What is craft?
Leading figures in the craft world to tell us what the term craft means to them.
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Crafts reading list
Reading list compiled of general crafts related publications, and publications related to ceramics and Asia.…
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Interview with Harriet Hill, contemporary textile artist
Harriet Hill has been a practicing artist for about six years based in the Welsh Borders, focussing on felt-making. At present she lives in London while she is doing an MFA Textiles at Goldsmiths College.
Interview with Steve Howlett, professional wood worker & sculptor
Steve Howlett is a professional wood worker and sculptor, and has over 30 years experience. He worked first as a joiner, then furniture-maker, furniture-restorer, wood-turner and, finally a sculptor.
Interview with Charlotte De Syllas, jewellery maker
Producing one-off commissioned jewellery since 1966, Charlotte De Syllas creates extraordinary pieces which reflect the individual.
Regional knitting in the British Isles & Ireland
A number of areas in the British Isles and Ireland have their own distinctive style of knitting or a particular garment for which they are known.
Dorothy Hogg
Dorothy Hogg was Artist in Residence at the V&A July-December 2008.
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Essential Arts and Crafts
Karen Livingstone explores the origins, myths, and multiplicity of the Arts and Crafts Movement through some of its most ground-breaking works.
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