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.
King’s Birthday Honours 2026 - MBE
SDC Honorary Fellow, Diana Springall FRSA has been awarded MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for services to Arts and Crafts.
Society of Designer Craftsmen appoints new President
The Society of Designer Craftsmen is pleased to announce the election of Professor Geoffrey Crossick MBE as its new President.
Future Icons Selects 2026
Future Icons Selects returns to LCW for its fourth edition at 83 Rivington Street in Shoreditch. Running for seven days in May, the exhibition will present the work of more than 40 emerging and established artisans, including four SDC members.
Society is seeking a new Treasurer
We are now seeking a skilled, articulate and committed individual to work alongside the Board of Trustees to consolidate on the excellent work undertaken so far, and alongside other trustees, help take the charity to the next level.
Collect 2026
We had a wonderful time presenting 'Uncommon Ground' at Collect 2026. If you weren’t able to visit us in person, you can learn more and explore the full exhibition catalogue here.
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
