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> Apologies for cross posting and Very Happy Christmas > Second Call for Papers Abstract Deadline 14 February 2004 > > ChallengingCraft Conference > An international conference on the new craft > 8 -10 September 2004 > Grays School of Art, Aberdeen, Scotland Gordon Burnett at [log in to unmask] > Please look at the website for all information http://www.challengingcraft.org/ > > Craft practice is undergoing a revolution. Hybrid practices are blurring creative boundaries > - not just between art, craft and design - but between craft, performance and film. > New technologies enable makers to integrate digital and hand processes. > Against the backdrop of globalisation and increased homogenisation of consumer > goods craft plays a defining role in articulating cultural identity. > The new craft is challenging popular and professional definitions of practice, > and creating new values and relevance for craft knowledge. > > Themes > Hybrid practice - challenging traditional craft boundaries > Craft and new technology - implications for practice > Challenging craft education > Craft articulating culture > New collaborative craft practices > > > > >