Artisans and Craftspersons
(NOC 5244)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportThis group includes those who use manual and artistic skills to design and make handcrafted objects, both functional and decorative. Makers of musical instruments are also included in this group. Most craftspeople are self-employed. Artistic floral arrangers usually work in florist shops and floral departments of retail shops or may be self-employed. Craft instructors are also included in this group and work for artisan guilds, colleges, private studios, and recreational organizations.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$16.91
Median$25.56
MaximumAnnual Pay
$5
Minimum$7,528
Median$34,875
MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$21.00
Median$40.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
This group includes those who use manual and artistic skills to design and make handcrafted objects, both functional and decorative. Makers of musical instruments are also included in this group. Most craftspeople are self-employed. Artistic floral arrangers usually work in florist shops and floral departments of retail shops or may be self-employed. Craft instructors are also included in this group and work for artisan guilds, colleges, private studios, and recreational organizations.
Job duties
Carvers:
- Use hand tools and woodworking machines to produce carvings from wood, stone, and other materials and to carve ornamental designs into wooden furniture and other objects.
Glass blowers:
- Design and create glass objects using blowpipes and artisan's hand tools and equipment.
Metal arts workers:
- Design metal jewellery, utensils, implements, wall hangings and other objects and create them from gold, silver, copper, pewter, and other metals.
Potters:
- Design ornamental and ceramic functional earthenware pieces and create them using clay, moulds, potter's wheels and other equipment, glazing materials, and kilns.
Stained glass artists:
- Design stained glass windows, lampshades and other objects and cut, paint, fire and assemble pieces of stained glass to create such products.
Instrument makers:
- Construct instruments by applying their knowledge of wood, ebonite, metal properties and other materials and instrument design using hand and power tools.
Weavers:
- Use hands or loom to interlace strips of flexible material like wool, cotton, silk, grasses, bark, and rawhide to make baskets, wreaths, wall hangings, clothing, rugs, blankets, and other objects.
Craft instructors:
- Prepare craft making lessons, gather the required working materials and demonstrate and teach craft making techniques.
Artistic floral arrangers:
- Design bouquets, corsages, sprays, wreaths, and other floral arrangements and select natural and artificial flowers, foliage and decorative accessories to create arrangements or other floral items to suit customers' requirements.
Sample job titles
- artisan
- artistic floral arranger
- craft instructor (except education)
- craftsperson
- floral designer
- musical instrument maker - artisan
- potter
- screen printing artisan
- weaver - arts and crafts
- woodcarver
Skills
- You need creativity, imagination, and artistic ability. You should be able to visualize a finished piece of work from a sketch or a brief description. Self-discipline in meeting deadlines and a good business sense are also very important. Computer design and production skills may also be important.
Job requirements
- Skills are often learned through apprenticeship with a master craftsperson.
- A college diploma in fine craft techniques may be required.
Other considerations
- Creative ability and talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, and knowledge of safe handling of material, tools, and equipment are required. Training programs are offered by artisan guilds, colleges and private studios.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$8,793 median annual incomeSouthern
$2,779 median annual incomeCape Breton
$13,527 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$3,219 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$11,643 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Retail trade
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
65+
45-54
35-44
25-34
15-24
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
High school
$7,286 median annual incomeBachelor
$9,640 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$4,745 median annual incomeLess than high school
$11,850 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$9,797 median annual incomeCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
Ceramic Arts
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by producing art works out of clay and similar materials. They include courses in hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques, moulding, slips and glazes, trimming and decorating, firing and kiln operation, oxidation, mixed media, ceramic murals, and personal style development.
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Fibre, Textile and Weaving Arts
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by constructing art works from woven or non-woven fabrics and fibrous materials. They include courses in weaving techniques and loom operation, non-woven techniques like knitting and crocheting, quilting, dyeing and pigmentation, printing and other finishing techniques, pattern design, tapestry, and personal style development.
Institutions providing this program
Metal and Jewellery Arts
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by fashioning art works from gems, other stones, and precious metals. They include courses in gemology; metalsmithing and finishing, stone cutting and polishing, metal and non-metal casting and moulding, electroforming, metal colouring, enamelling, photo etching, lapidary technique and art, design concepts, and personal style development.
Institutions providing this program
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