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Meet the collector: Sara

24.05.2013

Sara Unwin, manager of Galvanize Sheffield, the contemporary metal festival, talked to Janet Paske about her collection. Please imagine chuckles and giggles in the background – there were lots of them. Sara’s created a personal collection on Craft Finder too, showing some of the pieces that that have taken her eye.     More...

Behind the scenes: Keith Varney on Hothouse

07.05.2013

Have you ever wondered how someone makes a successful career as a designer-maker? Not only do they need to be able to design and make but they also need to be able to run a business. Recognising the difficulties, the Crafts Council created its Hothouse programme, a business support scheme for aspiring designer-makers.

Keith Varney was an accomplished designer and cabinetmaker seeking a new challenge and direction in life. Here he is, in his own words, telling us about his new career as a ceramicist and how the Hothouse programme has helped him.  
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Meet the collector: Andy Christian

25.04.2013

We're delighted that Ceramic Review has allowed us to post this article written by Andy Christian which first appeared in Off Centre in issue 260, Mar/ Apr 2013. Andy Christian is a writer, exhibition organiser, and advisor.     More...

Learning craft skills: using a wood kiln

02.04.2013

Penny Withers, a ceramicist, talked to Jessica Pallett-Delaney about the process of using a wood kiln.     More...

Our top craft fairs in summer 2013

19.03.2013

Here's our list of the contemporary craft fairs & other events taking place this summer which we think are well worth a visit. There are some tough choices.      More...

Learning craft skills: making a ring

04.03.2013

Before Alison left her Liaison Worker role with us, she took part in a jewellery workshop run by Chris Boland. Here she shares her experience and observations.     More...

Meet the collector: Jenifer

04.02.2013

Jenifer Wall, jeweller and metal worker, and co-founder of a jewellery gallery and studio, talked to Janet Paske about her collection.     More...

Behind the scenes: Emma Paragreen on hallmarks

25.01.2013

Emma Paragreen is the public face of the Sheffield Assay Office and officially its Librarian, Curator and Archivist. Here she talks to Janet Paske about the hallmarking of precious metals.     More...