What we need

• Join a 1-hour briefing session
• Conduct research on crafts artisan
• Join monthly meeting with our research team members
• Compose bilingual artisan anthology - Volunteers who only have proficiency in either Written Chinese or English are welcome to apply

Background

Based on interviews and previous research done by Crafts on Peel, in tangent with our research on the making process of each craft and the artisan’s own story, the Artisan Anthology highlights the craftsmanship, knowledge and philosophy that each artisan embodies. Currently, we have selected 15 groups of artisans to document their craft journey and how the craftwork was born. The Artisan Anthology includes a summary of the craftwork, story of the traditional craft related to the work, making process and bio. Many of these craftsmen and artisans have collaborated with us before, and we have some basic background information about them. Research writers are invited to conduct additional research, compile existing research and write Artisan Anthology about the artisans or groups that we have selected.

What we have

Guidelines to construct the Artisan Anthology will be provided. Background information such as oral history, making process, videos and photos will be provided. You are encouraged to discover the wonders of these craft techniques through research online and via reliable resources such as our craft library in our venue. Previous Artisan Anthology can also be provided for reference.

Why this is important

Our goal is to revive, reinterpret and perpetuate traditional crafts with modern artistic context. We foster knowledge exchange and encourage collaborations amongst generations of craftsmen and the creative industry. To preserve the knowledge of artisanry and craftsmanship, recording, documenting and compiling the precious information as an archive is of great importance.

Project Period

15 Sep 2021 - 30 Oct 2021

Location

Our Office at Central

Team Project

You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.