Craft Artists
Artist, Fiber Artist, Glass Artist, Textile Artist
What they do:
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
On the job, you would:
- Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
- Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
- Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- design
Arts and Humanities
- music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
- English language
Business
- sales and marketing
- customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Ideas and Logic
- create new and original ideas
- come up with lots of ideas
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Initiative
- Attention to Detail
- Achievement/Effort
- Innovation
- Independence
- Persistence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Web page creation and editing software
- Facebook
Computer aided design CAD software
- Embroidery design software
- Pattern design software
Electronic mail software
- Email software
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
Find Training
Apprenticeship.gov
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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