"Showcasing the work of our 44 selected makers, we will be introducing you to some of the next generation of makers who have been selected for their creative flair, thoughtful design and skilled execution.
Characterful knitted creatures, elegant twisted ‘rope’ gold jewellery, masks made using micro algae, chainmail screens, collapsible colourful vessels and accessories created from a new material made from kombucha drink waste – over 150 objects mean there is something that will appeal to everyone.
Offering a range of prices Future Edit is a chance to give and live with pieces you love and at the same time support a craft maker at the start of their career.
Future Edit is a Crafts Council team effort with our new gallery team leading on the showcase, our exhibitions team curating with Janice Blackburn (and handily re-purposing existing exhibitions builds!), our maker support team giving exhibitors expert business advice and our communications team spreading the word.
Why Future Edit? With all physical graduate degree shows cancelled and cultural venues changing their programmes to meet a new world – the Crafts Council did the same. We wanted to give graduates the chance to launch their work to industry, media and the public as they would normally do via their physical degree shows.”
Future Edit selectors:
Shai Akram (founder and design director, Studio Alt Shift)
Janice Blackburn OBE (Sotheby’s, Chatsworth House, Liberty)
Uli Gamper (project curator, Crafts Council)
Natalie Melton (creative director, Crafts Council)
Daniel Olatunji (founder and maker, Monad London)
Ayesha Patel (jewellery designer, artist and one of Crafts Council’s Young Craft Citizens)
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Future Edit exhibitors:
Aarushi Mittal, MA Textiles Design, University of The Arts London
Ally Powell, BA Decorative Arts, Nottingham Trent University
Bethany Walker, MA Ceramics and Glass, Royal College of Art
Bill Gowans, BA Ceramics, University for the Creative Arts at Farnham
Courtney Durka, BA Jewellery Design, University of The Arts London
Dominic Flavell, BA 3D Design, Plymouth University
Ella Budd, BA Contemporary Arts Practice, Bath Spa University
Ellen Martin, BA Textile Design, The Glasgow School of Art
Elsa Searle-Vincent, BA Hand Embroidery for Fashion Interiors, Textile art, University for the Creative Arts
Emilie Mason, BA Hand Embroidery, University for the Creative Arts
Francesca Miotti, BA Textile Design, University of The Arts London
Gayi Soori , BA Ceramic Design, University of The Arts London
Gerald Mak, MA Ceramics and Glass, Royal College of Art
Hannah Skevington, BA Textiles in Practice, Manchester Metropolitan University
Helen Owen, BA Applied Arts, Glyndwr University
Hisae Abe, BA Hand Embroidery for Fashion, Interiors and Textile Art, University for the Creative Arts
Holly Bennett, MA Design, University of the West of England
Irene Roca Moracia, MA Design, University of The Arts London
Isabelle Murray, BA Textile Design, The Glasgow School of Art
Jamie Baldrick, BA Textile Art, Design and Fashion, Ulster University
Jane Gray, BA Textile Design, Falmouth University
Jane Yarnall, MA Ceramics, Bath Spa University
Janet Ann Lines, MA Craft and Design, University for the Creative Arts
Jeanne Izard, BA Textile Design, London Metropolitan University
Jing Han, BA Jewellery Design, University of The Arts London
Joëlle Paulson, MA Design, University of West of England
Katherine James, BA Art and Design, University of Leeds
Katie Moore, MA Design: Ceramics, Bath Spa University
Lindey Tydeman, MA Jewellery Design, University of The Arts London
Liz Tiranti, MA Craft, Brighton university
Loraine Feldman, BA Textile Design, London Metropolitan University
Lorna Yabsley, BA 3D Design Craft, Plymouth College of Art
Martin Marks, BA Ceramics, Silversmithing and Jewellery, Ulster University
Millicent Sutton, BA Contemporary Design Crafts, Hereford College of Arts
Naomi Aindow, BA Hand Embroidery for Fashion, Interiors, Textile Art, University for the Creative Arts
Neil Baker, BA Designer Maker, Brighton university
Olivia Barthe, MA Design Jewellery, University of The Arts London
Rashmi Bidasaria, MA Design Products, Royal College of Art
Riina Oun, MA Material Futures University of The Arts London
Roanne Sanchez-Watts, BA Jewellery Design, University of The Arts London
Siobhan Wallace BA Jewellery Design, University of The Arts London
Sne Tak, MA Textiles, Royal College of Art
Sydney Taylor-Smith, BA 3D Design and Craft, Brighton university
Tal Porat, BA Ceramic Design, University of The Arts London
Holly Bennett - work on show:
Nature Spirit Riders XI, XII & XIII
Bouncing O’s
Creature-Runners