Crafts

Glasgow boutique Made in the Shade prepares to move to London

Carrie Maclennan and Clare Nicolson on expanding their horizons

Bad news for all Glaswegians who can’t get through the week without buying a quirky new tote bag. The Made in the Shade Maisonette, the spiritual home of the vintage fabric stuffed bird and curly moustache keyring, is closing its doors. Owners Carrie…

The independent design and craft shops springing up across the UK

Edinburgh shop Technicolour interviews Glasgow shop Welcome Home for tips

Ever dreamt of opening your own shop? Or maybe turning your online mini-empire into a real-life bricks and mortar boutique? Jo Richardson is one of three ECA graduate designers who has just opened Technicolour in Edinburgh’s Tollcross. She asks Mhari…

Scottish duo Tights for Sore Eyes produce unique, handmade tights for the masses

Glasgow-based cousins design hoisery featuring teapots, moustaches and custard creams

For anyone who has stifled a yawn as they pulled on their winter opaques, or left John Lewis’s hosiery department bored and empty handed, help is here. The hosiery cavalry, in the shape of cousins Nikki and Danni McWilliams, are charging into the…

Make your own Hallowe'en party essentials

How to make Hallowe’en Party Bunting, Meringue Ghosts, Chocolate Spider Cupcakes and Pumpkin Lantern

Having a Hallowe'en party? Then heed some of these top tips from craft masters Made in the Shade

Hallowe'en costumes from a theatre costume cupboard

We raid the The Royal Lyceum Theatre costume store for inspiration

We take a trip to the costume store of the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh to get some outfit inspiration

Quick and easy Hallowe'en witch costume

Let’s be honest, there’s a good chance you’ll be stuck, 20 minutes before your Hallowe’en party, without a costume. We challenged Denis to come up with a speedy outfit made from household items You'll need: Two big sheets of paper; scissors…

Spring Fling arts and craft event launches programme

The seventh annual Spring Fling will take place throughout Dumfries and Galloway from 23-25 May. Around 80 participants across the county will open their doors to the public over the bank holiday weekend giving the opportunity to see artists at work…

Courses, classes and activities

Alternative Therapy Edinburgh Aromatherapy Far superior to a nasty blast of air freshener, learn the subtle art of aromatherapy, with beginner’s classes in essential oils and massage. An 8-week non-vocational course is available through the…

Cash boost for craftspeople

Craftspeople throughout the UK are being given the chance to compete for a cash boost of £9000 by entering the Balvenie Artisan Awards 2008. Entry is free of charge. See www.thebalvenie.com for full details of categories and how to apply.

Scotland’s craft community

Click, click, click. For the past few years, the needles of crafters up and down the country have been spinning a revolution. A very quiet, civilised revolution, granted. Productive. With minimal bloodshed, and lovely accessories. Okay, that might be…

Hitherto Craft Workshops

WORKSHOP With every high street in every town selling the same thing, it’s hard to stand out from the crowd these days. Fortunately, Krista Blake is helping youngsters in Glasgow cut a dash this summer, with unique accessories made with their own…