Issue 179

Editor's Comment
Where we've been and who we've seen

Gillies-Jones Glass
Stephen Gillies and Kate Jones, short-listed for the prestigious Coburg Glass Prize

Coburg Prizewinners
Award winning top class glass from British artisans

Bernard Johnson Stonecarver
He gave up his career to become a stonecarver and won a QEST Award along the way

Select British
A preview of what you'll find at this vibrant UK Trade Show, with the 'Craftsman Magazine Selection at Select British' award

Printmaker Deborah Treliving
"We are artists just passing through, altering the landscape and adding to our lives by doing so."

Her work is Silver, her ambition Gold
Hayley Epps talks to jeweller Jessica Hewitt, both of them new young talent in the industry

Show Case
The latest events news direct from the organisers

The Artist and the Gallery
Helen Johnson reports on an event aimed at helping makers and galleries work together

Standing out from the Crowd
'If you are creative then flaunt it', sound advice from Rachael Chambers from Ferrers Gallery

Business Clinic
This month Elizabeth White, Business Editor, discusses the business of selling your business

Where&When
Your diary of craft events and organisers for this month

Letters Page
Readers comments about the UK crafts industry

Starting Your Own Business
Management Consultant, Byron Kalies, emphasises the importance of 'Influencing People'

Woolfest
The what, who, why, when and how of a celebration of wool

Changing a Traditional Image
Brenda Ross learns how the sheepskin industry has updated its products, how tanneries plan to pass on the skills

Directory of Art & Craft Supplies
Dozens of companies with hundreds of supplies, all listed in an easy to access format to help you find what you need - everything for the artist, craftsman and maker

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

Diary of a Craftworker
Rob Chapman, Craftsman turned Organiser, brings us up to date with his hectic double life!

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