If you’ve been riding the Toronto subway lately, you may have seen an ad campaign by the most popular of craft online retailers: Etsy.com. A new step for the company,…

The CCF/FCMA was saddened to hear of the passing of famed ceramic artist, John Chalke, on March 27th, 2014. A leader in the ceramic community in Alberta, John was a…

While it might not seem like the end of the year for most folks, those who run on an April to March fiscal calendar are wrapping up another year of…

The CCF/FCMA is delighted to congratulate the winner of the 2014 Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts’ Saidye Bronfman Award, Sandra Brownlee. A storied weaver and book artist,…

The Canadian Crafts Federation / Fédération canadienne des métiers d’art is, as you know, a federation. We are a network of organizations from across the country, working collaboratively to raise…

As the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics draw the eyes of the world (whether due to the competitions or the controversies), we Canadians celebrate the talent and dedication of our athletes,…

The rumours are true! Starting next year, the CCF/FCMA’s Craft Year project is back again, with Craft Year 2015. Our steering committee is working away, as are our many partners…

Everywhere you look during the holidays, there’s Craft.You can find it in boutiques, galleries and studios, at your local community centre or church, in pop-up shops and at special holidays…

Do you ever wish you could have your say in Canada’s level of support for the arts? Do you find yourself wondering if funds will be cut? If programs will…

The CCF/FCMA is a relatively small organization, but we sure cover a lot of ground. The past two months have seen us cross the country, an ocean, and multiple borders…