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Non-profit organisation based in London who commission and produce new books in collaboration with contemporary artists and writers.

Promotes craftmanship and design among artist blacksmiths. Events, gallery, education, magazine and newsletter.

Charity working to maintain and promote fine craft and design skills in the heart of London's historic community of Clerkenwell.

Directory of artists and craft makers from across the UK includes photos of their work, events and links. Online shopping available for some.

National organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts. Exhibitions, events, buyers guide, shop locations and magazine.

Information and ideas for commercial crafters. Business advice and craft fair listings.

Truly handmade crafts from makers based in the UK. Toys, Games, art, and furniture. Links for crafts shows and craftspeople.

Association representing independent applied arts galleries. Members, exhibitions and details of the galleries.

Allows weavers and spinners to post equipment for sale.

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.

Offering classes and workshops in One Stroke decorative painting. Based in Hyde, Cheshire.

Short courses in french polishing, furniture restoration, veneering and chair caning.

Membership information, activities and events plus examples of work created by members.

Crafters guild. Information on membership, journal, workshops and events plus gallery of work.

Gallery and craft showrooms showing work selected from around 240 makers. Exhibitions, directory of makers, friends and education. Online shop.

Promotes the arts and crafts with an annual exhibition and bursaries. Membership, history, exhibitions and past shows.

The Essex Craft Society was created to promote, exhibit and sell work of a high standard produced by Craft Artists living in the county of Essex.

Group of professional designer-makers that aims to bring high quality craftsmenship to the community with exhibitions and offers its members support. Includes gallery.

Online gallery and catalogue for artists and crafters. Includes a listing of craft fairs and exhibitions.

Independent organisation of full-time professional craftspeople working in Wales. Membership criteria, events, news and list of members with product descriptions.