Designer-makers are upping the ante on traditional lathe-fabricated forms
Two charming memoirs celebrate the simple appeal of the potter’s wheel and the lathe
In a nation better known for futuristic cities, a cluster of small villages is clinging to the ancient traditions of thatching
Meet the makers inspired by the county’s rolling landscape, industrial heritage and medieval landmarks — and attracting a global clientele
The jeweller is fossicking for Norfolk amber, Angus agate and Yorkshire jet
London Craft Week puts the emphasis on education, financial reward and self-respect for artisans, often seen as poor cousins to artists and designers
Whether repairing antiques for a museum or refashioning a discarded piece yourself, there’s a story to be found in the stuffing
Luxury brands are stepping up investment as collectors place value on age-old skills such as engraving and enamelling
Heritage skills lost with the decline of heavy industry are being adapted in contemporary design
The Japanese movement prompted waves of admiration for affordable, everyday ‘folk craft’
A new exhibition celebrates the ‘Trojan horse’ of the decorative arts
The British fashion brand’s New Makers programme spotlights five great artisans
Whether in public works or private commissions for splashbacks or floors, the ancient art is quietly thriving
More than 400 makers display their creations in wood, ceramic, silver and more at Somerset House in London
A series of exhibitions highlights artists from the 1960s to today
The ceramic vessels and wall sculptures shimmer with shards of borosilicate glass waste
The exhibition ‘100 Hooks’ is the first in a series being staged by the daughter of the late artist
‘Presepi’ — intricate and often wildly imaginative dioramas of the birth of Christ — are a highlight of the Italian holiday season. Here’s where to see them at their most magical in the capital
An exhibition of collaborative works will reside in St Mark’s Square through the winter
With his international following, the works sell instantly — but you can at least see some now at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Female artisans are creating unusual designs in a craft that has been traditionally male dominated
Artists using porcelain and clay capture transient nature to make something permanent
The Japanese marbling technique, traditionally done on paper, is inspiring designers of everything from fabrics to ceramics
The festival is pushing boundaries and re-energising the traditional ceramics centre of Stoke-on-Trent
The city’s sixth week-long celebration of the art form looks back to past masters and forward to the medium’s future
