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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
The Crafts Council promotes the contemporary crafts in Great Britain. The website www.craftscouncil.org.uk includes has links to other sites and some useful publications but no careers advice. The Council also publishes Crafts Magazine.
NSEAD

Useful books
Useful magazines
Websites showing Crafts