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For professionals

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  Have you thought about studying craft further and in more depth?

  A variety of courses exist to enable you to develop and extend your interest and practice in contemporary craft, across a range of disciplines and related subject areas.

For a comprehensive selection of craft courses and current Higher Education (HE) courses in craft as a single subject, visit the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website.

For details about the 14-19 Diploma in Creative and Media and for information about the Creative apprenticeship scheme, go to Skillset, the Sector Skills Council or visit the Creative and Cultural Skills website.

The Learning and Skills Council offers information on its key initiatives for further education and training.

Making It to Market: developing the market for contemporary craft (2004)

Download the report that summarises the findings of the two-year research programme into the market for craft. This report has a specific focus on contemporary fine craft and was commissioned and published by Arts Council England.

Craft, creativity and the computer controlled age

Download documents on the debate hosted by the Crafts Council and Institute of Materials as part of the London Design Festival 2007.

For non-professionals

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  Do you want to learn new skills for pleasure, leisure and/or train for work-related gain?

  There are a range of short courses and practical opportunities to develop and extend your existing skills, and try your hand at new ones. Some of these may be vocational, leading to qualifications, or relating to training and work opportunities. From pottery to stained glass, wood-carving to textiles to automata, all courses involve an element of making activity and focus on process.

For a list of key course providers and Guilds and Societies

Visit our Craft Directory.

For a list of courses in your local area

Contact your local Further Education or Local Authority website www.direct.gov.uk