Issue 176

Editor's Comment
Have you been commissioned to make for someone famous-

Craftsman Magazine Newcomers
at bctf 2006 - here's just a selection of what you'll find there

All Ship Shape
Richard Goodwin-Jones is well known for his raku ceramic boats, but reaching this level of success has taken time

Passionately Felt
I have always been interested in arts and crafts but it really was extraordinary the way that things happened," Liz Clay, felt maker

A Dirty Fight with Wood
Adam Levy uses wood from across the world for his unique furniture

Craft in Focus
We have tickets to give away for Craft in Focus Spring events

Business Clinic
Organising craft fairs - trying to get the balance right

Finding Ways of Reaching the Public
Charles and Emma Owen, Oakleigh Fairs, talk about their business

Where&When
Your Diary of UK Craft events and organisers for the coming month

Show Case
The latest craft event news direct from the organisers

Messages & Letters
Readers' views and comments by email and snailmail

Selling at Craft Fairs
Tips and advice for newcomers to craft fairs - how to choose a fair and how to book a stand

A New Era
An exciting new group for East Yorkshire Artists

ACID
The latest news from ACID on dealing with the Fairguide

Appledore Station Plaque
Maggie Curtis has had a special commission to create

The Bag 'n' Box Man
Terry Andrews says that he doesn't actually 'sell' anything - but he does have lots of advice for personalising your packaging!

Books
Inspiration, instruction, tips and techniques in the latest art and craft books.

News & Events
Keeping you up to date with what's going on in your industry

Diary of a Craftworker
Introducing woodturner and event organiser, Rob Chapman, and his team at Craft in Focus, collectively our new 2006 Diary writers

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Giraffe Head: African inspired glass by London based glass artist, Bruce Marks