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.
LSDC members awarded full MSDC membership
Having submitted their work for independent assessment the Society wishes to congratulate Kuniko Maeda, Diana McKinnon, Naomi Beevers and Geraldine Festenstein on being awarded full membership of the Society and conferred MSDC status.
SDC 2018 prize for excellence in the work of a Licentitate winners announced
Jewellery designers Christine Johnson & Jessica Noble have been jointly awarded this year’s SDC prize for excellence in the work of a Licentitate at Designer Crafts 2018. This award automatically confers full membership to the recipients.
SDC 2018: Pollie Weiss Prize 2018 awarded to Linda Lideka (LSDC)
John Weiss is pleased to announce that this year's Pollie Weiss Prize, awarded to a new Licentiate exhibiting in the Society's annual show for the use of colour in textiles, goes to Linda Lideka.
Designer Crafts 2018 featured in Evening Standard
Barbara Chandler of the Evening Standard has highlighted the SDC’s Designer Crafts 2018 event as one of five best design events happening in London in July. The exhibition and shop within the show are currently open daily from 10 - 5 pm and will end on Saturday 21st July.
Fundraising for a Sustainable Future
In our 130 year the Society of Designer Craftsmen is excited to be working with Elliot Payne Architects to ensure th Society continues to be the success it is today. To help secure our future, we are currently fundraising to refurbish our headquarters in London's vibrant Shoreditch to provide a members gallery for public exhibitions and creative spaces where members can meet clients and take part in workshops. If you wish to support us in this venture please contact chair@societyofdesignercraftsmen.org.uk.
LSDC members awarded full MSDC membership
The Society would like to congratulate Ticia Lever & Mary Gray who have been awarded MSDC status based on the quality of their craftsmanship within Stitched & Constructed Textiles.
Apply now for Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travel Grants
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust is now accepting applications for travel grants for change-makers. Many of our members have been previously accepted into the Churchill Fellowship and we would encourage our members to look at these potentially life-changing grants. Deadline 16 September 2018 for travel in 2019.
LSDC members awarded full MSDC membership
The Society would like to congratulate Sarah Martin & Janette Lazell who have been awarded MSDC status based on the quality of their craftsmanship.
