Northings Journal Features
February 2010 Feature: Craft Fairs February 2010 Feature: Craft Fairs

Jewellery Designer GILLY LANGTON looks back on her recent Craft Fair marathon, with some tips for craftspeople looking to join in.


October 2009 Feature: Highland Makers in London October 2009 Feature: Highland Makers in London

TINA ROSE catches up with some Highland craft makers exhibiting at two major London shows.


October 2009 Feature: Orkney Makers' Day 2009 October 2009 Feature: Orkney Makers' Day 2009

SIAN JAMIESON reports from HI-Arts latest Makers’ Days event on Orkney.


September 2009 Feature: Cowal Collaboration September 2009 Feature: Cowal Collaboration

MARK MORPURGO of Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop sets the scene for a co-operative venture in Cowal.


August 2009 Feature: Highland New Designers August 2009 Feature: Highland New Designers

TINA ROSE discovers some dynamic ideas from emerging new Highland Designers.


June 2009 Feature: 53rd Venice Biennale June 2009 Feature: 53rd Venice Biennale

SUE PIRNIE reports from the most famous of the major international visual arts institutions.


June 2009 Feature: Scottish Glass Society June 2009 Feature: Scottish Glass Society

TINA ROSE looks ahead to a celebration of 30 years of Scottish Glass.


June 2009 Feature: Lewis Artists in Åland (3) June 2009 Feature: Lewis Artists in Åland (3)

IAN STEPHEN concludes his reports on the Åland excursion with a missive from Stockholm


May 2009 Feature: HI-Arts Argyll Makers Day May 2009 Feature: HI-Arts Argyll Makers Day

JOHN SAICH reports from a successful gathering of makers and artists on the Isle of Mull


March 2009 Feature: Alison Bell March 2009 Feature: Alison Bell

EILEEN BELL hears the story behind textile artist Alison Bell’s current exhibition at Taigh Chearsabhagh.


October 2008 Feature: Ceramics October 2008 Feature: Ceramics

TINA ROSE looks at the experience of ceramicist Frances Priest at Cove Park, and considers the implications of a discussion on the future of ceramics in Scotland.


September 2008 Interview: Beth Legg September 2008 Interview: Beth Legg

From April until July this year Caithness born jeweller, BETH LEGG was in residence in Cape Breton.


July 2008 Crafts Feature: Funky Hair video project July 2008 Crafts Feature: Funky Hair video project

In 2007 glass artist CAROLE ROBINSON was chosen for a residency in Inverness Royal Academy funded by Highland Council. This film of the residency was made by Academy pupils, who also chose the title which was inspired by Carole's hairstyle!


July 2008 Feature: Daniel Kavanagh July 2008 Feature: Daniel Kavanagh

GEORGINA COBURN examines the extraordinary work of Glenferness-based artist Daniel Kavanagh.


September 2007: Allison Weightman September 2007: Allison Weightman

GEORGINA COBURN considers the important work produced by Allison Weightman in the often undervalued medium of ceramics.