Wednesday 11 November 2009

BBC TV commission search for craftspeople

Media company Twofour has been commissioned by BBC1 to produce a new series that will transmit next Spring. It wants to find people who have been making their crafts for many years, but perhaps are looking for a way to bring their products to a wider market.

The producers already have lots of young, contemporary designer-makers apply to be involved with the show, but really feel that they are missing a more traditional kind of craftsperson - people who make beautiful or functional items but perhaps would not be contactable via the channels they have been using so far (craft websites and contemporary craft organisations etc.).

The series is fronted by the perfume guru Jo Malone, a British entrepreneur who built a luxury brand from her kitchen. She will be helping the people she selects to take their product to a larger, national market.

If you are interested in being involved, email info@heritagecrafts.org.uk and we will forward your details to Twofour.

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