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• January 2012 e-Newsletter (1Mb)
  Starting the Year on the Right Footing
  Here we are at the beginning of a new year that will see lots happening around the UK. Our craft&design Selected Awards and Craft and Design Month, oh and I think there's those small things like the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee of course, so here is our first Newsletter of the year to start you off. There are things of interest for all, from calls for entries to computer security techniques and new copyright legislation.
   

Previous e-Newsletters

• November 2011 e-Newsletter (1Mb)
  The Government Needs You!
  An invitation to craftsmen and women to contact Jan Lasnon at craft&design, who's working on a major government research project into crafts in the UK. Also catch up with shows, exhibitions, courses, awards and more; note our warning about an email scam that's particularly targeting artists; and there's a call for entries for artists and makers.
   
• September 2011 e-Newsletter (1.5Mb)
  Events, Exhibitions and Crafts at 10 Downing Street
  Information about some great events and exhibitions coming up in the next few weeks, plus news about Awards, Craft and Design Month May 2012 and craft at Number 10 as well as lots of other topical items. And for everyone involved with craft events - organisers and exhibitors - there's an important warning about the Expo-Guide.
   
• November 2010 e-Newsletter (226Kb)
  What's happening at craft&design over the coming month
  National Craft and Design Month gets off the ground with your events and exhibitions for May next year. What our seminars can do for your business. And how to enter our exciting new working craftsman photographic competition.
   
• September 2010 e-Newsletter (667Kb)
  Announcing National Craft and Design Month, May 2011
  Find out how you can be involved!
  Then read on for what's coming up soon: Fairs, Festivals, Exhibitions, Open Studios, Workshops & Courses, plus Commissions, Scholarships and Awards. And take note of our warning about the Domain Renewal Group Scam, be sure you don't get caught out.
   
• March 2010 e-Newsletter (695Kb)
  State of the Market Survey
  Here are some of the interim results showing how many of our readers see the current state of affairs in the UK craft industry; interestingly, more than 92% say that they are as confident, if not more confident, of the survival of their businesses than this time last year! There's news about people working with Pottery, Glass, Textiles, Leather and Jewellery plus reminders about forthcoming Craft Fairs & Trade Shows, Exhibitions & Galleries, Awards and Opportunities for both established and new makers - there's some rather nice success stories too.
   
• December 2009 e-Newsletter (648Kb)
  Awards, Awards, Awards!
  We launch our 2010 craft&design Selected Awards for designer makers on 1st January; Robin Wood takes the award for 'Artisan of the Year' with Country Living Magazine and Cockpit Arts launch a new award for established makers. We're looking for people to feature in a new BBC TV series; there's news from across the UK about forthcoming trade and public events & exhibitions, plus a reassuring success story involving 'copycat' goods from China.
   
• September 2009 e-Newsletter (528Kb)
  Find out about our 2009 craft&design Selected Award Winners
  we're proud to present the work of 6 Gold and 13 Silver Award Winning designer makers from all over Britain, with awards in 6 different categories. There's also a special item in memory of Dan Klein, with details of how to contribute to the fund which is being established in his memory through North Lands Creative Glass. And there is a Mentorship Scheme to apply for, Textiles on the Telly, Gallery Exhibitions and Open Studios, plus some words of warning about an industry 'scam' to watch out for.
   
• June 2009 e-Newsletter (423Kb)
  Craft is Coming into its Own!
  With top designer makers featuring recently on Channel 4 and now an exciting new series scheduled for one of the other main TV channels, traditional and contemporary crafts are coming into their own – find out how you can be involved too! A professional jeweller talks about the huge benefits that belonging to craft Groups, Guilds or Associations can bring. Save £10 with our special Art in Action Ticket Offer and read about forthcoming exhibitons, events and UK craft news.
   
• April 2009 e-Newsletter (225Kb)
  Busy times? They could be!
  Expand your horizons in the new season of events with Open Studios and Art Trails, Craft Fairs and Gallery Exhibitions; and develop your skills with creative Courses & Workshops. Check out our advice on protecting your Business with Insurance Cover and Copyright Protection.
   
• February 2009 e-Newsletter (208Kb)
  Let your skills work for you
  - workshop tutor Debbie Siniska gives practical ideas on teaching craft workshops, we have tips for anyone taking a stand at a craft fair for the first time and some details about the Crafts Council's new Fifty-fifty programme.
   
• December 2008 e-Newsletter (206Kb)
  Beating the Recession
  - business advisor Elizabeth White gives some objective advice on the steps that craftspeople can take to put themselves on a positive footing in these times of financial uncertainty.
   

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