We will usually use Facebook, Twitter or our Friends e-newsletter to advertise craft opportunities we hear about.

However, for HCA opportunities or selected external opportunities that have documents attached, we will also use this page..

Current Opportunities:

DEADLINE: 15 February 2012

Craft Tools Grant

The Heritage Crafts Association has been approached by a private benefactor who is keen to support crafts in London. In particular, the benefactor wishes to offer grants to young craftspeople to purchase tools or equipment. As the benefactor wishes to remain anonymous, the HCA have offered to advertise the grant on their behalf.

THE GRANT

Applicants can apply for a grant to fund the purchase of tools and equipment. Applicants can apply for a grant of up to £1,000.

CRITERIA

Applicants should be:

-         30 years old or under

-         Living, working or being educated in Greater London

-         Working as a professional craftsperson, or training to be one

-         A Friend of the Heritage Crafts Association (go to www.heritagecrafts.org.uk to join)

TO APPLY

Please email:

-         Your CV

-         A list of the equipment you need (with prices)

-         A statement explaining how the tools/equipment will benefit your craft practice

Email to Sally Dodson at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 15 February 2012. Please include ‘Craft Tools Grant’ in the email title. Sally will acknowledge your initial application and then pass the most worthy applications to the Trust. If your bid is successful, you will hear from them directly.

DEADLINE: 31 MARCH 2012

Opportunity spotted in 'Heritage Update':

Grants and bursaries for the training of craftsmen and conservators

Applications are invited by the York Foundation for Conservation and Craftsmanship for bursaries to assist the training of craftsmen and conservators. Bursaries of up to £1500 each are available to further the knowledge and skills of craftsmen and conservators at various stages of their careers (this can include CPD courses). Bursaries of up to £3000 are offered to encourage and assist established craftsmen and conservators to take on a new apprentice / trainee.

While these latter awards are restricted to people with links to York and Yorkshire, the other awards have no such restriction.

For application forms and guidance notes email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 March. More here.