Synonyms of artisan

artisan

noun

ˈär-tə-zən 

as in craftsman

a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands

we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craftsman
• maker
• artist
• craftsperson
• artificer
• handicraftsman
• crafter
• tradesman
• handicrafter
• handcraftsman
• handworker
• craftswoman
• journeyman
• master
• technician
• shaper
• smith
• handyman
• mechanic
• operative
• workman
• wright
• handyperson

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of artisan

In celebration of the 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, which took place in June, the showcase spotlights five LGBTQ + films, along with the LGBTQ+ artisans behind and in front of the camera. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

AmaWaterways is giving travelers easy access to Usiacurí's weavers and other artisans. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

For artisans like master Sun Lixin, however, the work retains a spiritual dimension. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Fall event highlights include the British Invasion, a three-day event celebrating all things British, and the Stowe Foliage Arts Festival, where over 150 artisans display their work, while performers entertain visitors and locals. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026