23.12.11 Visual Arts Scotland
Some SFMA members will be exhibiting again this year at Visual Arts Scotland (VAS)
Open Exhibition. Watch out for some new pieces never shown before!
VAS Annual Open Exhibition 2012
Sat 4th February � Thurs 1st March
RSA Upper Galleries, The Mound, Edinburgh
http://www.visualartsscotland.org/
_________________________________________ 23.12.11 The Art of Furniture Art - an exhibition of furniture by the Scottish Furniture
Makers Association from 5th to 21st October 2012 at the Lighthouse Gallery in
Glasgow.
“The Scottish Furniture Makers Association (SFMA) has a vision of its future as a
progressive group of Scottish designer / makers offering innovative furniture
pieces that are keenly sought after throughout the world. In doing so they are
following a strong Scottish tradition to see oneself as part of the world and not
simply a remote part of it. Such a philosophy has served individuals and business
well in the past and continues to do so today. It has produced some great
achievements in art, education, architecture, and engineering that have gained true
global respect. In coming to Glasgow in 2012 and exhibiting at the Lighthouse the
SFMA is recognising the proud heritage of a city in which many of these
achievements are reflected.
Members of the SFMA are encouraged to offer a professional approach to their
furniture-making incorporating three keys elements:
1. A build quality that is uncompromisingly second to none;
2. Practical and functional pieces;
3. Furniture that can be appreciated as an art form “
_________________________________________ 30.10.11 SFMA on Facebook
You can now follow news and events from the Scottish Furniture Makers Association
on Facebook, copy and paste this link
Enjoy
_________________________________________ 08.10.11 Quote from First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond
Paul Wheelhouse MSP for South of Scotland read out the follow quote, during his
speak at the private view of The SFMA 10th An. Ex. at Dovecot Studios.
"Scottish design and craftsmanship has a well-earned reputation for quality all
over the world. Having seen for myself some of the work of members of the Scottish
Furniture Makers Association, I can understand why.
"This exhibition will not only showcase Scottish ingenuity and skill, but
demonstrate how this industry has taken centuries-old trades and made them
cutting-edge expressions of twenty-first century drive. I wish them all the very
best"
_________________________________________ 24.09.11 Tree Hugging for Borders Forest Trust
To view pictures of John hugging 50 trees for BFT, click on protfolio section.
Enjoy.
_________________________________________ 16.07.11 johnpjohnston@aol.com
M: 07711 281 920
T: 01875 813 739
_________________________________________ 03.05.11 http://www.woodlandeggs.co.uk/
Hens like cover!
_________________________________________ 02.04.11 Wayside Pulpit for Chalmers Memorial
Recent commission for a Wayside Pulpit for Chalmers Memorial Church, Port Seton.
To view pictures click on My Work, then Outdoor Installations.
_________________________________________ 26.03.11 Edinburgh Elms Milling
To view pictures of The Edinburgh Elms Milling, donated to the SFMA by Edinburgh
Council, click on My Work, then Miscellaneous, and Edinburgh Elms. Enjoy.
_________________________________________ 24.02.11 R3: Reduce: Re-Use: Recycle.
To view some workshop photos of a recently finished sideboard made from old golf
lockers, click on My Work, then Cabinets & Sideboards. The design even uses some
'found' golf ball tees for handles, enjoy.
_________________________________________ 16.01.11 Old Timber into New
John’s workshop has just acquired some reclaimed timber in the form of old lockers:
stripped out of Gullane Ladies Golf ClubHouse. There is some wonderful figured
Douglas Fir and Scots Pine. The workshop is keen to re-use the timber and create
something special. e mail the workshop if interested at johnpjohnston@aol.com
_________________________________________ 18.04.10 www.flickr.com/photos/jpjfurniture
Follow the making of "Fish Table" for Chalmers Memorial Church, Port Seton,
starting at the end!
