Sunday, 8 November 2009

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.'

Thursday, 5 November 2009

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!

Thursday, 29 October 2009

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!

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

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

Domesticated Exhibition

The Domesticated exhibition in Bath ends this weekend so try and catch it if you can.
It features work by myself (of course) Christina Bryant, Sarah King, Colin Pantall, Kate Peters and Jem Stiff.
If you can't make it, it will be touring to Swindon later in the year, maybe that would be more convenient for you? I'll let you know the details. Cheers!

Glassmaker, Jessamy Kelly, is profiled in The Sunday Times for The C Word

You can read the article 'Glassmaker's cutting edge design for life' here:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/visual_arts/architecture_and_design/article6869312.ece

Hoping to get my own profile in The Sunday Times soon too...watch this space...

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

A Wee Bit of Light Relief has it's own blog

Our chandelier, featured in The C Word, now has it's own blog at: www.aweebitoflightrelief.blogspot.com
Rebecca Wilson will keep it up to date with the latest news of this collaborative work, so keep an eye out.

We would be happy to make you a bespoke chandelier to fit your space. Please just ask? Currently we have 3 different sizes available ranging from just over £1,000 to just under £4,000. The smallest one, 'A Teeny Wee Bit of Light Relief', is pictured here...