Craft Artist

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Perfect for those who love creating unique, handmade art pieces.
Transform raw materials into beautiful, functional art for all to enjoy.
Explore diverse techniques like welding and weaving to craft stunning objects.

💰 Earn $51K-$111K

📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 2.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.

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Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

1,300 Annually

Median Earnings

$68,700 in California

$36,600 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Influencing or leading others
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Operations Analysis
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Time Management

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Craft Artist

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years