News Archives 2022
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.
Society announces new Honorary Fellowships
The Society has conferred Honorary Fellowships to Diana Springall, Dids Macdonald OBE and Matthew Bullock.
Student Memberships now live!!
The Society has now launched a new type of membership for full-time students. If you'd like to become a student member, please apply by going to the "Join" page.
The Society's latest exhibition - "Transformations" - is now open!
The Society is delighted to announce its latest exhibition where over 100 of the Society’s members will be showcasing original work in textiles, ceramics, glass, wood, paper, stone, base and precious metals is now open at the Bankside Gallery in London. (Image: “Morning Dress" by Anita Bell MSDC)
Transformations Catalogue
Combining innovative approach with supreme craftsmanship, over 100 of the Society’s members will be showcasing original work in textiles, ceramics, glass, wood, paper, stone, base and precious metals.
Coloured by Nature - Natural Dyeing with Wensleydale
Article for recent edition of Feltmakers Journal "Felt Matters" 2022 (International Feltmakers Association)
The Alan Peters Furniture Award 2022
An annual award celebrating the legacy of 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. Organised by Jeremy Broun, FSDC. Applications are now open and the entry deadline is 31st July 2022.
SDC member Jane Colquhoun selected to take part in "A Visible THREAD" research residency at Andrew Brownsword Gallery, Bath
SDC member Jane Colquhoun is a new member of seam collective, a group of 15 textile artists based in the South West of England. seam collective has been selected to exhibit at The Andrew Brownsword Gallery as part of a new experimental, open submission arts programme in partnership with The Holburne Museum.