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Scottish Glass
2nd February 2011 - 1st August 2012
Last year saw the 400th anniversary of glassmaking in Scotland. The Kelvingrove Gallery is marking this anniversary with a long-term exhibition of over seventy glass pieces drawn from Glasgow Museums’ extensive collection, showcasing works by key manufacturers and artists working in Scotland from the early 18th century to the present day.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: Scotland
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Phone: 0141 276 9599
Website: http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/kelvingrove/whats-on/exhibitions/scottish-glass/Pages/default.aspxVenue:
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle Street
Glasgow
G3 8AG
see mapCost: Free entry
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Terence Conran - The way we live now
16th November 2011 - 4th March 2012
The Design Museum marks Sir Terence Conran’s 80th birthday with a major exhibition that explores his unique impact on contemporary life in Britain.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: London
Website: http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/2011/terence-conran
Venue:
Design Museum
28 Shad Thames
London
SE1 2YD
see mapCost: £8 adults, £7 concessions, £5.50 Students
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Voices: Expressive approaches to quilting by the international Quilt Art group
14th January 2012 - 26th February 2012
An exciting exhibition of new work by the Quilt Art group. Expressing their own unique voice, each professional quilt maker had the freedom to produce individual quilt work without the restrictions of a set theme or size. Their work is unified by the shared vision of Quilt Art; to extend the boundaries of quilting as an artistic medium and achieve wider recognition of the quilt as an art form.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: South West
Phone: 01626 8322233
Venue:
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Riverside Mill
Bovey Tracey
TQ13 9AF
see mapCost: Free admission
Event times: Open daily, 10am-5.30pm -
History Makers
16th January 2012 - 13th April 2012
Victoriana meets eclectic vintage finds in this exhibition featuring makers who are inspired by history and nostalgia. Demonstrating how antique and historical objects can be given a new lease of life, this exhibition shows the influence of lost and forgotten possessions on crafts people today.
Features work from madebyhandonline Maker Corrinne Evans.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Phone: 0121 236 4353
Website: http://www.rbsa.org.uk/Venue:
RBSA Gallery
4 Brook Street
Birmingham
B3 1SA
see mapCost: Free admission
Event times: Monday to Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm, Saturdays 10:30am – 5:00pm, Sundays 1pm – 5:00pm -
Cadeaux d’Amour - An Exhibition of Tokens of Affection
21st January 2012 - 3rd March 2012
This group exhibition will celebrate love with an amazing selection of handmade pieces in a range of media that one might give as a love token to someone special.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: North West
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Phone: 0151 709 4014
Website: http://www.bluecoatdisplaycentre.comVenue:
Bluecoat Display Centre
The Bluecoat
College Lane Entrance
Liverpool
L1 3BZ
see mapEvent times: 10.00am - 17.30pm Monday to Saturday, 12.00pm - 5.00pm Sundays.
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Earth
21st January 2012 - 18th March 2012
A selection of contemporary ceramics from Wales, exploring the vessel form, emotion and memory, poetry and history, and responses to landscape.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: Wales
Phone: 01824 704774
Website: http://www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk/index.htmlVenue:
Gallery 1
Ruthin Craft Centre
Park Road, Ruthin
Denbighshire
LL15 1BB
see mapCost: Free
Event times: Open daily, 10.00am – 5.30pm -
Spring Loaded
2nd February 2012 - 28th April 2012
Curated by and held at the exhibition/workshop space of madebyhandonline Maker Jennifer Collier, this exhibition will encourage us all out of hibernation as it celebrates the joys of spring. Fresh, bright colours and garden inspired work truly make this exhibition ‘Spring Loaded’.
View more detailsVenue:
Unit Twelve
Tixall Heath Farm
Tixall
Stafford
ST18 0XX
see mapEvent times: 10am-4pm Thursday-Saturday
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Fresh - Contemporary Jewellery
4th February 2012 - 2nd March 2012
An exhibition of contemporary jewellery from seven designers new to the Roger Bycliffe Gallery using metal in new and surprising ways, unusual sculptural constructions and surface finishes.
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Region: Scotland
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Website: http://www.billcliffegallery.com/Venue:
Roger Bilcliffe Gallery
134 Blytheswood Street
Glasgow
G2 4EL
see mapEvent times: Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday - 10am to 1pm.
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Freshly Cut - Hearts and Flowers in Contemporary Jewellery
8th February 2012 - 14th April 2012
“Freshly Cut is an exhibition focused on heart and flower themes in leading-edge jewellery design. Featuring seven individual designer-makers with an international perspective; each artist shares an alternative view of either the traditional heart symbol or ornamental flower motifs in jewellery.” Follow the link below for more details…
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: London
Phone: 020 7243 0782
Website: http://www.flowgallery.co.uk/62.htmlVenue:
Flow Gallery
1-5 Needham Road
London
W11 2RP
see mapEvent times: Monday to Saturday - 11am until 6pm, Sunday by appointment
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Made in the Middle
11th February 2012
Craftspace’s Made in the Middle is the Midland’s principal exhibition of contemporary craft, which takes place every three years, promoting the best of recent craft from makers with a regional connection. Its 18 month tour will launch at mac Birmingham on the 11th February.
Congratulations to madebyhandonline Maker Jennifer Collier who has been selected to exhibit her work in this exhibition.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: Midlands
Website: http://www.craftspace.co.uk/page.asp?fn=2&id=82&stp=1&grp=2
Venue:
mac
Cannon Hill Park
Birmingham
B12 9QH
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Spring Fling 2012 Taster Exhibitions
12th February 2012 - 12th March 2012
Visit a taster exhibition where members participating in Spring Fling will show some of their work. Most of the work will be for sale.
An exhibition will also be held at:
Gracefield Arts Centre
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19 March – 7 May
28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ,
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pmCategory: Exhibition
Region: Scotland
Venue:
Stranraer Museum
The Old Town Hall
George Street
Stranraer
DG9 7JP
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Ceramic Art London
24th February 2012 - 26th February 2012
“Ceramic Art London is now in its eighth year and recognised as the leading international fair for contemporary ceramics, with over 75 ceramic artists displaying a varied selection of exciting and challenging work. There is something for everyone, for those already in the know this is an opportunity to explore further and buy directly from the maker, for gallery owners and collectors it’s an opportunity to snap up new talent and for enthusiasts and visitors it’s an opportunity to chill out and simply enjoy the vibes.”
View more detailsVenue:
Henry Moore and Gulbenkian Galleries at The Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore
London
SW7
see mapEvent times: Friday: 10am - 6pm, Saturday: 10am - 6pm, Sunday: 10am - 5pm
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Lab Craft
25th February 2012 - 7th April 2012
On tour from Crafts Council, London.
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Lab Craft features 26 makers who combine hand, mind, eye, technical mastery of tools and materials, and aesthetic sensibility, with cutting-edge digital technologies. Using rapid prototyping, laser cutting, laser scanning and digital printing, Lab Craft explores the use of technology as an extension to the capabilities of the human hand.Category: Exhibition
Region: Wales
Phone: 01267 222 775
Website: http://www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk/exhibitions.htmlVenue:
Oriel Myddin Gallery
Church Lane
Carmarthen
SA31 1LH
see mapCost: Free admission
Event times: Open 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat -
Unravel
25th February 2012 - 26th February 2012
Farnham Maltings’ annual festival of knitting, unravel, will return for its fourth year this February. ‘An unrivalled success since it began in 2009, the festival has fast become one of the leading events for knitting and crochet enthusiasts across the country.’
This year there is a focus on British wool and in the lead-up to the London 2012 Olympics, knitters across the country have been knitting cushions using British wool which will be presented to all the national and international athletes who attend the games.
There will also be talks and demonstrations through the weekend.
View more detailsCategory: Craft Fair
Region: South East
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Phone: 01252 745444
Website: http://www.farnhammaltings.com/news/unravel/748/574/96/unravel_2012.aspxVenue:
Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7QR
see mapCost: £6.50 in advance and £9 on the door, under 15s free
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Desire - Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair
2nd March 2012 - 4th March 2012
A stunning collection of contemporary jewellery and silverware from some of the UKs leading designer makers, including madebyhandonline Maker Karen Dell’Armi.
This Fair will include an exhibition from British Silver Week featuring innovative work by some of Britain’s finest contemporary silversmiths.
View more detailsVenue:
Queen Charlotte Hall
Richmond Upon Thames
London
TW9 2RE
see mapCost: £4.50
Event times: Daily 10am - 5pm -
Country Living Spring Fair
21st March 2012 - 25th March 2012
The Business Design Centre in London’s Islington, will be host to over 400 independent designers, small producers and craftspeople from across the British Isles many of them exhibiting for the first time.
Look out for madebyhandonline Makers Susan Holton Knitwear and Dr Bean’s Bags (pictured)
View more detailsVenue:
Business Design Centre
Islington
London
N1 0HQ
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Craft Central Gets Hitched
22nd March 2012 - 25th March 2012
“Following the success of Craft Central’s first wedding fair in 2011, Craft Central Gets Hitched returns for 2012… undoubtedly the ultimate shopping treat to tackle those wedding ‘to do’ lists. Give your wedding some character and browse unique, handmade products. Perhaps commission your own piece or discover a bespoke design service” For more details please visit the Craft Central website.
View more detailsCategory: Craft Fair
Region: London
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Phone: 020 7251 0276
Website: http://craftcentral.org.uk/craft-central-gets-hitchedVenue:
Craft Central
33-35 St John’s Square
London
EC1M 4DS
see mapCost: Free admission
Event times: Launch Night Thurs 22 4-8pm, Late Night Shopping Fri 23 4-8pm, Sat 24 March 11am – 5pm and Sun 25 March 12-4pm -
Selvedge Spring Fair
31st March 2012
30 hand picked designers and makers will be exhibiting at this exciting Spring event organised by the lovely people behind Selvedge Magazine. See their website for more details.
View more detailsCategory: Craft Fair
Region: London
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Website: http://www.selvedge.orgVenue:
St Augustine's Church Hall, London
St Augustine's Church Hall
Langdon Park Road
London
N6 5QG
see mapEvent times: 10am-5pm
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Glasgow Dazzle
15th April 2012 - 29th April 2012
Dazzle will be returning to Merchant Square in the Merchant City Glasgow in April. Exhibitors include madebyhandonline Maker Sian Elizabeth Hughes. Check the website below for updates.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: Scotland
Website: http://www.dazzle-exhibitions.co.uk/Exhibitions/Exhibition.aspx?pageid=1377
Venue:
Merchant Square
Merchant City
Glasgow
G1
see mapEvent times: 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sundays
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Word Play
3rd May 2012 - 28th July 2012
Text and the written word provide the focus for this exhibition, with makers who use stories to inspire their work, or where text provides an important aspect to the aesthetic of it. This exhibition includes work by madebyhandonline Maker Alix Swan.
View more detailsVenue:
Unit Twelve
Tixall Heath Farm
Tixall
Stafford
ST18 0XX
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Engaging the Senses
5th May 2012 - 17th June 2012
Presenting work that entices and stimulates, Engaging the Senses examines ways that contemporary makers are exploring tactile and other sensory experiences through their work. Our senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch, inform how we interpret and relate to the world. Craft offers a unique opportunity to connect with our senses and the natural world through experiencing a relationship with materials from the earth.
The exhibition will encompass interactive installations and soundscapes engaging with multiple senses, increasing our awareness of how we interact with and respond to objects.
View more detailsVenue:
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Riverside Mill
Bovey Tracey
TQ13 9AF
see mapCost: Free admission
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Collect 2012
11th May 2012 - 14th May 2012
COLLECT, presented by the Crafts Council, will feature 31 UK and international galleries showcasing the highest quality craft. The Project Space will also return this year with ten large-scale installations by individual artists with a focus on textiles and furniture.
Please follow the link below for full details, including a list of this years exhibitors.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: London
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Phone: 020 7278 7700
Website: http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect/Venue:
Saatchi Gallery
Duke of York’s HQ
King’s Road
London
SW3 4SQ
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Transplantation - an exhibition of narrative contemporary jewellery
12th May 2012 - 23rd June 2012
An exhibition of jewellery curated by Professor Norman Cherry in conjunction with the Hub: National Centre for Craft & Design and the University of Lincoln. The artists explore the sense of place and cultural identity through the theme of Transplantation. Each artist will examine their individual cultural identity as a consequence of their own personal and family experiences.
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Region: North West
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Phone: 0151 709 4014
Website: http://www.bluecoatdisplaycentre.com/exhibitions&post=433Venue:
Bluecoat Display Centre
The Bluecoat
College Lane Entrance
Liverpool
L1 3BZ
see mapEvent times: 10.00am - 17.30pm Monday to Saturday, 12.00pm - 5.00pm Sundays.
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The Contemporary Craft Festival
15th June 2012 - 17th June 2012
A spectacular summer craft fair - one of the largest and most highly acclaimed designer maker events in the UK, featuring many Makers found on madebyhandonline. Opens Friday and includes exciting workshops, demonstrations, a children’s craft tent, delicious food and live music.
View more detailsCategory: Craft Fair
Region: South West
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Phone: 01626 830612
Website: http://craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/Venue:
Mill Marsh Park
Bovey Tracey
Devon
TQ139AF
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Art in Action
19th July 2012 - 22nd July 2012
“In 1977, 51 artists and musicians took part and 14,000 visitors arrived. Today Art in Action welcomes approximately 25,000 people over four days. Visitors come to learn, buy and enjoy, the exhibitions, classes and performances of 400 demonstrating artists, designer makers, teachers, musicians and performers. Disciplines include painting, sculpture, glass, woodwork, textiles, ceramics, metalwork and jewellery.” Follow the web link below for more details on the Art in Action website. You can also purchase tickets through the website.
This is a great opportunity to see work by madebyhandonline Makers Hannah McAndrew and Christian O’Reilly.
View more detailsVenue:
Waterperry House
Waterperry,
Near. Wheatley,
Oxfordshire
OX33 1JZ
see mapEvent times: 10.00am - 5.30pm daily
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Found
2nd August 2012 - 27th October 2012
Found : vb to bring into being; to discover by chance; to come upon by searching; to perceive. Work from madebyhandonline Makers Jennifer Collier and Judith Brown will be exhibited as part of this exhibition.
View more detailsVenue:
Unit Twelve
Tixall Heath Farm
Tixall
Stafford
ST18 0XX
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Turning Leaves
1st September 2012 - 27th October 2012
A selected group of artists present paper artworks in a range of forms from the delicate to the sculptural - includes work by madebyhandonline Maker Jennifer Collier.
View more detailsCategory: Exhibition
Region: North West
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Phone: 0151 709 4014
Website: http://www.bluecoatdisplaycentre.com/exhibitions&post=440Venue:
Bluecoat Display Centre
The Bluecoat
College Lane Entrance
Liverpool
L1 3BZ
see mapEvent times: 10.00am - 17.30pm Monday to Saturday, 12.00pm - 5.00pm Sundays.
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Ceramics in the City 2012
14th September 2012 - 16th September 2012
Ceramics in the City returns to the Geffrye with an exciting range of work by around 40 selected ceramicists, a mix of both leading names and rising talents. An array of styles, techniques, colour and texture will be shown in domestic objects ranging from functional tableware and lamps, to purely aesthetic or quirky one-off pieces. Throughout the three-day event, visitors will have the opportunity not just to browse and buy, but also to talk to the ceramicists and watch free demonstrations.
View more detailsCategory: Craft Fair
Region: London
Phone: 020 7739 9893
Website: http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/whatson/Venue:
Geffrye Museum
Kingsland Road
Shoreditch
London
E2 8EA
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Lustre Contemporary Craft Market
9th November 2012 - 11th November 2012
This prestigious event in the contemporary craft calendar features top quality work by selected UK designer makers - a key diary date for anyone interested in discovering unique pieces of jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, wood and metalwork.
Makers are now invited to apply for this event. Please follow the link below.
View more detailsCategory: Craft Fair
Region: Midlands
Phone: 0115 846 7777
Website: http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/Crafts/LUSTRE.htmlVenue:
Lakeside Arts Centre
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
see mapCost: £5 weekend admission, under 16's free
