Working with Jim Bond

Residency:

Boars Head Pub

Kidderminster

Maker: Jim Bond

Graduate Placement: Michelle Taylor

The Kidderminster residency was at the Boars Head

Pub, which actively supports the local arts scene. Jim

Bond is a kinetic sculptor and used the residency to work

with two different groups; KAF Creatives, a group of

visual artists and the Phoenix women’s group. Jim

developed a range of activities to build their skills using

life drawing, clay modelling and plaster moulds. Michelle

Taylor also brought lots of useful knowledge of ceramics

and mould-making to the community sessions.

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Salvation Army

Longton, Stoke

Maker: Ruth Spaak

Graduate Placement: Denise Moloney

Ruth Spaak, glass and mixed media artist, worked with

the members of LASS (Ladies Self Support) women’s

group, based at the Salvation Army. The group responded

enthusiastically to Ruth’s unusual collection of materials to

make mixed-media wall hangings and rag rugs. The

residency was supported by the British Ceramics Biennial

(BCB) and Ruth had access to ceramic materials and

resources from BCB and the former Spode factory site,

which informed the piece she has created for this

exhibition. Denise Moloney worked with Ruth, learning

new skills in delivering workshops in community settings.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Regent Silversmiths and

Holte School, Birmingham

Maker: Miranda Sharpe

Graduate Placement: Amy Logan

This residency took place in two locations; at industry

partner Regent Silversmiths, based in the Jewellery

Quarter and Holte School, Aston. Jeweller Miranda

Sharpe worked with Amy Logan to teach young people at

Holte School the basics of jewellery-making with metal

and textiles. Miranda received training in silversmithing at

Regents and her new work reflects her experiments and

development from jewellery into large scale work.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Jephson Gardens

Leamington Spa

Maker: Deirdre Nelson

Textile artist, Deirdre Nelson’s residency was based in the

Glasshouse Studio attached to the Temperate House in

Jephson Gardens. Deirdre, together with Stewart Easton,

worked with members of the intergenerational Hispanic

community group, Club Amigos, to make a collective

tablecloth ‘Las Mantel Mas Grande de Leamington’ (The

Biggest Tablecloth in Leamington) using drawing, digital

print and stitch. Deirdre and Stewart also worked with

second generation Portuguese children from Sydenham

Primary School, to create embroidered napkins

celebrating the elephants that used to live in Leamington.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Working with Karina Thompson

Residency:

Soho House

Birmingham

Maker: Karina Thompson

Graduate Placement: Lauren Crawford

Textile artist Karina Thompson was based at Soho House,

the home of Matthew Boulton, a leading figure in the

Industrial Revolution. Karina’s own practice involves

exploring scientific data through digital stitch and the use

of digital technology in the 21st Century. Karina has also

had a longstanding interest in Matthew Boulton and his

contribution to manufacturing. Weaver Lauren Crawford

supported Karina and together they worked with women

from the Asian Textiles Group using the interior of

Matthew Boulton’s house for inspiration.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

The Great Escape by Cathy Miles

Residency:

Eagle House, Midland

Heart, Stafford

Maker: Cathy Miles

The Stafford residency was sited at Eagle House, Midland

Heart Organisation, which is a supported housing scheme

accommodating single people aged 18-64. Cathy Miles is

a maker working in metal who ‘draws’ with wire combined

with other found materials to create sculptural illustrations

that capture a character, scene or imaginary place. Cathy

and Emily Notman worked with the customers at Eagle

House to explore stories of their lives and the things that

make them happy.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

LIfe Through the Glass by Charlotte Hughes-Martin

Residency:

Corbett Hospital

Stourbridge

Maker: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

The Stourbridge residency took place at the Corbett

Hospital, named after the original benefactor William

Corbett, the glass manufacturer. Glass artist Charlotte

Hughes-Martin collected family memories of the local

glass industry from visitors to the hospital and then

engraved them onto glass objects which they could take

away. She and Robyn Smith also taught engraving skills

to members of the public.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Corbett Hospital

Stourbridge

Maker: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

Graduate Placement: Robyn Smith

The Stourbridge residency took place at the Corbett

Hospital, named after the original benefactor William

Corbett, the glass manufacturer. Glass artist Charlotte

Hughes-Martin collected family memories of the local

glass industry from visitors to the hospital and then

engraved them onto glass objects which they could take

away. She and Robyn Smith also taught engraving skills

to members of the public.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Working with Jim Bond

Residency:

Boars Head Pub

Kidderminster

Maker: Jim Bond

Graduate Placement: Michelle Taylor

The Kidderminster residency was at the Boars Head

Pub, which actively supports the local arts scene. Jim

Bond is a kinetic sculptor and used the residency to work

with two different groups; KAF Creatives, a group of

visual artists and the Phoenix women’s group. Jim

developed a range of activities to build their skills using

life drawing, clay modelling and plaster moulds. Michelle

Taylor also brought lots of useful knowledge of ceramics

and mould-making to the community sessions.

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

War Memorial Visitors

Centre, Coventry

Maker: Gizella K Warburton

Graduate Placement: Sandra Owens

The Coventry residency took place in the new Visitors

Centre at War Memorial Park. Gizella worked with a

range of park users including war veterans, young people

and families. Gizella is a textiles and mixed - media artist

and ran a lively range of workshops, offering skills in

monoprinting, collage, graffitti art and textiles. Sandra

Owens led sessions with clay and a fallen tree was

brought in to decorate with ceramic pieces.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Jephson Gardens

Leamington Spa

Maker: Deirdre Nelson

Textile artist, Deirdre Nelson’s residency was based in the

Glasshouse Studio attached to the Temperate House in

Jephson Gardens. Deirdre, together with Stewart Easton,

worked with members of the intergenerational Hispanic

community group, Club Amigos, to make a collective

tablecloth ‘Las Mantel Mas Grande de Leamington’ (The

Biggest Tablecloth in Leamington) using drawing, digital

print and stitch. Deirdre and Stewart also worked with

second generation Portuguese children from Sydenham

Primary School, to create embroidered napkins

celebrating the elephants that used to live in Leamington.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

War Memorial Visitors

Centre, Coventry

Maker: Gizella K Warburton

Graduate Placement: Sandra Owens

The Coventry residency took place in the new Visitors

Centre at War Memorial Park. Gizella worked with a

range of park users including war veterans, young people

and families. Gizella is a textiles and mixed - media artist

and ran a lively range of workshops, offering skills in

monoprinting, collage, graffitti art and textiles. Sandra

Owens led sessions with clay and a fallen tree was

brought in to decorate with ceramic pieces.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Regent Silversmiths and

Holte School, Birmingham

Maker: Miranda Sharpe

Graduate Placement: Amy Logan

This residency took place in two locations; at industry

partner Regent Silversmiths, based in the Jewellery

Quarter and Holte School, Aston. Jeweller Miranda

Sharpe worked with Amy Logan to teach young people at

Holte School the basics of jewellery-making with metal

and textiles. Miranda received training in silversmithing at

Regents and her new work reflects her experiments and

development from jewellery into large scale work.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

War Memorial Visitors

Centre, Coventry

Maker: Gizella K Warburton

Graduate Placement: Sandra Owens

The Coventry residency took place in the new Visitors

Centre at War Memorial Park. Gizella worked with a

range of park users including war veterans, young people

and families. Gizella is a textiles and mixed - media artist

and ran a lively range of workshops, offering skills in

monoprinting, collage, graffitti art and textiles. Sandra

Owens led sessions with clay and a fallen tree was

brought in to decorate with ceramic pieces.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in this touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. This exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Residency:

Salvation Army

Longton, Stoke

Maker: Ruth Spaak

Graduate Placement: Denise Moloney

Ruth Spaak, glass and mixed media artist, worked with

the members of LASS (Ladies Self Support) women’s

group, based at the Salvation Army. The group responded

enthusiastically to Ruth’s unusual collection of materials to

make mixed-media wall hangings and rag rugs. The

residency was supported by the British Ceramics Biennial

(BCB) and Ruth had access to ceramic materials and

resources from BCB and the former Spode factory site,

which informed the piece she has created for this

exhibition. Denise Moloney worked with Ruth, learning

new skills in delivering workshops in community settings.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Jephson Gardens

Leamington Spa

Maker: Deirdre Nelson

Graduate Placement: Stewart Easton

Textile artist, Deirdre Nelson’s residency was based in the

Glasshouse Studio attached to the Temperate House in

Jephson Gardens. Deirdre, together with Stewart Easton,

worked with members of the intergenerational Hispanic

community group, Club Amigos, to make a collective

tablecloth ‘Las Mantel Mas Grande de Leamington’ (The

Biggest Tablecloth in Leamington) using drawing, digital

print and stitch. Deirdre and Stewart also worked with

second generation Portuguese children from Sydenham

Primary School, to create embroidered napkins

celebrating the elephants that used to live in Leamington.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in this touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. This exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

you ARE scary!

LIfe Through the Glass by Charlotte Hughes-Martin

Residency:

Corbett Hospital

Stourbridge

Maker: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

The Stourbridge residency took place at the Corbett

Hospital, named after the original benefactor William

Corbett, the glass manufacturer. Glass artist Charlotte

Hughes-Martin collected family memories of the local

glass industry from visitors to the hospital and then

engraved them onto glass objects which they could take

away. She and Robyn Smith also taught engraving skills

to members of the public.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Eagle House, Midland

Heart, Stafford

Maker: Cathy Miles

The Stafford residency was sited at Eagle House, Midland

Heart Organisation, which is a supported housing scheme

accommodating single people aged 18-64. Cathy Miles is

a maker working in metal who ‘draws’ with wire combined

with other found materials to create sculptural illustrations

that capture a character, scene or imaginary place. Cathy

and Emily Notman worked with the customers at Eagle

House to explore stories of their lives and the things that

make them happy.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

War Memorial Visitors

Centre, Coventry

Maker: Gizella K Warburton

Graduate Placement: Sandra Owens

The Coventry residency took place in the new Visitors

Centre at War Memorial Park. Gizella worked with a

range of park users including war veterans, young people

and families. Gizella is a textiles and mixed - media artist

and ran a lively range of workshops, offering skills in

monoprinting, collage, graffitti art and textiles. Sandra

Owens led sessions with clay and a fallen tree was

brought in to decorate with ceramic pieces.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Salvation Army

Longton, Stoke

Maker: Ruth Spaak

Graduate Placement: Denise Moloney

Ruth Spaak, glass and mixed media artist, worked with

the members of LASS (Ladies Self Support) women’s

group, based at the Salvation Army. The group responded

enthusiastically to Ruth’s unusual collection of materials to

make mixed-media wall hangings and rag rugs. The

residency was supported by the British Ceramics Biennial

(BCB) and Ruth had access to ceramic materials and

resources from BCB and the former Spode factory site,

which informed the piece she has created for this

exhibition. Denise Moloney worked with Ruth, learning

new skills in delivering workshops in community settings.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

War Memorial Visitors

Centre, Coventry

Maker: Gizella K Warburton

Graduate Placement: Sandra Owens

The Coventry residency took place in the new Visitors

Centre at War Memorial Park. Gizella worked with a

range of park users including war veterans, young people

and families. Gizella is a textiles and mixed - media artist

and ran a lively range of workshops, offering skills in

monoprinting, collage, graffitti art and textiles. Sandra

Owens led sessions with clay and a fallen tree was

brought in to decorate with ceramic pieces.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Salvation Army

Longton, Stoke

Maker: Ruth Spaak

Graduate Placement: Denise Moloney

Ruth Spaak, glass and mixed media artist, worked with

the members of LASS (Ladies Self Support) women’s

group, based at the Salvation Army. The group responded

enthusiastically to Ruth’s unusual collection of materials to

make mixed-media wall hangings and rag rugs. The

residency was supported by the British Ceramics Biennial

(BCB) and Ruth had access to ceramic materials and

resources from BCB and the former Spode factory site,

which informed the piece she has created for this

exhibition. Denise Moloney worked with Ruth, learning

new skills in delivering workshops in community settings.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Corbett Hospital

Stourbridge

Maker: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

Graduate Placement: Robyn Smith

The Stourbridge residency took place at the Corbett

Hospital, named after the original benefactor William

Corbett, the glass manufacturer. Glass artist Charlotte

Hughes-Martin collected family memories of the local

glass industry from visitors to the hospital and then

engraved them onto glass objects which they could take

away. She and Robyn Smith also taught engraving skills

to members of the public.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Eagle House, Midland

Heart, Stafford

Maker: Cathy Miles

The Stafford residency was sited at Eagle House, Midland

Heart Organisation, which is a supported housing scheme

accommodating single people aged 18-64. Cathy Miles is

a maker working in metal who ‘draws’ with wire combined

with other found materials to create sculptural illustrations

that capture a character, scene or imaginary place. Cathy

and Emily Notman worked with the customers at Eagle

House to explore stories of their lives and the things that

make them happy.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

War Memorial Visitors

Centre, Coventry

Maker: Gizella K Warburton

Graduate Placement: Sandra Owens

The Coventry residency took place in the new Visitors

Centre at War Memorial Park. Gizella worked with a

range of park users including war veterans, young people

and families. Gizella is a textiles and mixed - media artist

and ran a lively range of workshops, offering skills in

monoprinting, collage, graffitti art and textiles. Sandra

Owens led sessions with clay and a fallen tree was

brought in to decorate with ceramic pieces.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Salvation Army

Longton, Stoke

Maker: Ruth Spaak

Graduate Placement: Denise Moloney

Ruth Spaak, glass and mixed media artist, worked with

the members of LASS (Ladies Self Support) women’s

group, based at the Salvation Army. The group responded

enthusiastically to Ruth’s unusual collection of materials to

make mixed-media wall hangings and rag rugs. The

residency was supported by the British Ceramics Biennial

(BCB) and Ruth had access to ceramic materials and

resources from BCB and the former Spode factory site,

which informed the piece she has created for this

exhibition. Denise Moloney worked with Ruth, learning

new skills in delivering workshops in community settings.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Regent Silversmiths and

Holte School, Birmingham

Maker: Miranda Sharpe

Graduate Placement: Amy Logan

This residency took place in two locations; at industry

partner Regent Silversmiths, based in the Jewellery

Quarter and Holte School, Aston. Jeweller Miranda

Sharpe worked with Amy Logan to teach young people at

Holte School the basics of jewellery-making with metal

and textiles. Miranda received training in silversmithing at

Regents and her new work reflects her experiments and

development from jewellery into large scale work.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Eagle House, Midland

Heart, Stafford

Maker: Cathy Miles

The Stafford residency was sited at Eagle House, Midland

Heart Organisation, which is a supported housing scheme

accommodating single people aged 18-64. Cathy Miles is

a maker working in metal who ‘draws’ with wire combined

with other found materials to create sculptural illustrations

that capture a character, scene or imaginary place. Cathy

and Emily Notman worked with the customers at Eagle

House to explore stories of their lives and the things that

make them happy.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Regent Silversmiths and

Holte School, Birmingham

Maker: Miranda Sharpe

Graduate Placement: Amy Logan

This residency took place in two locations; at industry

partner Regent Silversmiths, based in the Jewellery

Quarter and Holte School, Aston. Jeweller Miranda

Sharpe worked with Amy Logan to teach young people at

Holte School the basics of jewellery-making with metal

and textiles. Miranda received training in silversmithing at

Regents and her new work reflects her experiments and

development from jewellery into large scale work.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

LIfe Through the Glass by Charlotte Hughes-Martin

Residency:

Corbett Hospital

Stourbridge

Maker: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

The Stourbridge residency took place at the Corbett

Hospital, named after the original benefactor William

Corbett, the glass manufacturer. Glass artist Charlotte

Hughes-Martin collected family memories of the local

glass industry from visitors to the hospital and then

engraved them onto glass objects which they could take

away. She and Robyn Smith also taught engraving skills

to members of the public.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

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LIfe Through the Glass by Charlotte Hughes-Martin

Residency:

Corbett Hospital

Stourbridge

Maker: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

The Stourbridge residency took place at the Corbett

Hospital, named after the original benefactor William

Corbett, the glass manufacturer. Glass artist Charlotte

Hughes-Martin collected family memories of the local

glass industry from visitors to the hospital and then

engraved them onto glass objects which they could take

away. She and Robyn Smith also taught engraving skills

to members of the public.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Corbett Hospital

Stourbridge

Maker: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

The Stourbridge residency took place at the Corbett

Hospital, named after the original benefactor William

Corbett, the glass manufacturer. Glass artist Charlotte

Hughes-Martin collected family memories of the local

glass industry from visitors to the hospital and then

engraved them onto glass objects which they could take

away. She and Robyn Smith also taught engraving skills

to members of the public.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Kingshurst Library

Solihull

Maker: Lina Peterson

Graduate Placement: Viv Wilson

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in this touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. This exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Residency:

Corbett Hospital

Stourbridge

Maker: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

The Stourbridge residency took place at the Corbett

Hospital, named after the original benefactor William

Corbett, the glass manufacturer. Glass artist Charlotte

Hughes-Martin collected family memories of the local

glass industry from visitors to the hospital and then

engraved them onto glass objects which they could take

away. She and Robyn Smith also taught engraving skills

to members of the public.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Corbett Hospital

Stourbridge

Maker: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

The Stourbridge residency took place at the Corbett

Hospital, named after the original benefactor William

Corbett, the glass manufacturer. Glass artist Charlotte

Hughes-Martin collected family memories of the local

glass industry from visitors to the hospital and then

engraved them onto glass objects which they could take

away. She and Robyn Smith also taught engraving skills

to members of the public.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Photos by Becky Matthews

Residency:

Kingshurst Library

Solihull

Maker: Lina Peterson

Graduate Placement: Viv Wilson

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in this touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. This exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Residency:

Kingshurst Library

Solihull

Maker: Lina Peterson

Graduate Placement: Viv Wilson

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Making Moves, Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in this touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. This exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Kingshurst Library

Solihull

Maker: Lina Peterson

Graduate Placement: Viv Wilson

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Kingshurst Library

Solihull

Maker: Lina Peterson

Graduate Placement: Viv Wilson

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Kingshurst Library

Solihull

Maker: Lina Peterson

Graduate Placement: Viv Wilson

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Jewellery by Amy Logan.

Residency:

Regent Silversmiths and

Holte School, Birmingham

Graduate Placement: Amy Logan

This residency took place in two locations; at industry

partner Regent Silversmiths, based in the Jewellery

Quarter and Holte School, Aston. Jeweller Miranda

Sharpe worked with Amy Logan to teach young people at

Holte School the basics of jewellery-making with metal

and textiles.

Making Moves

Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Jewellery by Amy Logan.

Residency:

Regent Silversmiths and

Holte School, Birmingham

Graduate Placement: Amy Logan

This residency took place in two locations; at industry

partner Regent Silversmiths, based in the Jewellery

Quarter and Holte School, Aston. Jeweller Miranda

Sharpe worked with Amy Logan to teach young people at

Holte School the basics of jewellery-making with metal

and textiles.

Making Moves

Creating Futures for Craft

Making Moves is a West Midlands craft development initiative

involving four regional partnerships, led by Staffordshire County

Council and Craftspace, a Birmingham based craft development

organisation. The project consisted of nine craft residencies

which took place in community settings between September

2011 and July 2012, culminating in a touring exhibition.

The nine makers were challenged by residencies in unusual

workspaces - including a hospital, a pub and a park visitor

centre - which acted as sources of inspiration to develop ideas

for new work. They worked with local communities, offering

making workshops that were high quality, inspirational and in

some cases, life-changing. The exhibition showcases new work

by the makers in response to their residency setting, as well

examples of tools, materials and work created in the community

sessions.

The project also provided opportunities for nine crafts graduates

who supported the community making sessions as well as

receiving mentoring from the resident maker. They were given a

small bursary towards the development of their practice and

have also created new work for the exhibition.

Making Moves aimed to provide valuable opportunities for

learning. Makers gave masterclasses and lectures to Higher

and Further education institutions as well as talks to the wider

community. They wrote about the residency experiences on a

project blog, as well as coming together for regular networking

sessions.

To find out more about the project visit www.makingmoves.org and the

Makers’ Residency Blog www.makingmoves.posterous.com

Kingshurst Library

Solihull

Maker: Lina Peterson

Graduate Placement: Viv Wilson

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.

Lina Peterson’s residency was based at Kingshurst

Library in the north of Solihull as part of a project to

increase community involvement in the arts. Lina is a

jeweller who uses a playful approach to materials, colour

and form backed up by research and drawing. She used

her experimental methods with the group to create

dramatic jewellery using leather, wire and felt. Lina was

supported by Viv Wilson, a textile graduate who has

developed a woven piece in response to the landscape

around Kingshurst.