The Walpole

The decline of traditional craft skills and craftsmanship enterprises is of serious concern. Not because of nostalgia but because inherent product quality and creativity form the bedrock of what makes the luxury industry different and preserves its integrity in good times and bad.

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 provides mentoring and business advice for 12 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.

If you are interested in participating in Crafted 2010, please contact crafted@artsandbusiness.org.uk

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Open Studios at Cockpit Arts and Craft Central

Thu 19 Nov 2009
Just one more week to wait until the ultimate shopping experience this side of Christmas!

Both Cockpit Arts in Holborn and Craft Central in Clerkenwell will be throwing open their doors for their Open Studios weekends. At these unique events you can see behind the scenes and buy your festive gifts directly from some of the best designer-makers working in the UK.

Cockpit Arts Holborn: Fri 27 Nov (11am - 9pm), Sat 28 - Sun 29 Nov (11am - 6pm)
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Craft Central: Thu 26 Nov (5pm - 8pm), Fri 27 Nov (12noon - 8pm), Sat 28 - Sun 29 Nov (12noon - 6pm)
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And if you can't make it this weekend - never fear! You can catch Cockpit Arts Deptford Open Studios the following weekend.
Cockpit Arts Deptford: Fri 4 Dec (11am - 9pm), Sat 5 - Sun 6 Dec (11am - 6pm)
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