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Become part of a growing community that is helping to support, promote and safeguard heritage crafts skills and knowledge for the future. Membership of Heritage Crafts is open to all, from craft curious to long time maker.
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Our Membership tiers
Entry
One adult who is supporting Heritage Crafts by becoming a member.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- Priority invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted ticket(s) to our Annual Conference
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
One student who is actively enrolled in an educational course and wishes to support Heritage Crafts by becoming a member.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- Priority invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted ticket(s) to our Annual Conference
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
Two adult members of the same household who are supporting Heritage Crafts by becoming members.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- Priority invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted ticket(s) to our Annual Conference for 2 adults and 2 youths under 18
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
A non-profit who wishes to support Heritage Crafts by becoming an organisational member.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails sent to as many as 5 employees (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- Priority invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted tickets to our Annual Conference for up to 5 employees
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
A for-profit who wishes to support Heritage Crafts by becoming an organisational member.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails sent to as many as 5 employees (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- Priority invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted tickets to our Annual Conference for up to 5 employees
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
Supporter
One adult member who is giving more in their membership fees to support the charity’s efforts toward researching the Endangered Crafts List, providing more grants/bursaries for makers, and creating more programming for members like you.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- Priority invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted ticket(s) to our Annual Conference
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
Two adult members of the same household who are giving more in their membership fees to support the charity’s efforts toward researching the Endangered Crafts List, providing more grants/bursaries for makers, and creating more programming for members like you.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- Priority invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted tickets to our Annual Conference for 2 adults and 2 youths under 18
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
A non-profit who is giving more in their membership fees to support the charity’s efforts toward researching the Endangered Crafts List, providing more grants/bursaries for makers, and creating more programming for members like you.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails sent to as many as 5 employees (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- Priority invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted tickets to our Annual Conference for up to 5 employees
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
A for-profit who is giving more in their membership fees to support the charity’s efforts toward researching the Endangered Crafts List, providing more grants/bursaries for makers, and creating more programming for members like you.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails sent to as many as 5 employees (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- Priority invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted tickets to our Annual Conference for up to 5 employees
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
Guardian
One adult who is giving more in their membership fees to help safeguard our living cultural heritage. The generous support enables Heritage Crafts to ensure that the highest standard of heritage craft skills are passed from one generation to the next and are recorded for posterity where necessary.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- VIP invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted tickets to our Annual Conference
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
- Biannual Guardian Newsletter
Two adult members of the same household who are giving more in their membership fees to help safeguard our living cultural heritage. The generous support enables Heritage Crafts to ensure that the highest standard of heritage craft skills are passed from one generation to the next and are recorded for posterity where necessary.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- VIP invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted tickets to our Annual Conference for for 2 adults and 2 youths under 18
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
- Biannual Guardian Newsletter
A non-profit who is giving more in their membership fees to help safeguard our living cultural heritage. The generous support enables Heritage Crafts to ensure that the highest standard of heritage craft skills are passed from one generation to the next and are recorded for posterity where necessary.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails sent to as many as 5 employees (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- VIP invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted tickets to our Annual Conference for up to 5 employees
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
- Biannual Guardian Newsletter
A for-profit who is giving more in their membership fees to help safeguard our living cultural heritage. The generous support enables Heritage Crafts to ensure that the highest standard of heritage craft skills are passed from one generation to the next and are recorded for posterity where necessary.
You will receive
- 2 Monthly emails sent to as many as 5 employees (Newsletter and Meet a Maker interview)
- Members only portal on the website (digital resources, videos, and info)
- VIP invitation to Heritage Crafts events
- Exclusive member digital talks and workshops
- A profile on the Maker Directory, which is an online showcase of work by Heritage Crafts members who practises a craft
- Discounted tickets to our Annual Conference for up to 5 employees
- Invitation to the Heritage Crafts’ AGM where you will be able to vote on significant issues affecting the charity
- Biannual Guardian Newsletter
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#matchMAKER opportunity!
Production Trainee (ceramics)
Location: Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire
Craven Dunnill Jackfield is one of Britain’s most respected ceramic tile manufacturers, with over 150 years of heritage producing high-quality wall and floor tiles for architectural, restoration and design projects throughout the UK and beyond. They are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Production Trainee to join their team at their Jackfield factory.
This is a development role designed to provide comprehensive training across all areas of our manufacturing operation. No previous experience is required. They are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and an interest in developing practical skills within a unique manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in traditional ceramic production techniques while learning from experienced craftspeople and production specialists.
Find out more including how to apply at https://heritagecrafts.org.uk/matchmaker.
#matchMAKER is the online platform for work-based training and entry-level employment opportunities hosted by @heritagecrafts and supported by @soanebritain.
Congratulations to craft recipients in the King’s Birthday Honours, including:
• Dr Diana Springall MBE, for services to arts and crafts (pictured)
• Mark Boddington MBE @silverliningfurniture, for services to design and innovation in furniture making (pictured)
• Agnes McCullough MBE for services to the art of lacemaking and needlecraft in Northern Ireland
• Caterina Googhart MBE, for services to conservation and heritage crafts
• Cefyn Burgess BEM, for services to arts and crafts
• Sandra Choi OBE @jimmychoo, for services to fashion
Over 20 posts we are profiling the recipients of our recent round of training bursaries.
Izzi Walters @itw.leather, from Aberystwyth, has been immersed in the equestrian world from a young age and moved to London at 17 to pursue a professional saddlery career at @capelmanor. Her bursary will fund 15 days of intensive one-to-one mentorship with Master Saddler Lily Spackman @lilys_xox, alongside the materials, travel and accommodation necessary to complete her final assessments at the @walsallleatherskillscentre.
Izzi’s bursary is supported by the @saddlerscompany.saddlershall.
Izzi said: “Receiving this bursary will enable me to achieve my Level 3 in Bridle Making and work towards completing my Master Saddlers qualification much sooner in a world that is ever changing, while also helping me continue and preserve an endangered craft for future generations.”
Line Hansen, from Capel Manor College, said: “The youngest student in her class at Capel Manor College, Izzi proved to have a keen eye for detail, an insatiable appetite for learning, and an inquisitive mind. She is good at anticipating and resolving problems and her production standards were good. Her training has given her the transposed skills to further her training to become a master of her craft.”
Robert Ely, @papilionaceouspuresilk a silk ribbon maker, in conversation at @craftfestival
John Williamson @johnwilliamson.dartmoor – Devon stave basket maker, interviewed by @bramblecarpentry
