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Making things that matter
The craft field is very varied. It includes ceramics, textiles, jewellery, wood and glass work, gold and silversmithing, puppets, toys, small-scale furniture making, textiles and leather work. Prospects range from selling work at local markets and fairs through to commanding huge fees for one-off commissions.

How do I get to work in the crafts?
Should I run my own business?
What are the prospects?

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Interviews
Useful organisations
The Crafts Council
NSEAD
NSEAD, The National Society for Education in Art and Design, is the leading UK authority concerned with art, craft and design education.
It does not offer specific careers advice but does publish ‘Creative Futures’, a guide to courses and careers in Art and Design. This book and others on art and design education can be ordered from NSEAD’s website www.nsead.org. Also links to other art, craft and design related sites.

Useful books
Useful magazines
Websites showing Crafts