craftspeople

plural noun crafts·peo·ple \ ˈkraf(t)s-ˌpē-pəl \

|Updated on: 22 Jun 2018

Definition of craftspeople

: workers who practice a trade or craft

Recent Examples of craftspeople from the Web

They are hyperfocused on presentation; even the serving pieces are made by local craftspeople.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Let Uncommon Feasts do the cooking," 11 June 2018
The festival also features music and dance on multiple stages and craftspeople demonstrating their trades.

— jim kiest, San Antonio Express-News, "This weekend’s Folklife Festival savors Texas’ many flavors," 6 June 2018
Dozens of artists and craftspeople from Cincinnati area sell unique works in photography, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass, fiber, woodturning and more.

— rasputin todd, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week in Cincinnati: June 4-10," 4 June 2018
And the division between the craftspeople and the actors and executives on the 54-member board has been a source of long-standing tension.

— rebecca keegan, HWD, "Oscar Voters Face Another Big Decision," 1 June 2018
Heimat Atlantica was born with the aim to protect, highlight, and add value to the craftspeople from the Atlantic coast by working closely with them and helping to create a real profitable business for them.

— brooke bobb, Vogue, "Heimat Atlantica Offers a Collection of Basket Bags That Stand Out Among the Rest," 26 Mar. 2018
In terms of craftsmanship, Silvester is even more fond of the dolls made by European craftspeople such as Annette Himstedt and Nicole Marschollek-Menzner, whose specialize in extraordinarily human-like faces and clothing.

— susan dunne, courant.com, "Hundreds Of Dolls Find New Life Under Loving Hands At Calling All Dolls Hospital," 22 May 2018
Also on hand, craftspeople who design and build surfboards.

— latimes.com, "Calendar for the weekend of May 18-20," 13 May 2018
CelticMKE Center: Celtic Christmas Boutique, showcases Irish and other wares from artists, craftspeople and vendors, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave.

— elaine rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Fall and winter festivals, fairs and other events in Wisconsin," 13 Oct. 2017

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