A jeweller from Craigendoran has been selected for this year’s Craft Scotland Summer Show in Edinburgh.
Caitlin Hegney will be one of 18 new makers at this year’s show, the seventh to be held and the biggest yet.
Craft talent will descend on Edinburgh this August as 41 makers around the country take part in craft’s biggest shopfront in Scotland.
From August 2 to 25 on the second floor of White Stuff in George Street will be transformed into a haven for craft and design lovers
Over 6,000 visitors are expected for a different kind of creative talent during the Edinburgh Festival.
Glasgow School of Art graduate Caitlin Hegney was awarded the Craft Scotland Graduate Award last year.
She visualises herself as a collector of information and materials, and her new collection explores thoughts and observations about ancient culture in her metal and wooden jewellery.
In previous work, Caitlin has been fascinated with the history of the colour blue, experimenting with dyes and the technique of crushing lapis lazuli to create pigment.
She creates texture by the ancient processes of chasing in metal and wood carving, creating relationships and tensions across surfaces.
Craft Scotland director Irene Kernan said: “At Craft Scotland we are incredibly privileged to be surrounded by beautiful craft and engage with talented makers on a daily basis.
“Knowing the wealth of amazing work being made in Scotland we’re excited to be able to share so much of that at this year’s show.
“For craft and design enthusiasts the Craft Scotland Summer Show is an affordable way to begin or continue a love affair with Scottish craft.
“Many of these makers start their journey with Craft Scotland’s Summer Show and other shows we do and use this platform to develop great craft careers increasing their profile, securing prestigious stockists and dedicated commissions.
“In this regard it’s particularly encouraging to see so many makers who will show their work with us for the first time.”
The makers on show were selected by an independent panel; Gillian Scott, director of Craft Design House and Mhari McMullan, director of Welcome Home, alongside Craft Scotland’s project officer Allyson Gee.
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