News
Stay up to date with the latest in design and craft with our news page and quarterly society newsletters from the Voice of Craft since 1887.
Creative Residency at the V&A
Society member Jacqui Ramrayka has secured a full-time residency at the V&A Museum for the next 12 months.
Tours to Central Asia & China in 2024
Join Society fellow Christine-Ann Richards FSDC on a Central Asian journey along the Silk Road in Kazakhstan in June, or accompany her to China in October to explore china and glass techniques.
SDC AGM 2024
Save the Date - Saturday 11 May 2024 at Art Workers' Guild, London
People's Choice Prize
Each year the Society gives the ‘People’s Choice Prize’ to a member taking part in their annual exhibition. The 2023 prize was awarded to fused glass artist Nancy Goodens (LSDC).
Society announces new Honorary Fellowship
The Society has conferred Honorary Fellowship to Carol Naylor.
Society announces Executive Director
Jenny Starr has been announced as Executive Director of the Society of Designer Craftsmen. The role of Executive Director is a newly created position, with Jenny being the very first to take up this important new role.
The Alan Peters Furniture Award 2024
An annual award celebrating the legacy of the late Alan Peters OBE, one of Britain’s most prominent furniture designer-makers of the late 20th century (who was a Fellow of the Society). It aims to encourage talent in the craft of furniture design and making. Applications are now open and the entry deadline is 31st July 2024.
Gane Trust Award for Excellence
Each year the Gane Trust gives an Award for Excellence to a member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen taking part in their annual exhibition. This year the prize was awarded to textile artist Marian Jazmik (MSDC).