At long last Spring is on its way and with it thoughts of learning a new craft skill perhaps, or maybe brushing up on some of the things you already know. So why not treat yourself to a creative break, recharge the batteries after the long Winter months and enjoy spending time with some like-minded people - it's all in the special Courses & Workshops section in our March/April magazine.

The premier event for designer makers who sell to the trade will soon be upon us again and this year the British Craft Trade Fair runs from 6 to 8 April. It's sure to be just as stunning and stylish as ever if the exclusive Preview in the March/April issue of craft&design magazine is anything to go by! We'll be there on our usual stand (number 123) adjacent to the Newcomers Gallery and look forward to catching up with lots of our readers and stockists then! 

Meanwhile, remember to vote for your favourite makers in our 2014 Selected Maker Awards - the online public vote is open now, with more than 1,100 professional makers entered into the Awards. Our Specialist Judges will be choosing the winners from the finalists, so watch this space for when we announce the results in May!