Training bursary for Black and ethnically diverse makers
This training bursary of up to £4,000 is targeted at Black and ethnically diverse makers, as this is an under-represented group in heritage crafts. It is sponsored by DCA Consulting and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries to support and celebrate craftspeople. Deadline: 13 December 2021, 5pm.
Eight new grants awarded to help save endangered crafts from extinction
A lithographer, a wallpaper maker and an oak bark tanner are among the recipients of the latest round of grants awarded to help safeguard some of the UK’s most endangered craft skills.
The Making of Coventry
Thanks to funding by Coventry City Council, Heritage Crafts is teaming up with Creative Lives for a programme of events and on-air coverage of crafts in Coventry, to coincide with Coventry City of Culture.
Watchmaker Rebecca wins President’s Award
Birmingham-based watchmaker Dr Rebecca Struthers has won the 2021 HCA President’s Award for Endangered Crafts. The prestigious award, and £3,000 bursary, was initiated by Heritage Crafts Association President HRH The Prince of Wales.