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Highland Makers in London

9 Oct 2009 in Features, Visual Arts & Crafts

TINA ROSE catches up with some Highland craft makers exhibiting at two major London shows

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Ceramics

23 Oct 2008 in Argyll & the Islands, Features, Visual Arts & Crafts

TINA ROSE looks at the experience of ceramicist Frances Priest at Cove Park, and considers the implications of a discussion on the future of ceramics in Scotland

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Shetland is Muse for Furniture Designer

2 Dec 2006 in Features, Shetland, Visual Arts & Crafts

TINA ROSE explores the influences of Shetland born furniture maker CECIL TAIT.

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Highlands Inspire the Big Willow

21 Jan 2006 in Features, Highland, Visual Arts & Crafts

2006 is the year of willow as the Brahan Estate near Dingwall hosts the Big Willow event and a new exhibition of innovative basketmaking opens in Inverness.

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Floating Stones and Books of Melted Rocks

16 Dec 2005 in Features, Highland, Visual Arts & Crafts

Stones and rocks are a total obsession for ceramicist LOTTE GLOB.

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Recognition for Eco-Friendly Jeweller from Strathpeffer

20 Nov 2005 in Features, Highland, Visual Arts & Crafts

Jeweller JAIMIE MACDONALD from Strathpeffer in Ross-shire has been shortlisted for a new eco-prize to recognise creative work which promotes greener lifestyles

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Crafts Feature: Highland Residencies – Year Two

18 Jun 2005 in Features, Highland, Visual Arts & Crafts

TINA ROSE gives an update on the second year of a a three year residency project to place craft makers in schools in the Highlands.

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The Great Gravit

2 Mar 2005 in Features, Shetland, Visual Arts & Crafts

As knitting becomes the latest craze, Jane Moncrieff’s project could mean that Shetland becomes one of the ‘cool’ destinations this year. TINA ROSE reports.

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