2024 Laureate of the Robert Jekyll Award Announced:
Dr. Carol E. Mayer Honoured for Her Contributions to Canadian Craft The Canadian Crafts Federation (CCF/FCMA) is thrilled to announce Dr. Carol E. Mayer as the 2024 Laureate of the…
Meet the 2024 Shortlist for the Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft
The Canadian Crafts Federation (CCF/FCMA) is honoured to announce the 2024 Robert Jekyll Award shortlist. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Canadian craft community…
A Year of Growth and Connection in Canadian Craft: Highlights from 2024
As we celebrate the arrival of the new year, Craft Year 2025, we’re taking a moment to look back on the highlights of 2024. The Canadian Crafts Federation is proud…
Our Report to Heritage Canada – Study of the Crafts Sector in Canada
Earlier this year, the Canadian Craft Federation / Fédération canadienne des métiers d’art presented a report, “Study of the Crafts Sector in Canada,” to Heritage Canada / Patrimoine canadien. This…
A Year of Growth and Connection in Canadian Craft: Our 2023-2024 Annual Report
This past year has been an exciting one for the Canadian Crafts Federation (CCF/CFMA). Since our last Annual Report, we’ve been hard at work on new projects designed to support…
Registration Open for the 2025 Canadian Crafts Federation Symposium: Crafting Connections!
We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 2025 Canadian Crafts Federation Symposium: Crafting Connections, taking place in Ottawa from February 6th to 9th, 2025! This event…
Fall Reads: New Craft Books on Our Shelves
As the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter, we are finding ourselves spending more time reading. As advocates of craft, design, and artistic expression, there’s no better season…
Supporting Canada’s Craft Sector: Recommendations for the 2025 Federal Budget
As we approach the 2025 federal budget, the Canadian Crafts Federation/Fédération canadienne des métiers d’art (CCF/FCMA) has worked to put forward pre-budget recommendations for the Federal Minister of Finance. These…
Unpack Craft Jargon: Our New Glossary
Have you ever wondered what lost wax casting means? Or lampwork? The craft community has many terms and acronyms for materials, techniques, tools, and organizations that are familiar to some…
Save the Date for the 2025 Canadian Crafts Federation Symposium: Crafting Connections
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Canadian Crafts Federation Symposium, “Crafting Connections,” will take place in Ottawa, Ontario from Thursday, February 6th to Sunday, February 9th, 2025. This year’s…