Responsible for Using a variety of techniques such as weaving, needlepoint, pottery, embroidering, painting, or welding to create handmade objects for sale or exhibition.
Primary Responsibilities
Create by hand decorative object using a variety of methods depending on talent.
Employ use of different media such as ceramics, glass, paper, textiles, wood and metal.
Attend craft shows.
Set up exhibitions and promote using media, print, and other PR methods.
Search out different venues to display and sell products.
Develop prices for products.
Research competition and potential market.
Fabricate patterns and templates to aid in design.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, and/or machinery.
Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
Use computer software to create designs.
Create prototypes of models.
Meet with gallery owners to determine exhibition schedule.