President’s Award for Endangered Crafts
HRH The Prince of Wales has established a new award for endangered crafts through his […]
Craft skills under threat with 37 additions to the Red List of Endangered Crafts
New research by the Heritage Crafts Association has unearthed dozens more traditional craft skills on the verge of extinction in the UK, in the first major update of its pioneering project, the Red List of Endangered Crafts launched on Saturday 9 March.
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Jay Blades in Conversation
On 15 June 2020 we ran an online event with Jay Blades (BBC Repair Shop, Jay Blades’ Home Fix) where Jay and host Robin Wood MBE were joined by 98 HCA members and fans on Zoom to listen to Jay talk about his inspirations and experiences and to ask him questions.
Accessing financial support during COVID-19
The heritage crafts sector is going to be particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, as retailers experience a drop in footfall and selling events are cancelled all around the country. This is a summary of the financial support currently available.
President’s Award for Endangered Crafts finalists announced
A scissor maker (pictured with his team), a paper maker and an industrial ceramics practitioner have been selected as the three finalists from a shortlist of eight, as part of the inaugural President’s Award for Endangered Crafts.
Eight more grants awarded to help save endangered crafts
An apprentice sail maker, boot tree maker and folding knife maker are among the recipients of the latest round of grants awarded to help safeguard some of the UK’s most endangered craft skills.
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In this new series of films exploring #WhyIMake, you'll see how makers from our #CraftingFutures programme utilise craft in a variety of ways, from supporting mental health through embroidery in Mexico to raising awareness for endangered species through paper cutting in PH.
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