News Archives 2024
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.
People's Choice Prize
Each year the Society gives the ‘People’s Choice Prize’ to a member taking part in their annual exhibition. The 2024 prize was awarded at 'Designer Craft at Bankside' to textile artist Naomi Beevers MSDC.
COLLECT 2025
For the first time, the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and the Society of Designer Craftsmen will join forces to present ‘Fresh Focus’ at Collect 2025, celebrating the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern artistic expression.
Gane Trust Award
Each year the Gane Trust gives an award to a member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen taking part in their annual exhibition. We are delighted to announce this year the prize was awarded to furniture designer and maker Sean Evelegh (MSDC).
Handmade Chelsea Partner Prize: Outstanding Innovation in Craft & Design
SDC is delighted to welcome newest member and award winner Caitlin Murphy MSDC
The Broderers' Exhibition: The Art of Embroidery
We are delighted that SDC members Vivienne Beaumont, Sylvie Millen, Susannah Weiland and Diana McKinnon have embroidered art pieces selected for the prestigious Broderers’ Exhibition 2025.
Bath Open Arts Prize 2024
Society member Aran Illingworth MSDC wins 1st Prize in this key open arts prize
SDC member secures place at the Royal College of Art
The Society would like to congratulate printmaker Tori McLean MSDC on securing a place on the RCA's prestigious Print MA programme.
William Morris takes the Tube!
SDC Fellow Dan Maier has just completed her fourth commission for London Underground as part of Hammersmith station’s 150-year celebration.
