This week's #mondaymaker is Laurence Knoop, who creates baskets, trivets, and mats with rope, blending several techniques of basketry, knotting, and weaving. Become a member to read an exclusive interview on Laurence's work heritagecrafts.org.uk/join-us/ #heritagecrafts #mondaymaker

Finance Officer vacancy (maternity cover for 12 months, 0.3 FTE). Deadline: Weds 11 Sept, 5pm. Heritage Crafts is now seeking a part-time Finance Officer to work remotely from home (UK only), covering a 12-month period of maternity cover. heritagecrafts.org.uk/about/vacancie…

Following a strong year full of high-quality nominations, the finalists for the first tranche of this year’s Heritage Crafts Awards, have been announced. Further shortlists for other awards will be announced at the end of the summer. heritagecrafts.org.uk/our-stories/an…

Congratulations to our Shipshape Network Scotland project, traditional wooden boatbuilder Gail McGarva, who has been shortlisted for the 2024 Heritage Crafts Awards! 👏

You may remember the story of Daahir Mohamed we posted last week, who has been working with refugees to restore an historic pub near Bath. Sadly Daahir’s van was stolen and he is now crowdfunding to help replace £2k worth of specialist tools that he lost. gofundme.com/f/Help-Daahir-…

This week's #craftfocus is woodwind instrument making. #heritagecrafts #craftfocus #woodwindinstruments #instrumentmaking Images: Sam Goble & Cambridge Woodwind Makers

Arts and crafts give greater life satisfaction than work, survey suggests theguardian.com/society/articl…

Delighted go have our small team in the weaving workshop recognised with a nomination for the Heritage Crafts President's Award. Damask weaving is critically endangered but we're doing our best to preserve and reimagine the art!

We are delighted to be a supporting partner in an innovative project to tackle gender inequality in woodworking. Sylva Foundation, has been awarded a grant to tackle gender inequality in Britain’s heritage woodwork and furniture making sectors. heritagecrafts.org.uk/our-stories/ta…

1/2 #GaneTrust grants: "Deadline for next round of Gane Trust grant applications 5pm 28 Aug. You can apply if you're an artist or crafts person in need of financial support up to £500 to buy art materials, equipment or tools etc to help you move forward with a project."

2/2 "The Trust prioritises people living and working in the Bristol, BANES, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and South Wales area. See the Gane Trust website for info and application form" ganetrust.org.uk/apply

‘When I’m in the workshop carving stone, I just think: ‘I never want to leave!’ A listener asked for us to speak to Rachael Wragg - a stonemason at Lincoln Cathedral ⛪ She told us about working in heritage crafts, retraining as a mason & why she loves her job so much 🎧🔽

Order your copoy of new book Ingrained by Callum Robinson by the end of today to be in with the chance of winning a one-of-a-kind handcrafted Scottish elm otter carving by master carver David Robinson (Callum’s father). waterstones.com/win/ingrained-…

This week's #craftfocus is glasswork. Images: Catriona R MacKenzie Glass & Allister Malcolm Glass Limited #heritagecrafts #craftfocus #glassworking #glassblowing

At the Turn Up the Heat event at BlowFish Glass part of the International Festival of Glass. Endangered crafts talk done and now listening to Empowering Women in Business.

Join us at Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle on 6 to 8 Sept where we’ll be hosting a Marquee of Heritage Crafts, including shoe maker Ruth Emily Davey, basketmakers Rosie Farey and Mandy Coates, marbler ROCWORX DESIGNS and sign painter Andrew Grundon. craftfestival.co.uk/Heritag.../Exh…

Do you know a talented craftsperson who deserves recognition? This is your chance to shine a light on their incredible work! Nominations for the Heritage Crafts Awards are closing next Friday, and we need YOU to help us. heritagecrafts.org.uk/opportunities/…

Heritage Crafts founding Chair Robin Wood MBE and Jojo Wood in today’s The Guardian: “Axes are being forged in Sheffield again for the first time in decades, after a father-and-daughter team revived the city’s lost tradition.” theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

Our #mondaymaker is Shannon Bye, Heritage Weaving Manager at the Whitchurch Silk Mill, alongside Be Agnew, Trainee Weaver Tackler. Both work at one of the last silk mills in the UK. Become a member to read their interview heritagecrafts.org.uk/join-us/ #heritagecrafts #weaving #silk

This week’s #craftfocus is kilt making. Images: Edinburgh Kiltmakers Academy and Auld Alliance Kiltmakers #heritagecrafts #craftfocus #kiltmaking