Producing new work is demanding. It requires investment in time, money, focus, inspiration, invention and hard work. The first two of these things, ‘time and money’ are usually in short supply. It is easy enough to ‘buy in’ custom made tool and materials if you have enough money to flash in front of your suppliers, […]

Browns Gallery, Tain, until 6 April 2010

Kilmorack Gallery, by Beauly, until 1 May 2010

Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney, until 10 April 2010

I always love getting new images sent through to me, whether it is for the crafts newsletter which we send out every month, the online galleries or for Making Progress web pages on the HI-Arts website – it’s great to see examples of makers work from throughout the Highlands and Islands. We are also putting together […]

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Inverness, until 20 March 2010

Taking Time   Taking the West Highland train home from Edinburgh takes around 6 hours compared to 3 ½ hours in the car. It is a spectacular journey in daylight and one I have done numerous times since childhood but more often I drive because taking 6 hours out of my life somehow seems wasteful. […]

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen, until 10 April 2010

Timespan, Helmsdale, until 21 March 2010

Jewellery Designer GILLY LANGTON looks back on her recent Craft Fair marathon, with some tips for craftspeople looking to join in