How To Become a Craft Artist

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How Long Does It Take, What Degree Do You Need, and More

Craft Artists

Craft Artists create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

Salary
$38260
Becoming One
Medium
Education
Bachelor's degree
Job Satisfaction
Job Growth

Personality
Interest Match



What degree do you need

Recommended degree level

Bachelor’s Degree

We did a survey to ask other Craft Artists what degree they had when they became a Craft Artist. Here are the results.
Bachelor’s Degree
24%


Less than a High School Diploma
20%


High School Diploma
16%


One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Craft Artists or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Craft Artists what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Visual and Performing Arts
Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Art Studies
Drawing
Painting

Formal schooling is not required for craft artists. However, many artists take classes or earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in fine arts, which can improve their skills and job prospects.



How hard is it

Difficulty
Easy

You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Craft Artist. For example, a bank teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

Careers in this difficulty category need anywhere from a few months to one year of on-the-job training.


Related work experience required
None

None
24%


1 to 2 years
20%


6 months to 1 year
16%


Job training
3 to 6 months

3 to 6 months
24%


1 to 2 years
20%


Up to 1 month
12%



License and certifications

Do you need any license or certification
Not required

No license or certification required for Craft Artists


Skills required

We asked other Craft Artists if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

1. Critical Thinking what does this mean
2. Social Perceptiveness what does this mean
3. Complex Problem Solving what does this mean
4. Active Listening what does this mean
5. Service Orientation what does this mean

= Hot in-demand that most employers are looking for


Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Craft Artists are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

1. Fine Arts what does this mean
2. Sales and Marketing what does this mean
3. Design what does this mean
4. Production and Processing what does this mean
5. Customer and Personal Service what does this mean


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