Study craft trends

Research and study trends in crafting, in order to keep up with current designs and marketing strategies.

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skill/competence

sector-specific

Study craft trends is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Ceramicist: Ceramicist have an in-depth knowledge of materials and the relevant know-how to develop their own methods of expression and personal projects through ceramic. Their creations can include ceramic sculptures, jewellery, domestic and commercial tablewares and kitchenwares, giftware, garden ceramics, wall and floor tiles.

Study craft trends is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Production potter: Production potters process and form clay, by hand or by using the wheel, into end-products pottery, stoneware products, earthenware products and porcelain. They introduce the already shaped clay into kilns, heating them at a high temperature in order to remove all the water from the clay.
Craft shop manager: Craft shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops that sell equipment and supplies for craft activities such as sewing, painting or pottery making. ​They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order supplies when a product is out of supply and perform administrative duties if required.

References

1. Study craft trends – ESCO