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28 September 2017
Craft and Gift Fair
I went to a craft and gift fair, there are lots throughout the year so you should look out for them.
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24 August 2017
Crafts Council - Tour of I AM HERE jewellery exhibition
Aged 16-25 and interested in craft and making?Join the Crafts Council at our next young people's group meeting! We'll be visiting I AM HERE - a Crafts Council touring exhibition of contemporary jewellery - and hearing all about the exhibition from Crafts Council's Head of Exhibitions & Collections, Annabelle Campbell.
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1 August 2017 – 1 October 2017
Summer Sessions: Paper Cutting & Manipulation with Clare Pentlow
Summer Sessions skills workshop at The National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford Lincolnshire
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26 July 2017
Crafts Council - Young People's Meeting July
Aged 16 – 25 and interested in craft and making?
Join the Crafts Council at our next young people's group meeting! Hear all about our national campaign Craft Club and have a go at one of our craft tutorials designed by professional makers.
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29 June 2017
Crafts Council - Young People's Meeting with AOC Architecture
Aged 16 – 25 and interested in craft and making?Join the Crafts Council at our next meeting where we'll be joined by AOC Architecture. We want to transform the ground floor of our building in Angel into a permanent home for craft and we want to know what you think about the plans.
This new network of Londoners aged 16-25 brings together those who are passionate about craft and making to co-produce projects and events with us at the Crafts Council, and in doing so help shape the future of craft in the UK.
Come along if you love to make, or are just keen to find out more— all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
What's happening on the night?
Be involved in shaping our young people's programme over a slice of pizza!Find out more about the Crafts Council's plan to open our beautiful Grade II listed building on Pentonville Road to the public.Meet award-winning architects AOC Architecture who are designing our new public space: A Home for Craft. Get an insight into their practice, be the first to see plans for the new building, and have your say about the designs and how we are going to use the space.
A Home for Craft is designed by award winning architectural practice AOC Architecture. Established in 2005 they have gained international recognition for their inventive inquiry, participatory practice and characterful designs. Committed to a generous architecture that is particular, participative and valuable, they have a distinct reputation for high quality public buildings, cultural institutions and residential projects located in sensitive contexts.
Why get involved?
Join a new network of young people passionate about craft and makingBe involved in shaping our young people's programme; work alongside staff and makers to co-produce programmes for other young peopleTake part in creative workshops and meet and collaborate with professionals working in the craft and creative industriesAccess opportunities, training and advice (including Arts Award)Learn new skills and develop your CV
Can't make it this time? There's more to come!
We'll be holding monthly get-togethers both at the Crafts Council in Angel and out and about at other venues. They will take place on the last Thursday of every month (please note there will not be a meeting in August and December).
To find out more about our young people's programme and to be kept informed of all upcoming events, workshops and opportunities for young people, please email [email protected]
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25 May 2017
Young People's Programme Launch Event
Aged 16 – 25 and interested in craft and making?
Join the Crafts Council at Machines Room as we launch our new programme for young people! RSVP here - craftscouncilyoungpeople.eventbrite.co.uk
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5 July 2016 – 5 September 2016
Free Craft Masterclasses this summer - open for ages 14-18
The Creative Dimension - Workshops
Earn your Bronze or Silver Arts Award and learn a new craft skill this summer, with The Crafts Council and The Creative Dimension. Work with master crafters and learn from their expertise!
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21 February 2016
Is sewing as relevant today as it ever was?
From the pastime of the rich to the concern of the poor, from the domain of women to the task of men, sewing has recently experienced a different kind of revival altogether.
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22 August 2015
What is Luxury?
I visited the Victoria and Albert museum with Derby Museums and Art Gallery.