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craft&design e-Newsletter, December 2009(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.
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craft&design e-Newsletter, September 2009(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.
craft&design e-Newsletter, June 2009(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.
craft&design e-Newsletter, April 2009(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.
craft&design e-Newsletter, February 2009(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.
craft&design e-Newsletter, December 2008(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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