Issue 183 - OCtober 2006

Editor's Comment
What have we discovered about the craft industry at this year's shows-

Pat Johnson Enamelling
"Enamelling is at the boundary of painting and drawing, enabling artists to simultaneously produce both an area and an edge"

Aura Jewellery Exhibition
British and Dutch jewellers show their work in East Yorkshire

Big and Beautiful
Woodturner Phil Stevenson takes on a big challenge

Designer Jewellery & Metalcraft
Karen Christie - two different styles with inspirational links

Roofs and Bedheads
The unique style of George Wilson - joiner, cabinetmaker, shopfitter, restorer, and now creator of roofs and bedheads!

The Craftsman Pottery & Ceramics Awards
Reporting on this year's winners at Potfest in the Pens and Art in Clay

Fleur Grenier
Her contemporary designs combining sculpture and function won the 'Pewter Product of the Year' Award at Pewter Live 2006

Paul Butterworth 1952 - 2006
John Bushill remembers "a talented and inspirational teacher, skilled artist and good friend".

Business Clinic - Selling Abroad
Elizabeth White investigates the many aspects of selling overseas

Greedy Galleries-
Rachael Chambers considers what galleries have to offer, to help makers sell their work

How to make a 'name' for yourself!
New organisers with a new show for new makers - sounds ideal!

Where & When
This month's diary of events - subscribers can access even more information on their own section of SITE_URL

Show Case
The latest events news - plus Show Tickets to Win!

It is not just 'work' for us
Tony and Miriam Rose, Romor exhibitions, talk to Brenda Ross about their newest show and their view of the crafts world.

Designer Crafts @ Chelsea
Fine crafts at Chelsea Town Hall with The Society of Designer Craftsmen

Plane English Down Under
Woodworking Courses with John Shaw and David Haig, two of New Zealand's finest furniture makers

Teaching Your Craft
Textile artist, Ruth Brown, presents a step-by-step guide to organising and teaching your own craft workshops

Directory of Courses and Workshops
Find out who organises what - full details for October 2006 - April 2007 at SITE_URL/workshops

How to Get Noticed
Tim Saunders advises on using radio and TV to your advantage

News & Events
Keeping you up to date with the UK Crafts industry

Diary of a Craftworker and Organiser
Rob Chapman's team (and family!) prepare for their autumn shows

Letters & Messages

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