The Canadian Crafts Federation has released a paper that defines craft – no easy task. The paper, The Craft Spectrum, is available online in English and French.
“By developing a spectrum of craft, rather than a rigid definition, space is created to find your place in craft, rather than a set mould you must adapt to,” says crafts federation director Maegen Black.
The paper details nine areas that influence craft, including technology, cultural exchange and the economy.
The federation aimed to create an accessible document to give policymakers, and those working outside the sector, an introduction to craft.
It recently submitted a list of recommendations to the federal government's pre-budget consultations. The submission, Craft & Recovery: Strengthening the Path Forward Through Craft Promotion & Small Business Development, recommended basic income support for all, funding for craft-based mentorships and a call to address systemic racism in arts funding.
Source: Canadian Crafts Federation