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The Highlands and Islands of Scotland have provided a natural home for craft for many years inspiring makers through the beauty of the environment, the rich mythology and the wealth of natural materials. Read more...
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December 2008 Craft Newsletter  - Read about the latest craft news, events and our plans for the future. Read more here

Makers' Day, Moray Arts Centre, 28 January 2009
HI~Arts will be holding a Makers Day at Moray Arts Centre on the 28 January 2009, which is open to makers of all disciplines. Details are currently being finalised, for more information email us on craft@hi-arts.co.uk
In this section:
Makers' Awards Scheme Future Focus Conference - Developing the Market for Crafts
October 2008 Feature: Ceramics. Click for more...
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. Click for more...
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. Click for more...
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!

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CHRISTMAS 2008 EXHIBITION (Kilmorack Gallery, until 21 December 2008)
ANDY GOLDSWORTHY: NORTH UIST WORKS (Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, North Uist, until 29 November 2008)
HOS EXHIBITION (Eden Court Theatre, until 29 November 2008)

Latest Crafts News | More News
Fort William Mountain Festival Competition (04 Dec 2008)
Voluntary Arts Scotland Survey (04 Dec 2008)
Select Scottish at the Aviemore Trade Show (04 Dec 2008)
The Gathering 2009 Looking For Scottish Arts and Craft Vendors (03 Dec 2008)
Precious Cargo at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (03 Dec 2008)

From the Archive
September 2003 Feature: Knitting an International Narrative
September 2003 Feature: Knitting an International Narrative Shetland artist ROXANE PERMAR describes the process of creating The Encyclopedia of Knitted Stories in St Petersburg, and a new website telling the stories in digital form.


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