Crafts Centre of Great Britain
| Formation | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 1972 |
| Type | Craft organisation |
| Purpose | The preservation, promotion and improvement of fine craftsmanship in Great Britain |
| Headquarters | Berkeley Square, London (1950-1967) Earlham Street, London (1967-1972) |
Region served | United Kingdom |
| Leader | John Farleigh, CBE |
The Crafts Centre of Great Britain was established in 1948 with the purpose of “the preservation, promotion and improvement of fine craftsmanship in Great Britain.” It created direct links between individual producers and industry, and encouraged young people to take up crafts through education and instruction. Prominent members included Bernard Leach, Lilian Dring and Tibor Reich.