by Karen Babayan | May 27, 2020 | News
Highlights’ Contemporary Craft Tour mirrors the strengths of the performing arts rural touring scheme. This tours high-quality theatre, music and dance to isolated rural communities that would not otherwise have the opportunity to see work of that standard without...
by Karen Babayan | May 27, 2020 | News
Workshops, Demonstrations and Talks: Shap, Cumbria Artist’s talk: Paul Scott Sat 8 Sept 4.30pm Old Courthouse, Shap CA10 3NL. Paul is a Cumbrian artist of international repute. He is best known for his Cumbrian Blues series of ceramics which came to public notice in...
by Karen Babayan | May 27, 2020 | News
We are thrilled to announce that the 2018 Craft Tour, Craft+Conflict, has been shortlisted for the Exhibition category of the Cumbria Life Culture Awards. A huge thanks must go to Contemporary Craft Tour Officer, Karen Babayan, as well as to the venues, artists,...
by Karen Babayan | Jul 17, 2019 | Featured, News
Swallows and Armenians – the book is now available to buy at £10 plus p&p here Swallows and Armenians – the audiobook at £12.07 is available through audible The book was launched on the 9th March with an article in The Guardian and a great photo in The Times. The...
by Karen Babayan | May 27, 2018 | News
In the year of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, Highlights Contemporary Craft tour addresses the pertinent theme of conflict, which affects our communities locally, nationally and internationally. In rural environments issues of conservation versus...
by Karen Babayan | May 27, 2017 | News
Luminosity, the 2017 craft tour celebrates LIGHT with an illuminating exhibition of contemporary works by UK and International artists including glass, sculptural textiles, film, electronics, jewellery and neon. Our international artists include Evagelia Hagikalfa...
by Karen Babayan | May 27, 2016 | News
paperscissorsbook Highlights Contemporary Craft Tour 2016 A stunning exhibition showcasing the best of current paper-cut and artist’s books. From exquisite hand-cut paper to the latest laser-cut techniques; ambitious sculptural paper works, installation and...
by Karen Babayan | May 27, 2015 | News
Rural Craft Re-imagined…champions British craft, celebrating the contribution of heritage craft to contemporary design. Our artists work passionately, with materials, themes or forms; they craft with expertise and ingenuity but their work is committed to traditional...
by Karen Babayan | May 27, 2014 | News
Textile Stories showcases three artists whose work brings to life real and imagined stories, told through the medium of textiles. Paddy Hartley tells stories of courage in the face of adversity. His ‘Faces of Battle’ was the culmination of four years research, design...
by Karen Babayan | May 27, 2013 | News
Jewellery by Rose Ashley, Jessica Howarth, Jennifer Ho & Marie Canning; textiles by Laura Jones, Serena Partridge & Rachael Nila Whittaker; ceramics by Mayumi Yamashita & Anna Krengel; mixed media by Rosie Wates & LEO; film by Maggie Hall The 2013...
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