The traditional expectation of the craft maker is to produce the singular, silent work in a variety of fields of practice from ceramics to glass, jewellery to textiles, lettering or calligraphy, and so on. Over the past ten years or so, however, many makers are taking a new approach and setting their work in the context of forms of performance.

This one-day symposium will present illustrated lectures on the theme of craft and performance from curators, academics and makers who are engaged in the synthesis of craft in/as performance.

The opening keynote will be given by the textile artist Richard McVetis, and the closing keynote will be given by the ceramic artist Professor Clare Twomey.

REGISTRATION 10.00-11.00am at the Crafts Study Centre

SYMPOSIUM 11.00am - 4.30pm UCA Lecture Theatre

RECEPTION 5.00pm at the Crafts Study Centre

Admission is by ticket only, cost £20.00 (refreshment but not lunch provided)