Kintyre's Craftspeople: Mapping Our Makers

From traditional skills to contemporary creations, Kintyre's craft community weaves beauty into everyday life:

Traditional Crafts

• Hand weaving
• Wood turning
• Pottery making
• Basket weaving
• Traditional building skills
• Stone masonry
• Dry stone walling
• Blacksmithing

Contemporary Makers

• Textile artists
• Jewelry makers
• Glass artists
• Furniture makers
• Upcyclers
• Digital craftspeople
• Mixed media artists

Community Craft Spaces

• Workshops
• Teaching studios
• Shared maker spaces
• Exhibition venues
• Craft markets

Skills Exchange

• Apprenticeships
• Workshops
• Skill sharing
• Mentoring
• Community classes

Focus Areas

• Local materials
• Traditional techniques
• Sustainable practices
• Innovation in craft
• Heritage preservation

Each maker adds to Kintyre's creative fabric, preserving skills while pioneering new forms. Map your craft, share your skills, connect with fellow makers.

Because craftsmanship isn't just about making things - it's about making meaning, preserving knowledge, and building community through creativity.