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‘Scramble’ by Linda Florence Photo: George Torode, 2007

General enquiries

Crafts Council
44a Pentonville Road
Islington
London
N1 9BY

Phone: +44 (0) 207 806 2500
Fax: +44 (0) 207 837 6891

Map and Directions

Senior Management Team

  • Claire West
    Director of Programmes with responsibility for the Collection, Exhibitions, Education and Learning, Maker Development and
    Market Development
    Tel: +44 (0) 207 806 2520
    Email: c_west@craftscouncil.org.uk
    Amanda Jones
    Director of External Relations with responsibility for Communications, Development, Crafts magazine, Research and Information.
    Tel: +44 (0) 207 806 2550
    Email: a_jones@craftscouncil.org.uk

Teams

  • Exhibitions and Collection
    Is responsible for the purchase and loan of the Crafts Council's Collection and Collection touring exhibitions. They are also developing a programme of exhibitions activity with regional museums, galleries and venues.
    Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2521
    Email: exhibitions@craftscouncil.org.uk
    Education and Learning
    Is leading on craft national education strategy in formal and informal learning settings.
    Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2583
    Email: education@craftscouncil.org.uk
  • Maker Development
    Supports maker development through the Development Award and Next Move programmes.
    Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2529
    Email: makerdev@craftscouncil.org.uk
    Market Development
    Delivers two major selling events, Origin and Collect as well as organising showcases and providing retail advice and expertise.
    Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2508
    Email: marketdev@craftscouncil.org.uk
  • Research and Information
    Provides access to specialist advice and information on crafts through the Research Library.
    Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2517
    Email: reference@craftscouncil.org.uk
    Crafts Magazine
    Produces Crafts, the bi-monthly contemporary crafts magazine.
    Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2539
    Email: crafts@craftscouncil.org.uk
  • Communications
    Runs press and marketing campaigns, handles enquiries from the media and manages the website.
    Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2526
    Email: media@craftscouncil.org.uk
    Finance
    Responsible for providing financial service, information and advice to departmental managers, acting as primary contact for auditors and for filing statutory returns.
    Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2552
    Email: finance@craftscouncil.org.uk
  • Human Resources
    Delivers a full range of HR services providing support and guidance for line managers and employees. The team also organizes professional training with training partners and ongoing departmental development work.
    Tel: + 44 (0) 207 806 2548
    Email: hr@craftscouncil.org.uk

If you need to contact anyone at the Crafts Council, please download this listing of the staff:

Staff email list (102KB Word format)

Map and Directions

Map and directions

Tube: The nearest tube station is Angel, which is on the Northern Line (Bank branch) from the station it is a short 5 minute walk / 0.27 miles
Train: On leaving Kings Cross Thameslink station turn right up Pentonville Road, an estimated 20 minute walk
Buses: London buses 205 and 214 going towards Old Street and 30, 73 and 235 going towards Kings Cross stop outside the office on Pentonville Road
Parking: There is limited parking on the forecourt of the office but the nearest car park is Elia Mews, Nelson Terrace, N1 8DG or off road parking

Please phone our office in advance for details about disabled parking and access

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