An AHRC funded research project exploring diversity and expertise development in the contemporary craft economy
The research from the Craft Expertise project has been mentioned in the Craft Council’s response to the UK Government’s consultation on its Industrial Strategy, in which Creative Industries has been included as ‘growth’ sector. Led by the Department for Business and Trade, Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, aims to inform the development of … Read More “Craft Expertise research informs Crafts Council response to UK Government consultation” »
I was really pleased to talk about my book from the Craft Expertise project, Craft as a Creative Industry with Professor Dave O’Brien on The New Books in Critical Theory podcast, part of the New Books Network. Listen on the website here: https://newbooksnetwork.com/craft-as-a-creative-industry
On Wednesday 12th June the book launch for Craft as a Creative Industry will be taking place at BCU and hybrid. For more information and to sign up, visit here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/birminghamcentreformediaandculturalresearch/1263431
All four episodes of Craft Expertise: The View from Australia are now live for you to download and listen to. The interviews took place during my research visit to Adelaide and Melbourne in November and December 2022. A huge thanks to all of the interviewees for your time and generosity. Featured picture: inside the Jam … Read More “Craft Expertise: The View from Australia podcast episodes” »
We are pleased to share the full recordings from the Craft Expertise reflection event, which took place at Birmingham City University on 23rd March 2023. It was an enjoyable and stimulating day with fantastic contributions from everyone. Thanks to our students Mohammed Ahmed (Yusuf), Daniel Spooner and Ryan Jones for filming and editing. Also a … Read More “Videos from the Craft Expertise reflection event” »
Following my research trip to Australia during November/December 2022, I am pleased to share a new podcast series featuring interviews with key people involved in Australian craft. This was initially going to be an audio documentary, but there was so much in the interviews that we decided to create a new podcast series. Craft Expertise: … Read More “Craft Expertise: The View From Australia podcast” »
Our final project event will be taking place at Birmingham City University on March 23rd. At the event we will reflect on the impact of the project and talk about what more needs to be done to make the craft sector more inclusive. The event will also include a launch of the ‘Craft Economies and … Read More “Final project event taking place March 23rd 2023” »
This year Birmingham City University (BCU) have won two awards for excellence in diversity and inclusion, and both recognised the work of the Craft Expertise project and the We Gather exhibition. In November 2022 BCU picked up the award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion at the 2022 Multicultural Business and Community Champion (MBCC) awards. … Read More “Craft Expertise and We Gather featured in BCU award wins” »
Here are some photos from the launch of the We Gather exhibition, which was on at the Crafts Council Gallery until 12 March 2022. The exhibition was commissioned by the Craft Expertise project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and features new work by Shaheen Ahmed, Lorna Hamilton-Brown, Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings, Francisca Onumah and … Read More “Photos and visitor comments: We Gather Exhibition” »
As part of the Craft Expertise project we commissioned five makers to create pieces of work related to the project themes of diversity and inequalities in craft. This work will be shown at the Crafts Council Gallery as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. The artists are Shaheen Ahmed, Lorna Hamilton-Brown, Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings, Francisca Onumah … Read More “We Gather exhibition” »
