Top 5 Networks for Craftspeople
Where do you go for craft news and opportunities and to meet other makers? Carol Sinclair and Helen Voce recommend five networks to refer to.
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Where do you go for craft news and opportunities and to meet other makers? Carol Sinclair and Helen Voce recommend five networks to refer to.
The home of Scottish craft, showcasing and promoting Scottish craft nationally and internationally. Their website features listings and directories, plus a wealth of opportunities, many being offered by Craft Scotland and open to all to apply. Makers can have a free page on their website to promote their own work and are welcome to attend their annual conference.
A membership organisation run 'by makers for makers', offering professional development and networking opportunities to craftspeople and makers based in Scotland. They provide online and offline opportunities to get together.
The trade union representing the interests of applied as well as visual artists. They lobby for policies to support professional artists such as rates of pay and resale rights. A notable benefit of the affordable annual membership is the free public liability insurance, however there is much more besides.
The national development agency for contemporary crafts in the UK. Their website has valuable information about their and others national events, exhibitions and opportunities. Access to some of their activities in Scotland are limited, however the Hot House programme of development for emerging makers arrived in Scotland for the first time in 2014 care of Craft Scotland, AAS, Emergents and Fife Contemporary Art & Craft (FCAC).
Strong regional craft networks thrive in Scotland, supporting makers and craftspeople to work locally, nationally and internationally. These networks can be formed around or connected to a venue, event, programme of activity or a specific discipline. Some notable networks with informative websites and newsletters rich in opportunities and events to meet other makers at are:
Other craft networks can be found on the Craft Scotland website.