FOLLOW CRAFTS
FOR MENTORING, PORTFOLIO ADVICE AND FURTHER CAREERS INFORMATION EMAIL INFO@CREATIVE PORTAL.CO.UK
CREATIVE PORTAL CAREERS
Craft is such a vast industry that can offer a variety of different jobs that get your creative juices flowing. The following is a showcase of what you could pursue.
Jobs within the Craft industry
1.Potter: Potters create functional and decorative objects from clay, including pots, vases, bowls, and sculptures. They use techniques like wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing to shape and finish their pieces. Potters often work in studios or workshops and may sell their creations through galleries, markets, or online platforms.
2.Glassblower: Glassblowers use a blowpipe to shape molten glass into various objects, including vases, bowls, and sculptures. The process involves intense heat and requires precision and skill to control the shape and thickness of the glass. Glassblowers often work in studios equipped with specialized furnaces and tools.
3.Woodworker:
Woodworkers craft objects from wood, ranging from furniture and cabinetry to intricate carvings and decorative items. They use a variety of tools and techniques to cut, shape, join, and finish wood. Woodworkers may work independently, in workshops, or as part of a larger manufacturing team.
4.Jeweller:
Jewelers design and create jewelry pieces using metals, gemstones, and other materials. Techniques include casting, soldering, stone setting, and polishing. Jewelers may produce bespoke items or work on collections for retail.
5.Textile Artist:
Textile artists create art and functional items using fabric and fiber techniques such as weaving, knitting, dyeing, and embroidery. They often work with natural and synthetic materials to produce wall hangings, clothing, and other textile-based art.
6.Weaver:
Weavers use looms to interlace threads into fabrics, creating textiles for clothing, tapestries, and other applications. Weaving can be done by hand or with the help of mechanized looms, requiring an understanding of patterns and materials.
7.Ceramist:
Ceramists create objects from clay, similar to potters, but may also specialize in more artistic or experimental pieces, often involving complex sculptural forms and innovative glazing techniques. They work in studios with kilns for firing their creations.
8.Basket Maker:
Basket makers create functional and decorative baskets using materials like willow, cane, and reeds. The craft involves techniques such as weaving and coiling, often passed down through generations.
9.Leatherworker:Leatherworkers create items from leather, such as bags, shoes, belts, and accessories. They use techniques like cutting, stitching, dyeing, and tooling to shape and decorate leather products.
10.Paper Crafter:
Paper crafters create art and functional items from paper, including origami, paper cutting, card making, and bookbinding. They often work with specialised tools to cut, fold, and assemble paper into intricate designs.
Jobs Cont
If you are really interested in any of these job roles and want to look at the extra support this section contains some really useful Information.
Both Ceramics and Potters in the UK can find support and resources through organisations like the Craft Potters Association- Craft Potters and the British Ceramics Biennial. British Ceramics Biennial
Support for glassblowers can be found through the Contemporary Glass Society- Contemporary glass society and the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London- Glass Sellers
The Heritage Crafts Association- Heritage Crafts and the British Woodworking Federation- British Woodworking Federation offer resources and support for woodworkers.
The Goldsmiths- Goldsmiths and British Jewellers association offer support to jewellers.Organisations like the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
AGWSD and The Weave shed provide resources for weavers.
Useful information
Educational routes include formal qualifications like a BA in Ceramics or Craft from universities and art colleges, as well as apprenticeships and short courses offered by institutions such as the City Lit or local community colleges.
Educational pathways include degrees in Glass or 3D Design from universities such as the University for the Creative Arts or Arts University Plymouthas well as apprenticeships and short courses at places like The Glass Hub
Educational options include City & Guilds qualifications, apprenticeships, and degrees in Furniture Making or Carpentry from institutions like the The Building Crafts College or Chichester College
Education can include a BA in Jewellery Design, apprenticeships, and short courses at institutions like the London Metropolitan University or the British Academy of Jewellery
Educational routes include degrees in Textiles or Textile Design from universities such as the University of Arts London, as well as specialised courses at the Royal School Of Needlework
Education includes degrees in Textile Design, apprenticeships, and short courses at institutions like the University of Huddersfield or Morley College London
Educational routes include BA or MA degrees in Ceramics, short courses, and residencies at institutions like Central Saint Martins or the Leach Pottery.
Educational opportunities include apprenticeships, short courses, and workshops offered by organisations like West Dean College or local adult education centres.
Educational routes include apprenticeships, NVQs, and courses at institutions like Capel Manor College or the London College of fashion
Educational opportunities include short courses, workshops, and degrees in Book Arts or Paper Engineering from institutions like Camberwell or the University of the West of England.