Crafts Council

Genta Ishizuka wins 2019 Loewe Craft Prize for rethinking lacquer

Japanese artist awarded trophy at ceremony in Tokyo 

Weaving stories: Mark Corfield-Moore reveals his inspirations

The artist's tasselled textiles go on show at Jerwood Makers Open 

Win a career-kickstarter!

Are you a recent craft graduate or new maker? Win an exclusive career-kickstarter session

Crafts magazine issue No 278

Refugee week: 10 events celebrating émigré craftspeople

Talks, exhibitions and workshops around the UK

Apply for Collect Open 2020

Applications for Collect Open 2020 are now open, deadline midnight Friday 28 June

8 tips for selling your craft on Instagram

How to make an impact

Maker of the month: John Moore and his transcendental jewellery

Brighton-based John Moore is a jeweller of a very different ilk

Thinking globally: 8 tips for fast-tracking your craft career abroad

How to set yourself up for international success

15 craft exhibitions to see in the UK this June

From protest quilts to porcelain 

Should craft be available on prescription?

As the mental health crisis escalates, Stuart Jeffries explores the case for making 

7 easy ways to get crafting to boost your mental health

Find the right activity for you

Architect David Adjaye on craft, culture and creativity

Before his Venice Biennale project is revealed, he shares his inspirations

4 reasons craft is good for your mental health

How making could change your life 

Craft can reduce stress, a new BBC survey reveals

Why doing pottery, textiles and calligraphy could boost your mood