Opportunities

We are currently casting willow weavers for a third series of our successful BAFTA nominated BBC 1 programme ‘Make it at Market’ and are on the lookout for passionate makers who may be interested in being involved this time. The…

May 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2024. Seafield Farm, Achnamara, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8PS. You are invited to Seafield, Achnamara for a weekend exploring the beauty of bark in all its variety. We will mostly concentrate on willow bark: Stripping, Preparing,…

Closing date 24th May 2024. If you know a craftsperson who is committed to improving sustainability in their practice, is innovative and an inspiration for others, spread the word about the Award! We’re looking for makers who’ve made a change…

Deadline 7 May 2024. Craft Scotland is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Inches Carr Craft Bursaries 2024. There are two types of Bursary available: Emerging Maker (less than 5 years of practice) and Established Maker…

Closing date: 30th April 2024. The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers. This annual bursary of £4000 is to provide support to someone keen to pursue a development opportunity which will benefit their basketry practice. The bursary is open to anyone who…

Closing date: 15 Mar 2024. Win A Solo Exhibition, Pittenweem Arts Festival. Apply now for your chance to win a Solo Exhibition at this year’s Pittenweem Arts Festival. The Henderson Bursary Award is open to all early career artists and…

QEST Deadline 12th February 2024, Heritage Crafts 22nd March 2024. The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust is a charity that transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the…

24 February, 2024. West Moss Side Farm, Stirlingshire. Max of Seileach Basketry and Kate at West Moss-side Organic Farm would like to explore ideas for setting up a regional Basket Makers networking group (where a basket maker is defined as…

4th/5th May, 2024. Dunkeld, Perthshire. A living history weekend is being held on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 in Dunkeld. This will include re-enactments, exhibitions and concerts to celebrate Dunkeld’s wealth of history. If you are interested in demonstrating…

Ardfearn, Argyll. Carol Graham has been growing willow for basketry for 25 years at Ardfern in Argyll. She grows 17 varieties from Dark Dicks​ (Salix purpurea) to Pommert Digpil. The species have been chosen from the hundreds of varieties available…