Member News
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.
Designing and Weaving Double Cloth
Delighted to announce that Society member and weaver Cally Booker MSDC has published a book on designing and weaving double cloth.
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.
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.
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.
Diana Springall awarded Honorary Degree
SDC Honorary Fellow Diana Springall has been awarded a Doctor of Letters by Sheffield University
QEST Scholarships
We are delighted to announce that SDC members Carlyn Lindsay, woodturner and Alex O'Connor, silversmith have both been awarded QEST Scholarships
