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Craft Expertise

Craft Expertise

An AHRC funded research project exploring diversity and expertise development in the contemporary craft economy

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    • Reports and publications
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  • Events
    • Final project event March 2023
    • Making Changes in Craft June 2021
    • Artist commission events
    • Tackling racism in craft February 2021
    • Project Conference – Craft Economies: Inequalities, Opportunities and Interventions

Podcasts and video

Craft Expertise: The View from Australia podcast series

Listen to the series here

Maker Stories podcast series

Listen to inspirational craftswomen discuss their journeys into craft and experiences as Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women in the sector.

You can also subscribe at Apple Podcasts and on Spotify.

Maker Stories video series – top tips for makers using social media

During 2018 we produced the Maker Stories video series, where we interviewed two makers about their craft journey and practice, and their advice on using social media. We also produced the top social media tips for makers which you can download below.

Top social media tips for makersDownload

Arati Devasher

Arati Devasher is a hand painted silk designer based in London. In this video Arati talks about her maker journey, including the influence of her Indian heritage on her practice. She also shares her social media tips and her advice for aspiring makers. 

Tusheeta David

Tusheeta David is a jewellery designer maker based in Birmingham. Tusheeta describes her journey from jewellery designer to maker, and the role of her Indian heritage and family on her career and practice. Tusheeta shares her social media strategies for promoting work online.

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