Foreword

The following question is the underlying essence of this year’s catalogue: What is the future of craft? We asked for contributions in
response to it from scholars, educators, curators, artists, designers and makers. We hoped that each contributor might have insightful,
challenging or provocative things to say and we were not disappointed. For if the lively and committed expressions of interest are
anything to go by then the future of craft is certainly secure! We are most grateful to all those who were able to contribute.