Craft artist, Ringatoi mahi ā-rehe
Also known as
- Ceramic artist, fibre artist, carver, craftsperson, textile artist, weaver, wood carver
Craft artists design and create handmade objects for sale and exhibition using techniques like carving, weaving and moulding.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $48
Most common
$74
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Craft artists
- usually work irregular and long hours but may work part time
- usually work in studios or workshops and may travel locally or nationally
- need to be creative, practical and methodical
Tasks
- construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes
- apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays
- develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes
- select materials or props
- promote products, activities, or organisations
- build models, patterns, or templates
- confer with clients to determine needs
- develop promotional strategies or plans
- monitor current trends
- draw detailed or technical illustrations
Creative
Practical
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need experience to become a craft artist and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in visual arts and crafts, graphics and design studies or similar area
- a portfolio of work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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