We regularly issue information on our activities. Available here are both current releases and those from the past year.
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Highlights
Read moreSpark Plug Award
Released: 10 Jan 2008
is an annual award scheme that supports craft curators and professionals in the UK. Deadline for applications is 26th September 2008.
Read moreWOOD at 100% Design
Released: 6 Aug 2008
The Crafts Council in collaboration with TEN and twentytwentyone present WOOD: an exhibition launching at 100% Design.
Read moreObject as Muse
Released: 7 Jul 2008
Object as Muse is an exhibition that presents six different artist responses to the Asentamiento Dress by textile artist Julie Cook.
Read moreDeviants
Released: 14 May 2008
Come and see Deviants, a new Crafts Council exhibition at the Hub, Sleaford
2008
Maker on maiden voyage
Released: 6 August 2008
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Tracey is a maker whose work includes bookbinding, and 2008 will be the first year a craft maker has been selected to join this significant project. It reflects the changing status of contemporary craft within the visual arts and recognises the...WOOD at 100% Design
Released: 6 August 2008
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TEN returns to 100% Design for a third successive year with WOOD, a new project on sustainable and ethical design. TEN has worked with design retailer twentytwentyone to produce a range of sustainable wooden products for the home or garden. Following...Origin returns to Somerset House
Released: 23 July 2008
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Each week Origin will present a new selection of over 140 contemporary craft makers across all disciplines, including ceramics, glass, textiles and jewellery. This year Origin will also feature The Origin Intervention, an interactive textile piece,...Creative & Cultural Skills Survey
Released: 11 July 2008
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To help them gain a better understanding of what skills are relevant to being a successful freelancer within the creative sector they are asking people to complete a short survey about what skills, activities and knowledge are important for...Object as Muse
Released: 7 July 2008
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The Asentamiento Dress is part of ‘Duende: A time for healing’ a series that was developed by Julie Cook in collaboration with counselling psychologist, Lisa Isaacs. Influenced by an expressive Andalusian culture and Flamenco song and dance, the...Designers appointed for Origin
Released: 2 July 2008
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MARC&ANNA will lead on the marketing design and BKD will design the pavilion that will house the fair in the courtyard of the Edmond J. Safra courtyard at Somerset House. The campaign has to fully illustrate all elements of the Origin...Programme July - October 2008
Released: 1 July 2008
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Welcome to the summer edition of the Crafts Council Programme. You can now get the latest headlines and Craft Council stories in one place.Crafts Council acquires Arcady
Released: 2 June 2008
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Arcady consists of 18 porcelain pots with De Waal’s trademark celadon glazes ranging from white to pale yellow, held within a steel case. The 1.4 metre high case has a narrow vertical opening at the front revealing a glimpse of the stacked pots....Maker Trustee Appointment
Released: 16 May 2008
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We are the national agency for the promotion of contemporary craft; an independent charity established by Royal Charter. We are moving into an exciting period for the organization with the development of our flagship events Origin and COLLECT;...Deviants
Released: 14 May 2008
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Deviants is an exhibition of 16 curious pieces from the Crafts Council’s Collection that deviate wildly from what we think of as traditional craft. These pieces are by ten of the UK’s leading craft makers, including Jill Crowley, Carol McNicoll,...
