Crafts Centre of Great Britain

Crafts Centre of Great Britain
Formation1948 (1948)
Defunct1972
TypeCraft organisation
PurposeThe preservation, promotion and improvement of fine craftsmanship in Great Britain
HeadquartersBerkeley Square, London (1950-1967)
Earlham Street, London (1967-1972)
Region served
United Kingdom
LeaderJohn 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.