Obsessive consumption is out of vogue and in its place there is a growing appreciation for products with craftsmanship and integrity. However, as consumer interest in craftsmanship grows, craft enterprises, which form the bedrock of the luxury industry, are in decline.
© and courtesy: Ruth Tomlinson
Crafted aims to foster a sense of entrepreneurialism and commerciality amongst craft businesses and give them a set of unique opportunities that will help them grow and develop their businesses. Funded by the American Express Foundation, Crafted has been developed by Walpole and Arts & Business to enable emerging craft businesses to develop their business skills while connecting luxury businesses with a new generation of skilled craftsmen, and promoting the craft component in luxury in a fresh, contemporary and sustainable way.
Crafted will provide mentoring and business advice for 10 craft entrepreneurs selected by a panel of industry experts, connecting them to business leaders within the luxury sector who will support them on key issues.
Why not visit the site today: www.crafteduk.org
About our partners
Walpole
Walpole is a non-profit-making organisation that furthers the interests of the British luxury industry.
Find out more at www.thewalpole.co.uk
American Express
At American Express we believe that serving our communities is not only integral to running a business successfully, it is part of our individual responsibilities as citizens of the world.
American Express Philanthropy makes grants in three major program areas: Leadership, Cultural Heritage and Community Service.
Find out more at www.americanexpress.com/corp/philanthropy
Crafted... contemporary British craft