January 19, 2022
The Scottish Furniture Makers Association is a membership body which promotes and supports independent furniture designers and makers across Scotland, celebrating their art, craft and creativity.
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January 19, 2022
January 19, 2022
May 6, 2021
In the twentieth anniversary of its founding, the SFMA is again shining a spotlight on the most interesting and supremely well-crafted furniture being designed and made in Scotland today. The 2021 prizes have been awarded based on the wonderfully diverse range of furniture showcased online at the Adjust/Adapt exhibition and judging was undertaken by an expert panel comprising:
April 10, 2021
As part of the Adjust/Adapt exhibition, we're running a live digital events programme featuring a great lineup of industry experts and creators discussing a fascinating range of topics related to furniture making and sustainabiity. Attendance is free and open to all by registering in advance using links at the bottom of the exhibition page. Come and join in the discussion.
The Scottish Furniture Makers Association showcases the beauty and diversity of furniture being designed and made in Scotland today
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Interview - Colin Semple
What are your favourite materials to work with and why?
I love working with characterfully grained timbers. Elm and ash feature prominently.
What are the benefits for you of being a member of the SFMA?
I see two main things. SFMA offers a platform for my work to be seen online and through exhibitions. It also connects me to a very helpful community of people who will always be happy to give advice and support.
What would you say are the challenges facing craftspeople today?
I think ...
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I am drawn to pieces that find a place in my home. I was brought up in the 60’s and the new clean post utility fashion was strong, made with increasin...
I’m very much a materials focused designer. I enjoy choosing wood that complements my designs and aim to use it in a sympathetic way. My style constan...
I am Alex Ward, the man behind Shetland Fine Craft. I’m a designer/maker of bespoke, contemporary and traditional fine furniture, using predominantly ...
I prefer working in solid wood because it is both technically challenging, and extremely beautiful. Nothing can replace or emulate the look of a fine...
My work is mostly commission based so each piece is a bit different but I tend to make pieces that are a bit contemporary and feature flowing, organic...
As a designer/maker of contemporary wooden furniture – my favourite material for my work is, not surprisingly, wood. More precisely where I use a win...
The perfect chair! Ultimately, it’s an unachievable goal – marrying form, function and fortitude to such a degree – but it won’t stop me trying.
I love working with Scottish hardwoods, they have so much unique character and I love that it’s a local sustainable product.
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Local wood local maker - Tom Cooper
I told them all about The Local Woods for Local Makers Project, and how Dutch elm diseased trees from The Meadows in Edinburgh were being given a new life in the form of beautiful hand crafted furniture. They were immediately enthused about the idea, and were very keen to have the lectern produced using timber from these magnificent trees.
I set too preparing a series of design sketches to present to the College of Surgeon’s office bearers, which were then discussed and deliberated over, which for me was an interesting experience of ...
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When I was approached by The Royal College of Surgeons to design and make a bespoke lectern as a gift for the American College of Surgeons, they were ...
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