Our 20 selected Scottish-based makers and designers sold over £100,000 of Scottish contemporary craft to North American customers, galleries and retailers. One of the highlights of North America's craft calendar, the American Craft Council (ACC Baltimore 2017 has (up to now) only showcased the work of North America's leading makers.

The 20 makers who were selected represented a broad range of contemporary Scottish contemporary craft from across the country. From Adam Henderson's precious metal jewellery inspired by transactions in the modern world to Lara Scobie's stunning sculptural ceramics, our showcase included jewellery, ceramics and textiles. The work was inspired by a diverse range of sources, including Scotland's breath-taking seascapes and stunning coastline, flora in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scottish folklore and Scotland's urban creatures.

With over 20,000 people attending the show and a showcase of over 650 different designers across the three days (Friday 24 to Sunday 26 February), the work of Scotland's makers proved a massive hit. The Craft Scotland area of the show was inundated with visitors across the three days. As well as record sales, our makers also secured contracts with galleries in the US; have had invitations to further industry shows, and picked up US gallery representation for their work.

This was the perfect opportunity for Scottish makers to connect with a passionate American audience and introduce them to the wealth of design-led, high-quality craft Scotland has to offer.

The selection panel were:

• American Craft Council (ACC)
• Hayley Banks: Programme Manager, Design Factory/Design-Nation
• Clare Hanna: Director (Maternity Cover), Upland
• Jo Scott: Project Manager, Craft Scotland