Issue 164

Editor's Comment

Newcomers at bctf
Advice from some of last year's Newcomers plus a preview of bctf Newcomers 2005

Bearing All
Ashway Bears, a full time job - and all handmade

Miyabi
An elegant exhibition of tapestries by Hillu Liebelt and Sachiyo Hori

Hayes and Hanna
A major exhibition of Raku fired work at Rufford

Select 2005
A unique and creative showcase of British made products

Helen's Hats
Keeping ahead of fashion with unique hats and 'fascinators'

The Red Thread
Bright, bold tapestries by Fiona Rutherford

Fifty Years On
Marking a milestone at the Eeles Family Pottery Exhibition

View from Both Sides
Bob & Anita Foster: what it's like to wear two different hats

Sue Harvey
Saddler and leatherworker takes on a mountain for charity

Letters & Messages

Where & When
This month's diary of UK craft events

Show Case
You can win tickets to Living Crafts at Hatfield House

Elizabeth White's Business Page
Practical advice for craftspeople on Making Sales

Leyla Folwell, Potter
Highly Commended Student at Art in Clay 2004

View from the Gallery
Two professional makers talk to Brenda Ross about selling their work in UK Galleries

Trafalgar 200 years on
The 1805 Collection - "a tribute to the great craftsmanship to be found in Britain today"

Communication Skills for Craft Workers
Getting the message across effectively makes all the difference to your business

Books
A selection of the latest craft books from Apple Press

Finding What You Want on the Internet
Ruth Brown helps you improve your hunting skills

News & Events
Bringing you up to date with your industry

Diary of a Craftworker
Meet Ray and Kathy, our new Diary writers for 2005

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