Artisans and craftspersons

Example job titles

• artistic floral arranger
• carver
• craft instructor (except education)
• craftsperson
• glass blower
• lace weaver - arts and crafts
• leather worker
• metal arts worker
• potter
• screen printing artisan
• silversmith
• stained glass artist
• stringed instrument maker
• totem pole carver
• weaver - arts and crafts

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Carvers
• Use hand tools and woodworking machines to produce carvings from wood, stone and other materials and to carve ornamental designs into wooden furniture and other objects.
• Glass blowers
• Design and create glass objects using blowpipes and artisan's hand tools and equipment.
• Metal arts workers
• Design metal jewellery, utensils, implements, wall hangings and other objects and create them from gold, silver, copper, pewter and other metals.
• Potters
• Design ornamental and ceramic functional earthenware pieces and create them using clay, moulds, potter's wheels and other equipment, glazing materials and kilns.
• Stained glass artists

Employment requirements

• Skills are often learned through apprenticeship with a master craftsperson.
• Training programs are offered by artisan guilds, colleges and private studios.
• Creative ability and talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, and knowledge of safe handling of material, tools and equipment are required.
• A college diploma in fine craft techniques may be required.

Approved positions by year

All work permits by year