Society 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.
Collect 2026
We're thrilled to announce the Society of Designer Craftsmen will be presenting at Collect 2026, the UK's leading international fair for contemporary craft and design held in London's Somerset House.
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.
Society announces new Honorary Fellowship
The Society has conferred Honorary Fellowship to Kate Mason
Society announces new Honorary Fellowship
The Society has conferred Honorary Fellowship to Dawn Thorne
New Designers Partner Prize: Outstanding Innovation in Craft & Design
SDC is delighted to welcome new member and award winner Duoduo Lin LSDC
The Society of Designer Craftsmen is seeking a new Chair
The SDC is at an important developmental phase in its 138 years and is seeking a new Chair to join the team.
SDC at New Designers 2025
SDC is delighted to be partnering with London's most established Graduate Design Showcase as it celebrates 40 years of championing the future of design
Handmade in Britain/SDC Partner Prizes
SDC is delighted to welcome two new members, Christina Feltham and Ellis James Stacey who are award winners for 'Outstanding Innovation in Craft & Design' & 'Outstanding Emerging Designer-Maker'