Great quick visit to Craft Scotland “close to hand” stand Somerset House and see the work of these amazing Scottish creators who are exhibiting in London, including #Dunfermline based @jowalkerceramics #Collect2024

Thanks to Richard Leonard Richard Leonard, Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland, for supporting the MAKE Learn campaign. We're back at Scottish Parliament today for the final day of our private exhibition for MSPs, championing the long-term value of teaching craft and making skills! 🤩

We're encouraging our networks to get involved by engaging with posts, sharing our digital pledge tile & shouting about how #CraftUnlocksLearning ! makemanifesto.com

✂️ MAKE Learn is a partnership between
Panel and Craft Scotland, supported by
Creative Scotland. (3/3)

📊 Did you know that 88% of teachers surveyed said that access to resources was a barrier to teaching craft in the classroom?

🎓 There is a need for the craft and education sectors to come together to learn from each other and develop ambitious collaborations. (2/3)

A sneak peek at our MAKE Learn display! 👀🧶 Isn't it looking beautiful? We're hosting a private exhibition at Scottish Parliament this week to speak to MSPs about the positive impact teaching #craft in schools has on #learning , attainment & employability. (1/3)

Why not get involved by downloading and sharing one of our MAKE Learn pledge tiles? 🙏 For more info and to find out about other projects, visit: makemanifesto.com

✂️ MAKE Learn is a partnership between Panel and Craft Scotland, supported by Creative Scotland. (3/3)

Our key goals are to strengthen, raise the profile of, and develop engagement with Scotland's #craft sector by a diverse audience and user group. 💪 Craft and making #education unlock benefits across Scotland, as illustrated in the attached tiles. 🔵🟢 (2/3) #CraftUnlocksLearning

🏦 We're back at @scotparl this week - MAKE Learn is hosting a private exhibition for MSPs to discuss our campaign goals for supporting #craft in Scotland. Keep an eye on our social channels this week for live updates! (1/3) #CraftUnlocksLearning

Happy Monday! This week is very exciting for all of us at MAKE HQ as we'll be back at @scotparl from the 5th - 7th to meet local MSPs & discuss the long-term value of teaching craft! ✂️ MAKE Learn is a partnership between Panel & Craft Scotland funded by Creative Scotland.

It's MAKE Learn week! We'll be sharing stories and news from our campaign and prog. w/ Panel for MAKEManifesto, supported by Creative Scotland.

Help us amplify our #CraftUnlocksLearning campaign and support craft + making education.

Learn more: buff.ly/3qZJW80

Craft Opp: Spotlight on Culture France/UK Fund

The British Council in France is inviting creative organisations to apply for up to £30,000 to establish new or refresh existing connections between France and the UK.

D/L: Fri, 8 September 2023
Learn more: buff.ly/3P2BePC

Some of the #MAKEWithTheKnitShop team! A partnership between MAKE, Knit Shop & Dundee Creative Learning Network, with Craft Scotland & @panel_glasgow. Pictured: Becca Black, Kate Harvey, Erin Campbell, Irene Kernan, Paige Fairweather, Jolene Guthrie & Lucy McEachan. 📷 Neil Hanna

The Guidance for Applicants to Multi-Year Funding is now live ⚡️

You can also now register your Intention to Apply - deadline 10 August 🔔

Learn more on our website: creativescotland.com/news-stories/l…

📣 Maker Opp – Extended deadline to join the CrafthubEU Materials + Practitioners Library

A paid opportunity for up to 60 Scotland-based makers to contribute to the Craft Hub EU website + help preserve craft knowledge.

D/L: Tues 20 August
Learn more: buff.ly/3qfmh2P

💫 What’s On: Scottish Women Artists Exhibition at Dovecot

Celebrating the work of women artists who have challenged and shaped the contemporary art scene in Scotland over the last 250 years.

Location: Dovecot
Dates: 28 Jul – 6 Jan
Learn more: buff.ly/3O0e4Yb

Maker Opp: QEST Scholarships and Grants

The autumn round of QEST scholarships and grants are now open for applications from established and emerging makers.

D/L: Mon, 14 August 2023
Find out more: buff.ly/44Anxwz

Image: Daniel Freyne, QEST Scholar 2021