Join the directory
Weaver Rezia Wahid
The Crafts Council Directory is one of the most visited areas of our website, attracting over 140,000 views in 2024. In addition, members benefit from promotion across our social media channels, and it's the Crafts Council go-to for media referrals, maker case studies and professional opportunities.
Our new-look directory is easy to use, with the ability to upload multiple projects, images, videos and documents. Tag your work to reach website visitors searching by discipline and location and to potentially be featured by the Crafts Council editorial team who run regular promotions to help members gain visibility and reach a new audience.
Create a profile
Join the Directory for just £6 per month and you'll gain access to the Crafts Council’s sizeable audience of buyers, collectors, craft enthusiasts and fellow makers.
Your profile can include:
- a bio page detailing your craft discipline, location, and maker statement
- contact details, including social media handles, website link and email address
- portfolio pages for individual projects
- latest news from your business
- CV download
We are pleased to offer an exclusive six months of free membership to recent graduates. Registration must be within five months of graduating from college or university. To see if you are eligible, please email directory@craftscouncil.org.
Benefits
As a valued member of the Crafts Council directory you will:
- reach a sizeable audience of craft collectors, buyers and enthusiasts (there were more than 518,000 sessions across our website in 2024)
- enjoy visibility and gain new followers through regular promotion across our social media platforms (reach more than 570,000 followers!)
- show your work in good company - the directory features over 900 of the UK’s leading craft makers
- easily set up, edit and amend your own profile and projects
- benefit from Crafts Council endorsement – the trusted authority on craft in the UK
- save on Crafts Council products, events and services
- access our dedicated Account Manager for one-to-one telephone support
- receive a monthly newsletter featuring top tips and relevant opportunities.
Jeweller Disa Allsopp Ceramicist Matthew Chambers
“The Crafts Council Directory is the first port-of call for finding makers for our various projects. Its richness and diversity constantly presents me with solutions, as well as great inspiration.”
- Catherine Lock, formerly creative director at The New Craftsmen
