The Shirt Off His Back

Juliet Bawden’s The Shirt Off His Back is a collection of 30 projects exploring how men’s shirts can be upcycled and transformed when they are no longer being worn. And if you don’t have access to an abundant supply, the local charity shop may provide a useful source.
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GNCCF 2011 Launch

Last night we went along to the launch of the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2011. As always the quality of the work was extremely high and there were a number of makers whose work I’ve never seen before. We talked to a few of the stallholders and put together a short[.....]

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Buy Art Fair

For all you art bods out there Manchester’s leading art buying event, Buy Art Fair, returns to Spinningfields next week.
From 28 to 30 October the fair will host 60 galleries from across the UK which will exhibit works from over 300 artists.
An informative talks programme will give visitors the opportunity to take[.....]

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Tone von Krogh Ceramics Tutorial

Recently I had the pleasure of having a one to one tutorial with ceramic artist Tone von Krogh. Born and raised in Norway, Tone spent some time trying several types of media before turning her hand to ceramics. She then took a university course in Oslo where she was discouraged from learning the potters wheel[.....]

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Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair Competition Winner

Our competition to win two tickets to the opening of this year’s Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is now closed, so it’s time to pick a winner. The entries are prepared…

…the choice is made…

…the winner is decided! Well done Laura Gray, please go and check your emails!

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