Crafting Futures was a global programme aiming to support a future for craft by understanding its value in our history and culture throughout the world today.
Running from 2019-2022, the programme brought together craft practitioners, designers and organisations from over 20 countries in East Asia, South Asia, Latin America and Wider Europe to explore possibilities for a sustainable future through making and collaboration.
On this page you'll find a series of resources which were developed as part of the programme.
Film series: Why I Make
Step inside the studios of craft practitioners from around the world – from embroidery in Mexico to glassblowing in the UK and batik in Malaysia – in our series of short films featuring previous Crafting Futures partners.
We commissioned this series of short films to celebrate craft and share makers' stories from around the globe; to inspire us and to show the value of craft in our history, culture and world today.
Craft toolkit
Designed for craft makers, artisans, designers and craft professionals, the Craft Toolkit is available in 12 languages and is designed to help practitioners create a business plan.
Crafting Futures: Global Evaluation Report
In September 2019, the British Council commissioned The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC) to conduct a global evaluation of Crafting Futures.
The report summarises the impact of Crafting Futures, based on its Theory of Change focused on four areas:
- Individual, enterprises, practitioners, students and teachers
- Institutions and partners
- System Change
- International Collaborations
Although Crafting Futures engaged artisans and practitioners in 35 countries, this report focuses on data from 10 countries and regions, and two cross-country programmes – the Digital Craft Toolkit and Grant Scheme.
See also
Tags:
- Theme: Climate & Sustainability
- Art Form: Architecture Design and Fashion
- Region: Americas East Asia South Asia Wider Europe