News
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The John Ruskin Prize
We are delighted to announce that two SDC members have been shortlisted for the 8th Ruskin Art Prize.
The Alan Peters Furniture Award 2026
Applications are invited for the 2026 Alan Peters Furniture Award. This biennial online competition celebrates the enduring legacy of the late furniture designer maker.
Collect 2026
We had a wonderful time presenting 'Uncommon Ground' at Collect 2026. If you weren’t able to visit us in person, you can learn more and explore the full exhibition catalogue here.
A Meeting of Minds in Wool
SDC Online Conversations 2026 with Society members Julia Desch and Molly Williams. The next meeting is on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
People's Choice Prize
Each year the Society gives the ‘People’s Choice Prize’ to a member taking part in their annual exhibition. The 2025 prize was awarded at 'Designer Craft, Tales in the Making' to Jessica Palmer MSDC.
Crossing Crafts
A collaboration between the Society of Designer Craftsmen and the Suffolk Craft Society – drawing inspiration from SDC Honorary Fellow Alice Kettle’s 'Pairings' projects.
Art Deco Centenary celebrated at the London Transport Museum
SDC Fellow Dan Maier is honoured to have her artwork for Hatton Cross Underground Station featured in the London Transport Museum's new Art Deco poster exhibition.
Society announces new Honorary Fellowship
The Society has conferred Honorary Fellowship to Kate Mason