News Archives 2021
The society promotes and supports the work of creative thinkers, designers and makers who continue to innovate in the crafts through their exploration of materials and skills.
Press Release: Designer Craft Showcase from the Society of Designer Craftsmen At RBSA
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Contemporary British Woodturning Exhibition, 'Wizardry in Wood'
See Carlyn and her work at 'Wizardry in Wood'. 13th-16 October 2021. Carpenters Hall London. A selling exhibition of Contemporary British Wood Turning.
The Glass Prize - Highly Commended for Society Member Hannah Gibson
Society Member Hannah Gibson was Highly Commended at the Open Glass Artists 2021 for her work - "Recycling Narratives, Whispering Sweet Nothings. A Shattered Past"
Ceramic Review Master Class in Sgraffito with Tiffany Scull
Tiffany Scull is being featured in the current issue of Ceramic Review both in print and a film online.
Woodland Trust WW1 Centenary Project
As part of the Woodland Trust WW1 centenary project at Langley Vale, Epsom, Surrey, Society Fellow Andrew Lapthorn was commissioned by the Woodland Trust to design and build a memorial to the 14 British warships along with the lives of 5666 crew members whose lives were lost at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May - 1 June 1916. It was the last major battle in world history fought primarily by battleships.
Press Release: Excellence from the Society of Designer Craftsmen at Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester
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Andrew Lapthorne (FSDC) has been announced as winner of the Alan Peters Furniture Award 2021
Society Fellow Andrew Lapthorne was declared the overall winner of the 2021 Alan Peters Furniture Award for his work "Remnant Table"
Exhibitors selected for Society's next exhibition - "Excellence"
The Society has selected the Members whose work will be exhibited at its latest exhibition - Excellence - at the Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester from 3 August - 15 August 2021. (Image - "Abyss" by Silke Espinet)