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We're conducting a new online 'State of the Market Survey' with a view to helping craft businesses plan for the future. It's short and simple to complete - and we really do value your input!
'Jewel Squares Blind' by Kaffe Fassett featured in the book 'Kaffe Fassett, Patchwork', by Ebury Press, London.
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Vote now for all your favourite designer makers in the national craft&design Selected Awards 2010
Want To Be On TV?
Maverick TV are making a new series for BBC2, all hosted by Theo Paphitis of Dragon's Den, and are looking for designers/entrepreneurs who'd like to participate!
ACID Petitions Number 10
Stop Press! ACID has just created TWO Number 10 Petitions aimed at strengthening designers' rights. If you haven't yet signed to show your support, please click on both links and join the campaign! Design Right and IP Damages
Tips for Exhibiting at Trade Fairs
Exhibiting at a Trade Fair? Don't know what to expect?
Take a look at our Guide to Exhibiting at UK Trade Fairs - it's FREE to subscribers.
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craft&design… a Showcase for British Crafts
Mastercrafts: a behind-the-scenes feature in our March/April issue about the exciting new craft series on BBC2, including an exclusive interview with Mastercrafts presenter, Monty Don. Plus a special reader offer for the new Mastercrafts book from David & Charles, featuring Mastercrafts Mentors Don Barker, Blacksmith; Guy Mallinson, Woodworker; Margo Selby, Textile Artist and Weaver; Andy Oldfield, Stone Mason; Sophie Lister Hussain, Glass Artist and the Rumpelstiltskin Thatching Company.
This issue’s 3 page listing of Craft Fairs, Craft Galleries & Exhibitions covers a wide range of UK Craft Events, whilst the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) Preview showcases stunning work by top UK designer makers and our Subscribers have a Ticket Offer for the Country Living Spring Fair.
Kaffe Fassett and Steve Klein talk about their workshop at North Lands Creative Glass; there’s Tobias Kaye’s Sounding Bowls and Glass by Amanda Simmons as well as Angharad Whitfield. There’s something for everyone in the Directory of Craft Courses & Workshops, from Glass, Textiles and Woodworking, to Jewellery, Ceramics and Blacksmithing. We put the spotlight on Precious Metal Clay, Art Clay Silver and Polymer Clay work.. and invite you to participate in our State of the Market Survey and CPD Project...
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