makebyhand
National Directory of Craft Resources and Supplies
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Arts Complex
Art’s Complex has been providing gallery and studio space to upcoming artists in Edinburgh since 2008.
They now have over 300 resident artists, 3 main galleries as well as a wide range of other facilities useful to artists.
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Devon Guild of Craftsmen
A membership organisation for professional craftspeople from SouthWest England - we support, exhibit and sell work by our Members. Products include a wide range of domestic and decorative handmade items including textiles, ceramics, jewellery, metalwork, furniture, prints and glassware. Our craft shop supplies books, magazines, kits and UK-made craft gifts. Our educational charity runs talks, workshops, demonstrations and trips year round, as well as an outreach programme to schools, colleges and community groups, offering the experience of making with a professional craftsperson. Changing exhibitions with gallery activities and café provide a unique visitor experience. See website for applications, on-line shop, Directory of SouthWest Makers, craft-education and other resources.
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Hawthorn Contemporary Craft Gallery and Haberdashery
Based in the unique Georgian town of Blandford Forum in Dorset, Hawthorn is a contemporary craft gallery and haberdashery showcasing a hand-picked selection of work from the UK’s most creative and talented designer-makers, from one-off pieces of jewellery and beautiful prints to ceramics and textiles. Hawthorn shows the work of over 35 crafts people and aims to support local makers as far as possible and you will find many pieces made within Dorset and the West Country.
The haberdashery behind the gallery is a delight for the senses; packed full of colourful buttons, ribbon, felting supplies and everyday sewing essentials.
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RBSA Gallery
The RBSA Gallery’s Craft Gallery has established a reputation as one of the leading outlets in the Midlands for contemporary craft, striving to demonstrate the diversity and creativity of the UK’s craft-making community. Through its programme of creatively themed exhibitions, the RBSA displays innovative, yet affordable craft from designer makers based all over the country. Works on display range from designer-maker jewellery to ceramics, textiles, silverware and woodwork.
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Unit Twelve
A contemporary craft exhibition and workshop space, based in a converted cow shed, in a beautiful rural location. A programme of workshops is run by madebyhandonline Maker Jennifer Collier.
