Issue 173

Editor's Comment
We're looking for Event Reporters - could that be you?

Lesley Anne Greene
Award winning 'creative ceramic artist' and 'player in clay'.

Christmas with Centrepiece
Jewellery and gifts to dream about at Birmingham's Symphony Hall

Felt Paintings
Moy Mackay's spectacular work is inspired by Scottish landscapes

West House Arts
New to the North - and some great pre-Christmas courses

Life after the Pits
Ron Gray recalls his experiences as a miner through his craft

Making the Unusual Saleable
Crooked House Gallery - quirky & contemporary with a sense of fun!

Business Clinic
Understand your market and find a product that sells

Show Case - the latest events news
Win tickets to You Can Make-it! All change in the Channel Islands.

Where & When
Your guide to the Christmas craft events and their organisers

Turning Japanese
Rob and Chris Watson make a potter's pilgrimage to Japan

Manchester Fashion Market
A fabulously successful market specialising in hand crafted fashion

Educating the Public
A great way to tell them about real craftsmanship!

What Business are you in-
The first in a 3 part series on selling your craft, by Byron Kalies

Selected
The only place to be for top UK makers!

Spotlight on Papercrafts

• An unusual Paper Trail
  Introducing The Exotic Paper Company and paper made from..... elephant's what-! With a Special Craftsman Reader Offer.
• Creacards
  From hobby to addiction with Ellen Colville
• Elizabeth Forrest
  Cardiff based lettering artist and papermaker 'It Figures' Quirky creations from Jenny Hassan
• Chris Elliot
  'Hobbysheep' come to life in Wales - with the help of straw, paper & paint!
• Papers and Crafting
  The Crafter's Paper Library; Paper Craft Expo 2006; Crafting Direct
• Calling All Crafters
  Exciting news from the Create and Craft Club
• Books
  Focusing on Paper - with lots of ideas for Christmas and cards.

Directory of Art & Craft Supplies
Dozens of companies & 100s of supplies, all listed A-Z for easy reference

News & Events
Awards & Apprenticeships, Exhibitions & Competitions

Diary of a Craftworker
It's not all plain sailing for Ray and Kathy at the moment

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