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'Driftware UK' (detail) by Myra Mimlitsch-Gray part of Raising the Bar 2008.
Past IC:Innovative Craft Events
Please click the titles for details of each event:
Taking Time: Approaches to Textiles »
13 March 2010
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
11:00am - 1:00pm | Free admission
Amy Houghton and Shane Waltener are joining us in the Dovecot building on to offer different insights into their work as contemporary textile artists
Inner Ear’s Guide to a Lively Website »
12 March 2010
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
9:00am - 7:00pm | £30
IC:Innovative Craft and Inner Ear are hosting a day of practical workshops with a fun twist to help you maximise the impact of the web for your own professional development in the field of art and craft.
Taking Time… with Food & Drink »
11 March 2010
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
6:00pm - 8:00pm | £10/£18
Introductions to craft beer by Stewart Brewing of Loanhead and artisan cheesemaking from Jane Stuart of the St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company
Amanda Game Curators Talk »
6 March 2010
The Harley Gallery, Nottinghamshire
2:00pm - 3:00pm | £5
Amanda Game talks about contemporary tapestry, Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh and the ideas behind the work featured in the exhibition Follow A Thread
Taking Time… with Food & Drink »
4 March 2010
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
6:00pm - 8:00pm | £10/£18
Introductions to craft beer by Catherine Maxwell Stuart of Traquair House Brewery and artisan breadmaking from Campbell Barbee of Peter’s Yard Bakery
Finger Knitting Workshop »
20 February 2010
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
11:00am - 12:00pm | Free admission
Come along and learn how to finger knit
Finger Knitting Workshop »
17 February 2010
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
11:00 am - 12:00pm | Free admission
Come along and learn how to finger knit
Frontroom Showcase »
11 January 2010 - 6 February 2010
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am - 5:30pm | Free admission
A new show celebrating the best in design and making from Edinburgh. This show explores the quality of craft and variety of objects being produced in Edinburgh that have a connection to, or connotations of, the idea of ‘home’
Staging the Image: Photography, Documentation, Collaboration, Performance »
12 December 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Free admission
A special free event in response to the Image/Craft exhibition, juxtaposing contrasting perspectives on themes of photography, documentation, collaboration and performance.
Image/Craft »
13 November 2009 - 30 January 2010
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Christmas Opening Hours - Closed: 22nd - 27th December, Open: 28th - 31st December 10:30am - 5:30pm, Closed: 1st - 4th January | Free admission
A unique exhibition exploring the relationship between image and craft
Follow A Thread »
13 November 2009 - 31 December 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Christmas Opening Hours - Closed: 22nd - 27th December, Open: 28th - 31st December 10:30am - 5:30pm | Free admission
An exhibition which has previously been on display at Ruthin Craft Centre containing examples of contemporary tapestry and other contemporary works inspired by a knowledge of or engagement with the art of tapestry
Geoffrey Mann ‘In Conversation’ »
19 September 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
Doors open: 1pm
Event: 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Free admission
The creator of Flight Take-off and Flight Landing, Geoffrey Mann, talks to Edinburgh-based ceramicist Frances Priest
Follow A Thread »
11 September 2009 - 8 November 2009
Ruthin Craft Centre, Wales
Open Daily 1000-1730 | Free admission
A new exhibition at Ruthin Craft Centre containing examples of contemporary tapestry and other contemporary works inspired by a knowledge of or engagement with the art of tapestry
Reading Room Project »
5 August 2009 - 26 September 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
IC has commissioned Edinburgh sculptor, Scott Laverie, to design and make a portable, modular Reading Room, on display at Dovecot.
Jerwood Contemporary Makers 2009 »
5 August 2009 - 26 September 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
August opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11am to 5pm
Late night Wednesday opening until 7pm
September opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm | Free admission
Following the successful showing of Jerwood Contemporary Makers 2008 here last year, IC has agreed to work with the Jerwood Charitable Foundation to bring each of the three Jerwood Contemporary Makers shows to Edinburgh.
In Conversation: Norma Starszakowna and Mary Shoeser »
15 June 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
6.30pm | Admission free
An informal conversation evening.
Norma Starszakowna: Dovecot Art and Making series »
3 June 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
Wednesday to Saturday 11am–5pm | Admission free
Exhibition by textile artist Norma Starszakowna
In conversation – Keiko Mukaide and Anne Ellis »
20 May 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
6.30pm | Admission free
Relaxed conversation and unique insights.
‘Professor Dorothy Hogg - A Creative Journey’: A Thinking through Craft event »
21 April 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
6.30pm - doors open from 6pm | Admission free
Leading Scottish jewellery artist and former Head of the Jewellery and Silversmithing Department at Edinburgh College of Art, Professor Dorothy Hogg MBE, discusses her career as a maker, curator and teacher, including her recent role as the first ever maker-in-residence at the Victoria and Albert Museum's Sackler Education Centre.
Age of Experience »
4 April 2009 - 20 June 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
11-5 Wednesday-Saturdayhttp://www.innovativecraft.co.uk/media/events/ | Admission free
Work by 15 leading makers from across Britain.
Raising the Bar - Influential Voices in Metal »
26 February 2009 - 10 May 2009
MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art), CentreSquare, Middlesbrough TS1 2AZ
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10-5 Thursday 10-8 Sunday 12-4 | Admission free
New ways of thinking through metal: 12 international makers demonstrate their skill and imagination within the traditions of domestic silver and metalwork.
Matt Hulse’s FilmCraft Weekend 30 January - 1 February: A Thinking through Craft event »
30 January 2009 - 1 February 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
8pm Friday and throughout the weekend | Admission free
Matt Hulse has been commissioned by Innovative Craft to curate a series of events and screenings that will explore – in an open-ended way – a range of possible relationships between craft and the moving image, with a particular emphasis on textiles. Please click above for full details of the event programme. Although this is not a ticketed event, capacity is nevertheless limited and visitors will be admitted on a strict rotation basis. Each event can, of course, be attended individually, though we recommend attending all elements if possible.
Textile Study Day: A Thinking through Craft event »
24 January 2009
9.30-1.00, 2.30-4.30, 5.00 | Admission free
A two venue exploration of contemporary textiles at Edinburgh College of Art, Old College, Lecture Theatre and at Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh
‘Patterns are everywhere’: A Thinking through Craft event »
13 January 2009
6.30pm | Admission free
A participatory event hosted by ceramic artist Frances Priest.
‘Words…words…words’ : A Thinking through Craft event »
7 January 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
6.30pm | Admission free
Letterform artist Gary Breeze discusses recent commissions, language and sculpture.
‘Trust and Risk’ : A Thinking through Craft event »
10 December 2008
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
6.30pm | Free admission
Will Levi Marshall on his work and the work of the Edward Marshall Trust.
In conversation – ‘The art of tapestry’: A Thinking through Craft event »
4 December 2008
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
6.30pm | Admission free
Sara Brennan, tapestry artist, and Moyna Flannigan, artist, in conversation
Exhibition: Jerwood Contemporary Makers »
14 November 2008 - 31 January 2009
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
The first in a series of three touring exhibitions planned by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation, this show acknowledges that makers using different materials often have ideas in common. Take a look also at the Henry Moore Textiles exhibition in the Dovecot South Gallery.
Talk: Transparencies - Glass in Architecture »
3 September 2008
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh
6pm
A discussion with Ann Wolff, Jean-Marc Abcarius, and Christopher Burns. Organised in partnership with North Lands Creative Glass.
Exhibition: Sustainable Design - The Future for Craft? »
3 August 2008 - 27 September 2008
Reception Area, Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh
Open Mon – Sat, 11am – 6pm | Free admission
New furniture and textiles for the domestic interior organised in partnership with oneecohome.
Exhibition: ‘Raising the Bar’ - Influential Voices in Metal »
3 August 2008 - 27 September 2008
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh
Open Mon - Sat, 11am - 6pm | Free admission
New ways of thinking through metal: 12 international makers demonstrate their skill and imagination within the traditions of domestic silver and metalwork.
Exhibition: ‘Weaving Influences’ - 50 Years of Artist Tapestry from Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios »
3 August 2008 - 27 September 2008
Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh
Open Mon - Sat, 11am - 6pm | Free admission
Spectacular tapestries for domestic and commercial interiors from artists and sculptors of international acclaim.
Heatwork - Creative Ceramic Workshops »
31 May 2008 - 31 December 2008
Heatwork has been developed by two of Scotland’s leading contemporary ceramists, Craig Mitchell and Frances Priest, using their considerable skill as makers and experienced teachers to run innovative team building workshops for Scottish companies seeking to improve the creative thinking skills of their workforce.
The Face of Craft: Portraying Scotland’s Makers »
26 July 2006 - 8 October 2006
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh
An interpretation by photographer Shannon Tofts of some of Scotland’s leading makers, this exhibition looked at ten makers through the photographic lens. Examples of the artists’ work reconnected the viewer with the object.
Doors Open Day »
1 September 2005 - 30 September 2005
Various locations, Edinburgh
In 2005 visitors to Edinburgh’s Doors Open day were invited to reflect on some of the buildings in a different way - behind a number of doors there was a series of contemporary objects that had taken up temporary residence in the buildings.