News


Come along and meet Gillian Lee Smith at NCCD's first Demo Day of 2012!
Category: Design Factory Member News
2 Feb 2012 - Mixed media artist Gillian will be demonstrating how she creates her 3D sculptures on Saturday 4th February
Shout out for visual artists and designer makers for outdoor selling / sculpture events
Category: Exhibition Opportunities
1 Feb 2012 - Expressions of interest are invited for participation in two festivals during the summer of 2012
The Design Trust website is now live!
Category: Developing Your Business
31 Jan 2012 - New website is packed full of business info & opportunities for your design or crafts business
New gallery at Wistow Rural Centre - call for work from Leicestershire makers
Category: Craft Centres & Art Galleries
31 Jan 2012 - New contemporary craft, art and design gallery opening late March 2012
Skills Studio: Residencies - special event at Hochauser Auditorium, V&A Museum, London on Tuesday 20th March 2012
Category: Events
30 Jan 2012 - Are you a professional artist, designer or creative practitioner who wishes to develop your skills in applying for residency programmes?
It's sale time at Sarah Cant Couture Millinery!
Category: Design Factory Member News
30 Jan 2012 - At least 50% off hats, headpieces and headdresses in the sale of Sarah's work at Atelier Millinery in London. If you love hats...
Ingrid Karlsson-Kemp's design is a winner for Buxton Festival
Category: Design Factory Member News
30 Jan 2012 - Mixed media artist Ingrid unveils the design for Buxton Festival's 2012 programme brochure
Craig Fellows takes Scotland by storm with winning slug scarf print!
Category: Design Factory Member News
30 Jan 2012 - 'Escargatoire' print wins Best Product Award for clothing and textiles at Scotland's Spring Trade Fair in Glasgow.
Project Manager, LOV XChange, Lincolnshire
Category: Creative Industry Jobs
30 Jan 2012 - Lincolnshire One Venues (LOV) is a network of 10 visual and performing arts centres in Lincolnshire, established to create a more coherent arts offer across a large and predominately rural county.
Exciting news from jeweller Ruth Wood!
Category: Design Factory Member News
30 Jan 2012 - Ruth has had a fantastic start to the year - selected for a prestigious exhibition, news on workshops and a move to a fabulous new studio in Leicester.
Catch up with Anna Calvert this February
Category: Design Factory Member News
30 Jan 2012 - An exhibition and event showcasing Anna's jewellery. Celebrate the coming of Spring!
New studio spaces available in Long Eaton
Category: Premises/Workshop Space Available
30 Jan 2012 - 'Open House' event planned for anyone who would like to take a look at the studios and discuss renting space at this exciting new centre.
Kumi Middleton at Thoresby Gallery
Category: Design Factory Member News
30 Jan 2012 - Kumi exhibits with painter Seth Marshall from 28th January until 26th February
News from Kate Bajic on workshops and exhibitions
Category: Design Factory Member News
30 Jan 2012 - 2012 is already shaping up to be a busy year for Kate!
Made in the Middle exhibition
Category: Design Factory Member News
30 Jan 2012 - Major Touring Contemporary Craft Exhibition launches in Birmingham in February 2012. 30 makers from across the Midlands offer an insight into the skill, creativity and innovative practice within the region.
Love lamented at The Museum of Broken Relationships
Category: Exhibitions
30 Jan 2012 - When a love affair ends, the once treasured mementos of lost romance are often consigned to the dustbin. But, an exhibition called the Museum of Broken Relationships opening at The National Centre for Craft & Design in January 2012 sets out to celebrate them by showcasing a collection of objects donated by people from all over the world.
Call for papers: Making it Relevant - a professional practice symposium
Category: Events
30 Jan 2012 - This spring, The National Centre for Craft & Design will be hosting two significant group exhibitions which will briefly overlap. We will celebrate these shows, ‘Transplantation’ and ‘Made in the Middle’ and the themes they explore with a symposium and participative day aimed at existing and aspiring crafts professionals.
Fancy re-vamping a table lamp?
Category: Design Factory Member News
28 Jan 2012 - A new workshop and latest collection news from Lucy Renshaw
'Paper Plains' workshop with Helen Hallows
Category: Design Factory Member News
28 Jan 2012 - Much of Helen's work is inspired by the landscape and the seasons. This one-day workshop will introduce you to the media used in her work; ink, collage and stitch.
Design Factory members are 'In Print'
Category: Design Factory Member News
28 Jan 2012 - A fine selection of printmakers are now on show on the top floor of Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold