Web Directory

» Book Works
   Non-profit organisation based in London who commission and produce new books in collaboration with contemporary artists and writers.
   http://www.bookworks.org.uk

» British Artist Blacksmiths Association (BABA)
   Promotes craftsmanship and design among artist blacksmiths. Events, gallery, education, magazine and newsletter.
   http://www.baba.org.uk/

» Craft Central
   Charity working to maintain and promote fine craft and design skills in the heart of London's historic community of Clerkenwell.
   http://www.craftcentral.org.uk/

» Craft Search UK
   Directory of artists and craft makers from across the UK includes photos of their work, events and links. Online shopping available for some.
   http://www.craft-search.co.uk/

» Crafts Council
   National organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts. Exhibitions, events, buyers guide, shop locations and magazine.
   http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/

» Independent Craft Galleries Association
   Association representing independent applied arts galleries. Members, exhibitions and details of the galleries.
   http://www.icga.co.uk/

» Loom Exchange
   Allows weavers and spinners to post equipment for sale.
   http://www.theloomexchange.co.uk/

» National Association of Flower Arranging Societies
   Teaching charity with around 1,500 flower clubs affiliated to 21 UK areas and 100,000 individual members offers listing of courses, events and publications.
   http://www.nafas.org.uk/

» Olga Edwards
   Offering classes and workshops in One Stroke decorative painting. Based in Hyde, Cheshire.
   http://www.olgaedwards.com

» Paragon Restoration
   Short courses in French polishing, furniture restoration, veneering and chair caning.
   http://www.paragon.ision.co.uk/

» Pressed Flower Guild
   Membership information, activities and events plus examples of work created by members.
   http://freespace.virgin.net/pressedflower.guild/

» The Beadworkers Guild
   Crafters guild. Information on membership, journal, workshops and events plus gallery of work.
   http://www.beadworkersguild.org.uk/

» The Devon Guild Of Craftsmen
   Gallery and craft showrooms showing work selected from around 240 makers. Exhibitions, directory of makers, friends and education. Online shop.
   http://www.crafts.org.uk

» The Dorset Arts and Crafts Association
   Promotes the arts and crafts with an annual exhibition and bursaries. Membership, history, exhibitions and past shows.
   http://www.dacaweb.plus.com/

» The Essex Craft Society
   Created to promote, exhibit and sell work produced by craft artists living in the county of Essex.
   http://www.essexcraftsociety.org/

» The Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen
   Group of professional designer-makers that aims to bring craftsmenship to the community with exhibitions and offers its members support. Includes gallery.
   http://www.wgdc.org.uk/

» Wales Craft Council
   Independent organisation of full-time professional craftspeople working in Wales. Membership criteria, events, news and list of members with product descriptions.
   http://www.walescraftcouncil.co.uk/

» craft&design Magazine
   Information and ideas for commercial crafters. Business advice and craft fair listings.
   http://www.craftanddesign.net