Crafts, fashion & textiles

Costumes with Character

Meet members of the team at this leading Stockport-based company specialising in the design and production of high-quality mascot costumes.

Welcome by Jay Blades

The furniture designer and TV presenter introduces careers in crafts.

Celebrate crafts, fashion and textiles

Enjoy this overview of the sector that includes hands-on and business roles.

Cockpit

See our full lesson plan of activities inspired by this tour of craftspeople who share studio space.

Saddler's Den

The team that works with leather explains why they are passionate about their craft.

Filmed in the North

British Ceramics Biennial

A potter and clay school programme manager talk about their work.

Filmed in the Midlands

National Glass Centre

Jade Tapson talks about her work as a glass artist in Sunderland and demonstrates her craft.

Filmed in the North

Cockpit

Lenique Louis explains why she chose being a jewellery designer over being an investment banker.

Filmed in London

Dr Martens

Two apprentices and a training and apprentice supervisor tell about their journey into the Dr Martens made in England factory.

Filmed in the Midlands

Rushmatters

Go behind the scenes of this unique furniture and homewares craft