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Pattern & Sequence: autumn selling showcases

17th October 2019

Pattern & Sequence From the middle of October Design-Nation presents a series of autumn showcases at our sister gallery, The National Centre for Craft & Design (NCCD). Following the success of last autumn’s Colour & Form glass exhibition, we’re delighted to return to NCCD with a new selling showcase Pattern & Sequence, of beautiful work drawn from our…

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Melody Rose launches new Hogarth collection for Sir John Soane Museum

3rd October 2019

Melody Rose collaborates with Sir John Soane’s Museum A new collection of paintings and engravings by William Hogarth (1697-1764) will open at Sir John Soane’s Museum in London on 9th October, entitled ‘Hogarth: Place and Progress’. To accompany the exhibition, Design-Nation member Melody Rose was invited to create a range of fine bone china pieces…

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The Great Pottery Throw Down is back… with Sue Pryke as the new judge!

30th September 2019

Here at Design-Nation we were thrilled to hear the news that our very own Sue Pryke has been announced as the new judge on The Great Pottery Throw Down. Congratulations Sue! After a campaign by loyal viewers to bring back the programme following it’s cancellation by the BBC, Channel 4 has commissioned a new series…

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Award-winning ceramicist Sue Pryke pays tribute to her roots

12th September 2019

Sue Pryke’s Hometown Celebration! Ceramicist and Design-Nation member Sue Pryke was brought up in the Lincolnshire town of Spalding and her ceramics journey began in a small pottery near her home. As an established and award winning designer maker, Sue has designed for leading high street retailers as well as exhibiting and selling her signature…

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Our award-winners with new partner “A Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design”

9th September 2019

Earlier this year Design-Nation was delighted to be invited to sponsor the New Talent Award at the annual Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design exhibition in Cheltenham. This exceptional furniture exhibition is now in its 25th year and also includes selected works from leading artisans in disciplines such as sculpture, jewellery and glass. For the first…

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Celebrating Design-Nation Fellows

15th August 2019

Before Design-Nation (DN) merged with Design Factory (DF) in late 2017, one of the most significant differences between the two organisations was that Design-Nation had only one level of membership, whereas Design Factory had tiered levels, according to the longevity and/or development of business or practice. The top tier of Design Factory membership was Fellow…

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