Networks and organisations – Craft Business

Relevant member organisations in the craft sector across multiple industries.

The Gardeners Guild

British Florist Association

UK Hand Knitting

See also: Kitchen table craft business ideas

Guild of craft soaps and toiletry makers

Greeting cards association

Design and Arts copyright service

Craft courses

• Creative craft course across the UK, including things such as pottery, blacksmithing and metal craft

See also: Craft courses - how to turn your hobby into a business

Women’s Institute

Association for Creative Industries UK

• Organisation supporting the creative, craft and hobby industry

Craft Bakers Association

• Organisation that represents businesses in the baking, and ‘food to go’ sector

Crafts Council

• Aims at fostering and encouraging the creation of work of fine craftsmanship in the country

British Toy and Hobby Association

• Membership organisation for the toy and hobby industry

The National Association of Jewellers

• Leads, serves and represents the jewellery industry

See also: Business start-up guide - Jewellery maker

Rural Crafts Association

• Association that organises and presents crafts shows across the country

The Giftware Association

• Membership organisation that provides support for the UK’s gift and home industry

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