, felting and spinning. There will be colourful array of unique hand crafted products looking for a new home too. Diana Bensted of The Crochet Chain: “This show has given us the opportunity to challenge the outdated old fashioned view of traditional crafts and show that knitting and crochet can be modern, exciting and funky”. Kate Towerzey, Site Editor of AboutMyArea community website adds: “We’re looking forward to bringing together an inspiring mix of independent hand dyers, hand-made garment designers, producers of craft tools and accessories, plus guild demonstrations and workshops combining to create a memorable and enjoyable day out.” http://www.livingcrafts.co.uk/emerging-designers Full details of the exhibitors and workshops will be available online shortly at: www.walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk Selling your products online or at Christmas markets in the run up to Christmas? Whether you sell your products through your own website, through sites such as Ebay and Etsy, or at Christmas fairs, fetes and festivals, it’s important to make sure that you have the right insurance in place to cover your business against unforeseen circumstances. Don’t put your livelihood at risk by not having the right insurance in place. Even a relatively minor accident, such as a or trip at an event or the manufacture of a faulty product could lead to a claim which may end up costing your business thousands of pounds. So make sure you’re covered. At Direct Line for Business, we provide Home Business Insurance designed specifically for businesses running from home. Cover is tailored to suit your needs. So you can choose the right cover for you and your business. Make sure you’re covered from just £55 a year! (60% of customers paid this or less. Based on policies sold November 15 – April 16) Call our insurance specialists on 0345 878 5116 or go to directlineforbusiness.co.uk Clay Barn ‘Botanicals’ galleries&exhibitions at Malthouse Kitchen Bar Winter Exhibition Salmon Springs, Stroud GL6 6NU Clay Barn, Redhill, Alcester, Presented by SIT Select Warwickshire, B49 6NQ Until 28 November 25 - 28 November Three textile graduates from Bath Spa University Textile Design A four day exhibition, open to all, six artists will exhibit hand painted and printed cloth and wallpapers. showing seven disciplines - at Clay Barn - a All three have set up their own interior businesses after leaving delightfully informal and welcoming venue, University and SIT select celebrates their talent and innovation. just four miles west of Stratford Upon Avon. Chloe Gregory graduated in 2015 and is now setting up a business Enjoy meeting the artists and learning about with Annie James designing and screenprinting unique interior how they make their work. textiles and wallpapers. They welcome enquiries for new Kate Wrigglesworth - artist; Paul Thomas - commissions. letter carving in wood; Pauline Thomas - Rhian Beynon graduated in 2016 and also is open to commissions machine , Judith Price - jeweller, and to discuss new designs. Beryl Morgans - glass artist and Louise Darby All three create inspiring original designs and SIT select wishes - potter & photographer. them every success in their careers. www.louisedarby.co.uk www.sitselect.org | www.sitblog.co.uk Pauline Thomas embroidery lavender bags

Gallery Rhian Beynon Saturday 5th November to 24th December “In the Forest oF the nIght” Featuring artwork by Catherine Hyde, Flora McLachlan and Kate Betty Smith

Open daily from 10 a.m. n Ceramics n Glass n Jewellery n Paintings n Prints n Sculpture

www.waterperrygardens.co.uk 01844 339254 ext 4 [email protected] Anne James Chloe Gregory galleries&exhibitions Three floors ‘Collective: of British Christmas with Craftsmanship a Maker’s The Leeds Craft Centre Exhibition’ at The Showcase and The Gallery, Craft Central, and Design Gallery 33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS You really will be spoilt for choice with these exciting new shows at 15 - 20 November. The Craft Centre and Design Gallery Leeds in the run up to Christmas - Thirteen of Britain’s most exciting new they continue into the New Year until 7 January. designer-makers are staging ‘Collective: a On Yer Doorstep Maker’s Exhibition’, showcasing a unique www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!on-yer-doorstep-christmas-2016/c20i2 blend of styles and media, including Showcasing the talent that’s right on our doorstep! jewellery and textile designs, stylish, modern furnishings, laser-cut marquetry and Up Front breathtaking ceramics. All thirteen are www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!up-front-christmas-2016/co2 members of the Craft Council’s prestigious Contemporary ceramics, wood, wire, textiles and works in mixed media. Hothouse scheme, an intensive yearly In the Spotlight development programme that gives www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!in-the-spotlight-2016/cl04 Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. LE65 1RU selected emerging makers the tools and Jewellery, turned wood, porcelain, small keepsake items and lots more. 01332 863337 | [email protected] skills to create a sustainable and successful Open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 11am – 4pm The Jewellery Show business. All were awarded places as the www.ferrersgallery.co.uk www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!the-jewellery-show-christmas-2016/c1b6m southern cohort of Hothouse 2016, and Cutting edge contemporary jewellery design. decided to work together as a group to create a unique, multi-disciplinary show of Print Exhibition – John Duffin (Until 25 February) contemporary craft “made with passion and www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk/#!john-duffin-winter-print-exhibition/c1ljt pride”. This is an opportunity for the public to A member of The Royal Society of Painter Printmakers. buy hand-made craft direct from the maker. Solo Ceramic Showcase – www.craftcentral.org.uk Christine Cummings www.craftcentreleeds.co. uk/#!christine-cummings-winter- ceramic-showca/ci1f Beautifully hand crafted animal sculptures, bringing Christine’s research and sketches to life; the finished pieces welcome to heart gaaery complemented by her own unique method of Raku and a beautiful space with a big heart smoke firing. thank you for shopping smaa and independent - it reaay does mean a lot to us x heart gaaery the arts centre 4a market strrt hebden bridge west yorkshire hx7 6aa www.heartgaaery.co.uk 01422 845845 Christine Cummings galleries&exhibitions Winter Exhibition Kath Libbert INCHMORE at the GALLERY Jewellery Gallery New Ashgate Gallery New Tastes – Twelve New Graduates 10 November - 29 January Original art, glass, ceramics, Waggon Yard, Farnham GU9 7PS jewellery, sculpture, photography 12 November – 7 January Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, which this year and textiles by established and celebrates twenty years at Salts Mill, Saltaire, has emerging Scottish artists. The Christmas season brings together more than 50 artists selected and exhibited the work of new graduates Regularly changing group and and makers. Find craft-led gifts and unique ideas as well as since its inception. In numerous cases these emerging mixed exhibitions. inspiration from bespoke home decorations and wall art to talents have gone on to gain wide acclaim for their Open 10am–5pm Tue–Sat adorable jewellery. and by appointment. work, and many continue to be represented by the Support the excellence in arts and crafts by the UK artists Inchmore, Inverness IV5 7PX gallery. For the exhibition New Tastes Kath serves up (6miles west of Inverness on the A862, and makers in this special season. We are a charity: all with satnav use postcode not address) twelve sumptuous collections cooked up by new funds raised are invested in cultivating arts and crafts Tel: 07777652953 graduates from all over the UK and Ireland: ‘Spotting through exhibition opportunities, professional practice [email protected] and then supporting the work of cutting edge new www.inchmoregallery.co.uk programmes, mentoring and partnership projects. find us on facebook and twitter graduates has always been extremely central to the Buying art work Christmas will make a ethos of the gallery. Forging a career straight out of difference. college is really challenging. Now, more than ever, it is Gift cards are available. vital to exhibit and encourage these incredibly talented Ask about Own Art, jewellers and metalsmiths at this formative stage in the scheme that makes their careers.’ buying art affordable by Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, Salts Mill, Saltaire, letting you spread the cost Bradford BD18 3LA of your purchase over 10 CECILIA COLMAN GALLERY www.kathlibbertjewellery.co.uk months with an interest free One of a Kind loan, representative 0% APR. www.newashgate.org.uk 10 November 2016 until end of January 2017 Mary Samoli (A Jewel Made in Greece), Wild Flower Bracelet, gold-plated silver.

An exhibition of one-off pieces specifically created to celebrate the forthcoming gallery’s 40th anniversary

Monday to Friday 10- 5.30pm - Saturday 2- 5pm 67 St. John’s Wood High Street, London NW8 7NL Tel 0207-722 0686 www.ceciliacolman.com Victoria Radcliffe, ‘Whiskey on the Rocks’, Sterling silver mountain with cork stopper Hayley Brooks, Choker in Silicone and Aluminium [email protected] and crystal glass tumbler, 80mm x 80mm, 2016. Image Jerry Lampson Michael Speller London Glassblowing Studio galleries&exhibitions ‘Encompass’ 40th Anniversary at The Clarendon Gallery, Dover Street, Mayfair W1S 4FF Exhibition at Pyramid Gallery, 43 Stonegate, York YO1 8AW Until 27 November 23 November - 7 December ‘Encompass’ is Michael Speller’s second solo show at the Clarendon Gallery. Pyramid Gallery in York is celebrating London Glassblowing Studio’s His newly created commission ‘Encompass’, which was unveiled earlier this 40th anniversary with an exhibition of studio glass by the current studio year in Greenwich by HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was the inspiration team and founder Peter Layton, who is celebrating his 80th year. for this show. Pyramid Gallery has had a long association with London Glassblowing, going ‘Encompass’, commissioned by the Crown Charity, Greenwich Hospital, is back over 30 years. Gallery owner Terry Brett recalls that upon taking over the made up of 210 figures that form an open bronze sphere. The individual business in 1994, his first sale to a customer was a very elegant white vase. figures represent serving and retired personnel from The Royal Navy and “At that time I knew very little about the studio glass movement”, says Terry. Royal Marines who receive support from the charity. Each individual is “It was a glass collector from Germany who purchased that vase and it unique and has been moulded and impressed with objects and words that opened my eyes to an artform that has become a passion. Celebrating Peter’s reference their lives and location. They form a protective shield that travels 80th year is a very special moment for me, having exhibited in the 22 years up the sphere culminating in the doomed roof, which is a reference to the some 250 pieces of glass that bear his signature!” architectural style of Sir Christopher Wren, who originally designed The The London Glassblowing glass exhibition - Peter Layton with Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Cathryn Shilling, Jochen Ott, Louis Thompson, Bruce Marks, Layne Rowe, ‘Encompass’ considers the Anthony Scala, Elliott Walker, Tim Rawlinson and Laura McKinley - is open individual; their own personal daily 10am - 5pm and Sundays 12 noon - 4.30pm until 27 November. journey through life, their www.pyramidgallery.com relationships with family, friends and society as a whole and the support they give and gain from each other. The Black Paradiso group by Peter Layton Image Ester Segarra constant balancing of these factors is a theme that runs through all of Michael’s work; balance and counterbalance of his figures as they constantly strive to find an inner equilibrium. There will be 18 bronze pieces showing at The Clarendon, with 5 new works, as yet unseen, including a scaled down representation of the original ‘Encompass’. www.michaelspeller.com www.clarendonfineart.com

Encompass by Michael Speller galleries&exhibitions The Potters Gallery Creative Collaborations A North East art gallery and a Scottish craft agency are sewing up their first year as collaborative partners with a new showcase spotlighting the work of makers north of the border. The partnership between The Biscuit Factory and Craft Scotland launched at the end of 2015 and has provided North East audiences with the chance to discover emerging talent. Benefits of Craft Scotland is the national agency for craft and it works to unite, inspire Craft Insurance and champion craft through creating opportunities for designer-makers in Scotland. As part of its ongoing relationship with The Biscuit Factory, six of the agency’s designer-makers are exhibiting and selling their work at the gallery this season. Zero excess on Public and The line-up includes design duo Yellow Broom with their utilitarian  Products Liability handcrafted lighting; Chris Viviani with his ceramic and wooden kitchenware; ceramicist Jode Pankhurst who creates porcelain bottles, vases and pots; and Free cover for teaching and Mairita Jonikane with her washable paper baskets. Two jewellers also feature:  demonstrations Cristina Zani, whose work combines natural and painted wood with precious Open every day 9 to 5 in the lead up to Christmas and non-precious metals; and Cecilia Stamp, who explores a range of resin and 1 High Street, CONWY LL32 8DB Cover is Worldwide enamel-based textures. Tel: 01492 593 590  (terms apply for USA/Canada) The Biscuit Factory’s jewellery and textiles curator, Lauren Baker says: “Our www.thepottersgallery.co.uk collaboration with Craft Scotland over the past 12 months has provided an No admin fees for policy amazing platform to emerging makers establishing their creative practice, and  amendments I can’t wait to see how this new collection of work will integrate with the gallery’s more traditional offering.” Creative Directions Specialist policy designed for The new Craft Scotland showcase at The Biscuit Factory runs until 9 January. Bespoke marketing  advice for creative crafts people businesses www.thebiscuitfactory.com www.craftscotland.org “Brilliant day with “Rachael is fantastic, she Direct Debits available – Rachael today, really knows the industry inside out”  inspiring” Paula Sharples, Artist no additional charges Becca Armstrong DMU Jode Pankhurst Student “The mentoring day with Rachael has been most Two hours Instant Quotations online “I found the valuable, giving me mentoring information gained a new focus and session with www.craftinsurance.co.uk from the day direction for my Rachael Chambers priceless” business” at Ferrers Gallery, Sue Bulmer Artist Sue Welham, Devon £60 (£50 +VAT) Underwritten By

“My session with Rachael Chambers totally exceeded my expectations. As a creative person and designer / maker, it is so easy to veer off track. Rachael helped me to refocus and has given me a clear direction on where I am going.” Razale Scott Olivier - Flambeaux Jewellery

Creative Directions is a tailored one to one creative IAN W. WALLACE LIMITED, mentoring programme delivered by award winning businesswoman Rachael Chambers, owner of PO BOX 5063, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6WB (UK) Ferrers Gallery and Contemporary Craft Editor of Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Reg.No.465500. craft&design magazine. Apply online via: www.craftinsurance.co.uk Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold, email: [email protected] Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. LE65 1RU Phone: +44(0)1202 826127 (Rep. of Ireland) 01332 863337 | [email protected] Open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 11am – 5pm Free phone (0800) 919359 (UK) www.ferrersgallery.co.uk The Ultimate Crafts at courses&workshops Flux’n’Flame Jewellery School Christmas Gift The Courthouse Fun creative workshops held at The Courthouse in At Flux n Flame we offer silversmithing for all Stitch Thirsk, North Yorkshire, by friendly, passionate and and jewellery making courses working with sterling silver, gold and experienced tutors. They’re a great way to spend a few precious stones using Lovers hours escapism, giving you the opportunity to create traditional jewellery techniques. Small groups, friendly, informal Are you looking for the perfect Christmas something unique for yourself - or perhaps a handmade atmosphere and superb tuition from gift for someone who loves embroidery gift for a loved one this Christmas! Coming up are professional award winning jewellers. workshops on Glass and Porcelain Christmas Our beautiful workshop is a fully but not sure what to buy? Look no further! equipped, purpose built jewellery Why not treat a friend or relative to a Royal Decorations, Observational Drawing, Lino Printing, workshop in the heart of the School of Experience with a Velvet Devore. Dorset countryside. Christmas gift voucher. The RSN has Full programme at www.ruralarts.org/workshops hundreds of beautiful items available to ‘Humour, patience and creativity Jess and Al have in abundance. buy online and over 200 different Day Nothing is too much trouble, and everyone is treated like family. Classes for beginners through to One of the nicest places you could wish advanced. for to learn and express yourself, comforted in the knowledge that each piece will be So whether the gift voucher pays for a made to their exacting standards. book, RSN Exhibition Tour or RSN I can’t praise them highly enough.’ Susan, student Embroidery Class, the recipient can truly immerse themselves in the world of hand For a brochure contact us at embroidery with the Royal School of Flux’n’Flame Needlework. Milton Abbas, Dorset DT11 OBD Tel: 01258 881690 Vouchers can be purchased in units of £10. Mobile 07785 550771 All you need to do is visit online E-mail smilealot@fl uxnfl ame.co.uk royal-needlework/shop www.fl uxnfl ame.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 3166 6935. Glass Christmas Decorations with Jane Littlefield 17 November

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Porcelain Christmas Decorations with Fiona Mazza 21 November Call for Makers: The Winter Tree by news Rising Stars Kaffe Fassett at Standen 2017 Exhibition 26 November – 2 January Kaffe Fassett, renowned internationally for his bold use of colour, will unveil a Rising Stars is a platform for some of the winter tree, created specially for Standen, the National Trust’s Arts and Crafts most exciting new crafts by emerging house in Sussex. The collaboration this Christmas, of a winter tree and makers from crafts and applied arts decorations throughout the house, is a vibrant way of interpreting the Arts and programmes across the UK. The Crafts legacy at Standen, through the genius of a contemporary maker who has programme will consist of the Rising been likened to a modern day William Morris. Stars exhibition at New Ashgate Gallery, Kaffe Fassett will create a signature tree in the courtyard, adorned with colourful Farnham, that enables new makers to handmade decorations. The designer’s work is part of museums and private access the market place and collectors; collections around the world and this year’s commission at Standen follows on professional development including from a neon-decorated tree by the fashion designer Zandra Rhodes in 2015. knowledge transfer and skills exchange; Standen is much loved at Christmas for its beautiful decorated rooms, evoking a national symposium; and a catalogue the traditional festivities throughout the decades. to act as a promotional tool for the Kaffe Fassett says: “As a child I was enchanted by Christmas, mainly because selected makers. New Ashgate Gallery I saw a sober grown up world transformed into a theatrical fantasy of delight. are delighted to present a professional I love being given the chance to bring back that childhood wonder before this development award of £500 and a solo beautifully preserved house.” exhibition for one of the makers. National Trust General Manager Philip Barnes said: “Standen’s architect Philip The dates are: Webb was a close friend and associate of William Morris and the influence of • Exhibition and professional Morris is evident throughout the house. Standen is a special place, which will be development events at New Ashgate brought to life by Kaffe Fassett’s new commission. The whole team is thrilled and Gallery, 4 March – 22 April 2017 energised by Kaffe’s involvement. The • Two professional development days ethos and philosophy of Arts and Crafts and symposium at the New Ashgate was radical in its day. We’re holding our Gallery and the University for the breath for a bold, brilliant and colourful Creative Arts, Farnham, 8 and 27 March Winter Tree, which will be unveiled by 2017. the designer.” Submissions are invited from: Following on from the Winter Tree is an • undergraduates exhibition of works by Kaffe Fassett at • postgraduates Standen House and Garden, 7 January • recent graduates who completed – 23 April. There will also be two very their study in last 36 months. special evenings on 16 February and 23 March, where Kaffe Fassett will talk Deadline is 5 December 2016, 9:00am. about his work. £1.5 Booking essential: There is no fee for applications. by phone 0344 249 1895 or at Further information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen www.newashgate.org.uk/information- Also at Standen - Christmas Crafts selling for-artists/call-for-makers-rising-stars- exhibition: Thursday to Sunday 1-4, 8-11, 2017-at-new-ashgate-gallery 15-18 December, with local crafts and art pieces from artists of the Sussex Guild. www.thesussexguild.co.uk Kaffe Fassett. Image Kaffe Fassett studio Guild of Enamellers’ The Great Fire news Bursary Award 2017 of London The Guild of Enamellers is delighted to announce Emily Higham as the 2017 The biennial Turning Competitions winner of their annual Bursary Award. Emily, who recently graduated from were held this year on 11th October, Edinburgh College of Art with a BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing, was the day before the opening of Wizardry introduced to enamelling in the second year of her degree programme and in Wood at Carpenters Hall. experimented with a variety of techniques before being drawn to the sgraffito One of the four competitions was held technique. commemorate the 350th anniversary of Emily’s submission portrays the Great Fire of London – wishing to the beautiful colours and the focus on the rejuvenation and aesthetical, fragile and transformation of the city. The winner organic quality beehives and was announced during Wizardry in honeycomb hold, whilst still Wood as artist maker Louise Hibbert. resembling the structural Her imaginative entry represents the shapes found within hives. bakery in Pudding Lane where the fire The gradual build-up of started and is wrought in sycamore and powdered and liquid enamels acrylic paints. This limited edition on formed silver and sgraffito design is available to order direct from mark making allowed Emily to Louise at £260 for each pair. develop and translate her www.louisehibbert.com initial drawings into the Hive www.wizardryinwood.com collection. The Bursary Award will allow Emily to build on her enamelling and jewellery making skills whilst setting up her studio and further developing the hive theme. The Guild is extremely grateful to joint sponsors The British Society of Enamellers, W G Ball Ltd, craft&design Magazine, Milton Bridge Ceramic Colours and Vitrum Signum for supporting the Bursary Award. Sponsorship will allow Emily to benefit from conference, workshop and masterclass attendance, printed and online resources, Guild teaching DVDs, editorial and promotion with craft&design, enamel equipment and supplies vouchers, enamel sample sets and one year’s membership of both the Guild of Enamellers and the British Society of Enamellers. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Hannah Duncan, Josefina Martinez and Leah Wadey were awarded runner-up prizes. The prize packages will encourage Emily and the runners-up to further develop their enamelling skills and exploration of the medium within the supportive networks offered. It was clear that the applicants had a real enthusiasm and flare for enamelling and the selection panel was impressed by the quality and diversity of the submissions. Both the Guild of Enamellers and the British Society of Enamellers will offer support and networking opportunities to all the applicants as they pursue their enamelling journey. Bursary applications for the 2018 Award will be available from April 2017 at www.guildofenamellers.org Julie Rattray, Bursary Secretary Louise Hibbert Great Fire of London makers Jennifer Collier Silversoles: Felted textiles by Meghan Downs Ceramics Stephanie Hopkins www.facebook.com/jennifer.collier.77 Emma Jackson www.meghandownsceramics.co.uk Jeweller & Metalsmith craft&design Selected Maker of the Year www.silversoles.co.uk Winner of the craft&design Best www.stephaniehopkins.co.uk 2016 and Gold Award for Specialist Media. Featured in the Makers Gallery, Newcomer Award at BCTF 2016. craft &design Highly Commended Front cover feature in craft&design craft&design Magazine November/ Front cover feature in craft&design Newcomer at BCTF 2016 magazine issue 247 September/October December issue 248 magazine November/December issue 248 Featured in craft&design November/ December issue 248

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