Supporting makers in response to the Covid-19 crisis, from April – June 2020, MAKE delivered a programme of resources, advice sessions, commissions and micro-grants to support makers in Scotland, delivered in partnership with Applied Arts Scotland and in association with Craft Scotland.

About

A key part of MAKE Support was the commission of craft activity guides, which could be completed at home using household and local materials. Created by makers in Scotland, the series provided families with an imaginative craft challenge, plus the opportunity to explore contemporary and traditional craft processes and learn new skills.

The Guides

MAKE Finger Knitted Garlands

Learn how to make a decorative finger knitted garland for your home or garden. Great for hand flexibility and suitable for all ages from pre-schoolers to pensioners. Created by Janette Budge of ShetlandPeerieMakkers.

MAKE Tessellating Paper Wall Pieces

Try paper folding to make a sculptural wall piece with a meditative focus. By using processes and concepts that Naomi uses in her studio, be guided through simple steps to transform paper into sculptural pieces that have endless possibilities. Created by Naomi Mcintosh.

MAKE Natural string from everyday plants

Encouraged to experiment with material beyond willow, WovenWillow has discovered a wealth of plants in our everyday lives that are accessible to all and can be gathered and used with ease. Discover the best time to harvest plants, which parts to use, how to prepare them for making cordage and learn the technique needed to bind your material together to make a strong natural string. Created by WovenWillow.

MAKE Handmade Stamps

Make your own handmade printing stamps, using old wooden blocks and craft foam, and design and print your own fun patterns on greeting cards or wrapping paper. Created by Laura Murray.

MAKE DO Scagliola

Scagliola is a traditional plastering technique used to imitate marble and other semi-precious stones. Make your own MAKE DO sculpture or moulded piece using more readily available materials which can produce a similar effect. Created by Chalk Plaster.

Project Resources

Activity Guide

MAKE DO Scagliola

MAKE DO Scagliola
Activity Guide

MAKE Handmade Stamps

MAKE Handmade Stamps
Activity Guide

MAKE Natural string from everyday plants

MAKE Natural string from everyday plants
Activity Guide

MAKE Tessellating Paper Wall Pieces

MAKE Tessellating Paper Wall Pieces
Activity Guide

MAKE Finger Knitted Garlands

MAKE Finger Knitted Garlands