Crafted is a mentoring programme passionate about connecting the skills of those who have built successful businesses with those who have the potential to do so.
Crafted provides mentoring and business advice for up to 12 craft entrepreneurs selected by a panel of industry experts. Every individual involved in the programme has a fundamental belief in craftsmanship and an appreciation for objects beautifully made. We find each business the right mentor, offer a series of business workshops, connect them to a group of expert advisors and create dynamic
platforms to help them promote and grow their businesses.
Crafted has been developed by Arts & Business and Walpole, and is supported by the American Express Foundation.
Applications for Crafted 2012 are now closed and participants will be announced shortly. Please contact Kaye Carmichael at Walpole for further information: kaye.carmichael@thewalpole.co.uk
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Latest news
Crafted at Decorex 2011: 25th-28th September
Tue 23 Aug 2011
Crafted will be exhibiting at Decorex for the second year running. At Decorex 2011 Crafted will be on stand E161 showcasing the work of seven of the programme participants:
Alex Ramsay (Silverware & Interiors)
Breanish Tweed (Handwoven Tweed)
Chris Keenan (Ceramics)
Gareth Neal (Furniture Design)
Kelvyn Laurence Smith (Letterpress Typography)
Margo Selby (Textiles & Interiors)
Wayne Victor Meeten (Gold & Silverware)
In addition, Crafted is hosting ‘Pecha Kucha: Inspirations from Crafted’ as part of the Decorex 2011 Seminar Programme. Crafted mentor Bill Amberg will introduce the craftsmen from the Crafted programme exhibiting at Decorex – from silversmiths to weavers, ceramicists to letterpress printers – and each will share a unique insight into the practices and processes involved in their craft. In this rapid- fire, ‘Pecha Kucha’ session you will discover just how much skill and expertise is involved in such fine craftsmanship, after which you can join the makers on stand E161 and view their work.
Decorex International 2011 is a trade show bringing together a renowned selection of handpicked exhibitors, showcasing a unique display of exclusive, design-led interior products. Decorex is open to the consumer public for one day only: Tuesday 27th September, 1.00-7.00pm
Drop by and say hello! Book your tickets online at www.decorex.com.
Press release available for download.
Calling all craftsmen: applications for Crafted 2012 now open
Fri 29 Jul 2011
We are delighted to announce that the applications for the third year of the Crafted programme are now open.
Up to 12 craft entrepreneurs will be selected to take part in the Crafted mentoring project. They will be mentored by one expert from the luxury industry, have access to a range of industry experts with specialist skills through the Crafted Advice Bank and attend a series of six workshops about key business skills such as strategic planning, marketing, IP and brand protection and trade and export. In addition, we provide opportunities to profile and showcase the craft makers; for example a Crafted stand at The Walpole British Luxury Press Day, Decorex, and an annual debate at London Design Festival.
Applicants will each need to complete an application form to be submitted to Piers Lawson (piers.lawson@thewalpole.co.uk) at Walpole by Friday 19th August 2011 with a Curriculum Vitae, financial accounts for each year of trading, copies of any media coverage and a minimum of six images of their products across two bodies of work.
We welcome applications from all who meet with the eligibility criteria - please check that you are eligible before applying.
The application form and selection process/eligibility criteria documents are available for download from today. Please follow this link to download both documents.
We look forward to receiving your applications!