West Kilbride boasts an active Environmental Group that has been instrumental in providing an amazing display of floral displays and hanging baskets that have helped the town reach six finals of "Scotland in Bloom. This year the group decided to submit a garden design by architect Angus Starling for inclusion in the Chelsea Flower Show. [...]

Congratulations to Marion, who is one of the selected exhibitors taking part in 100% Proof, an influential touring exhibition curated by Dorothy Hogg MBE, Head of Jewellery and Silversmithing at Edinburgh College of Art. Marion"s work is represented by a silver vessel form bearing the distinctive surface texture and exquisitely considered gold leaf markings for [...]

Craft Town Scotland is delighted to announce its participation in this years "Doors Open Day event at Hunterston Castle. The event offers the chance to explore some of Scotland"s most interesting buildings, ancient and modern - free of charge. Working in partnership with Angus Cochran Patrick, whose family built the castle about the year 1200, [...]

West Kilbride Makers, Virgil Bauzys & Marion Kane, exhibited their work at the 2006 British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate last month. A prestigious national event now celebrating its 25th year, the design led gift fair, which took place from 2nd to 4th April at the Great Yorkshire Showground, attracted thousands of buyers from the [...]

Develop Craft Ayrshire was launched as a vehicle to bring craft to a wider audience whilst promoting craft education and improving opportunities for designer-makers to market and promote their work. A three year project funded by North, South and East Ayrshire Councils, Argyll and the Islands Enterprise, The Scottish Arts Council and the European Regional [...]

The studio offers workshop space suitable for one or two designer-makers to share. It comprises a front gallery/display area with shop front window, a kitchen and separate W.C. and workshop space and measures 814 sq feet. Monthly rental of £320 includes normal usage electricity (heating, lighting, etc), council & water rates and buildings insurance. (This [...]

"Structure" The Gallery, 75/77 Main Street, West Kilbride. KA23 9AP Tel: 01294 829179 email: info@westkilbride.org.uk Saturday 13th May until 17th June 2006 Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am till 5pm, Saturday 10am till 4pm

The Gallery is hosting a touring exhibiton direct from St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow. West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd invite you to come along and view the work created as a result of Textile artist Paula Ramdhan's collaboration with St Mungo Museum. Paula explored sectarianism with groups from across the city, [...]

Woodcarver Sandy Campbell was one of three wood craftsmen offered the opportunity to create an object carved from Renfrewshire"s famous Wallace Yew. The timber fell from the tree during a storm last January and Renfrewshire Council devised this project as part of the special William Wallace anniversary year. Displayed at Paisley Museum as part of [...]

Nicola Beattie, Candelabra wishes to announce a temporary change in her studio opening hours. As a result of unforseen circumstances, Candelabra (hand-made candles) will not be open for business Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The studio will now open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 4.30 pm. Nic appreciates the support given since re-locating from [...]