ESSA Exhibition - CANVAS

I have a few wee drawings on show in an exhibition called CANVAS. It's a fund-raising exhibition for 3 of the Scottish exhibiting societies: VAS, SSA & RSW. It's all original works by members of these societies and prices range from £20 up. Please pop in to 46a George Street, Edinburgh and pick up a bargain...you never know, it could be an investment!

Big Things on the Beach light commission

What a shame, we were second choice to artist Michael Pinsky. He does look rather good though!

Big Things on the Beach - Portobello

A proposal that Clare Waddle and I put forward for the Portobello Big Things on the Beach Temporary Art Commissions 2010: Commission 2 Light based artwork has been shortlisted. There were more than 40 proposals and we have got down to the final 3! I'll keep you posted...

We are the 'artisans' featured in this weeks Sunday Times

Each week the Sunday Times has been featuring 'artisans' from The C Word and they clearly decided to keep the best till last :-) This week it's our turn (me, Rebecca Wilson and Clare Waddle)!

Please follow the link below on the right to view the full article but here's a couple of quotes to wet your apetite:

'The chandelier, named A Wee Bit of Light Relief, is the work of the artists Julia Douglas, Clare Waddle and Rebecca Wilson, who put their collective heads together to design the quirky piece for Craft Scotland’s C-Word campaign. The original has already been snapped up and orders for more are very healthy.'

(get your orders in quick 'cos we're casting like mad here! At present there are three sizes to choose from but we are happy to discuss your space with you and tailor it to fit. www.juliadouglas.co.uk)

'While the group’s work harnesses traditional craft practices, from embroidery and knitting to hand-made ceramics, there’s a high-end elegance to their aesthetic.'

Makers Featured in The C Word advert

You can now see the profiles of all of us makers involved in The C Word by pasting this link into your browser or clicking on the link below right:
http://www.craftscotland.org/the-c-word---makers.htm
There's some really talented folk involved, all of whom have now been featured in The Sunday Times 'Ecosse' section, except for us...keep your eyes peeled this Sunday!

Instant Magazine

Rebecca, Clare and I got a wee feature in this weeks Instant Magazine. It's a cafe culture lifestyle magazine you can pick up free in Edinburgh. It's in the style section (because we are oh so stylish!) under 'Craft Works'. The article is about CraftScotland's stand at Homes & Interiors Scotland and also features textile artist James Donald; Woodworker Joachim King and Joanna Kessel, mosaic artist.

'With a common interest in crossover potential within visual arts, Julia Douglas, Rebecca Wilson and Clare Waddle co-exhibited at the Homes & Interiors Scotland Exhibition. They are currently working on an exhibition inspired by the home, which they hope to tour. www.juliadouglas.co.uk, www.rebeccawilsonceramics.com www.clarewaddle.co.uk

The Homes & Interiors Scotland Exhibition at the SECC in August showcased over 100 exhibitors. Highlights included an interior design presentation by world-renowned designer Nina Campbell, known for her luxury fabric, wallpaper and accessory collections. The centrepiece of the exhibition was the Interior Design Showcase (this year including garden design), in which eight of Scotland’s top interior designers created roomsets in a full-scale house ‘built’ exclusively for the show. www.homesandinteriorsscotland.com/exhibition'

To read the full article please follow the link on the right, cheers!

The C Word is Chandelier

The C Word is Misunderstood
The C Word is Unique
The C Word is A Work of Art
The C Word is How I Make My Living
The C Word is Passed Down from Generation to Generation
The C Word is Cutting Edge
The C Word is Desirable
The C Word is Scottish
The C Word is Craft