If you are a maker or artist who has an idea you want to share with the curatorial team at NCCD, or if you feel you need advice with regards to exhibiting your work or practice; then pop along for a 30 minute one-to-one session with a member of the team who will be on hand to offer individual support and guidance. Please telephone 01529 308710 or email exhibitions@nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk Booking is essential.

Join us for the next CraftNet event as we discuss issues of sustainability and technology within the craft and design sector. The event will encourage sharing, exchange, development and the promotion of contemporary craft. The event will include speakers from the Crafts Council and individuals researching, teaching and practising in the area of sustainability and technology. Green Machines: Sustainability and Technology is open to all—from commercial galleries to local authority museums, from organisations and trusts to individual makers, artists, curators and all those with an interest in craft and design. For up to date information on speakers and content please visit www.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk

The National Centre for Craft & Design, as part of our tenth anniversary programme, is delighted to bring to its audience a wide range of leading cutting edge artists who are defining the future of craft and design. These artists have been brought together for the first time in Growing, an exhibition curated from nominations made by some of the nation’s leading figures in the sphere of contemporary craft and design, presenting a view of what craft and design is today and how this will inform the next ten years of making and curating. To further explore, and debate the shape of things to come we will be hosting a special day for those involved and interested in the sector during which there will be contributions from artists, curators, and guests from the higher education sector.

The NCCD Creative Careers event has been designed to provide you with practical information and advice regarding the range of careers available within the craft and design industry. You will hear stories and advice from recent graduates and emerging and established designer/makers working in a range of industries, as well as having the opportunity to take part in practical sessions to develop your own skills.