Crafts Council

The Crafts Council believe that craft plays a dynamic and vigorous role in the UK’s social, economic and cultural life and that its strength lies in its use of both traditional and contemporary techniques, ideas and materials. We aim to position the UK as the best place to make, see, collect and learn and deliver our activity through these themes. Make The Crafts Council profiles creative excellence, innovative thinking and practice across all craft disciplines. It works with professional makers to help them to develop, refresh and renew their work, exchange ideas and access the latest information. See The Crafts Council showcases contemporary craft in a variety of contexts, collaborating with museums and galleries across the UK. Collect The Crafts Council supports the growth of the contemporary craft sector in a global marketplace and promotes the collecting of craft through events and online information. Learn The Crafts Council promotes craft education and skills progression and its research programme provides robust information on the craft sector. Crafts Magazine, published by the Crafts Council, is an editorially independent magazine for makers, collectors and lovers of craft.