A craft with many different projects able to be made, these are not factory or mass produced items and are generally created for use.
Popularity
Handicrafts are very popular from the amount of satisfaction from creating to the use of your chosen handicraft.
Location
Handicrafts can be made in the home, at clubs or courses are available throughout the UK at school, colleges and many more places.
Age
Handicrafts can be started from a young age though young children will need to be supervised because of the use of tools and materials.
Ability
You don't need any formal qualifications to carry out Handicrafts just a keen interest.
Description
There is a long list of Handicrafts with some examples being Knitting, cooking, mosaicing, embroidery, needlework, pottery and ceramics, sewing, puppetry, wood working, rug making, the definition of a Handicraft is that it is handy, it has a use, there are many classes around the UK to join and learn a craft but it is possible for you to start on your own at home with many starter kits with full instructions and materials available on the market.
Dedication
If you want to see and use your finished product then 100% dedication is needed, what time and effort you can afford to put in is what you will get out of your project.
Potential
The potential to fill your home with useful and interesting items you have made giving you 100% satisfaction, some people like to take this one step further and sell their products, though there are also shows and fetes throughout the UK to exhibit.
Cost
Start a project from and few £'s and then the cost can rise depending on the size and type of your project, check out craft suppliers for up to date prices.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
Energy |
Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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