Synonyms of craftsperson

craftsperson

noun

ˈkraf(t)s-ˌpər-sᵊn 

as in craftsman

a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands

at the fair you should be able to find a craftsperson who can design and make a 19th-century style sunbonnet

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of craftsperson

When Emmy-nomination voting opened on June 11, the Emmys’ website posted PDFs for every single Emmy category, outlining every show, performer, and craftsperson eligible to be voted for. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026

In the back room sits Joey Gee, a craftsperson specializing in hats and accessories for the production. — Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026

An experienced craftsperson can feel the moment just before failure and adjust accordingly. — Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026

The patacabra wooden tool, which is used to set folds and seams on leather goods and is personal to each craftsperson, is also given star treatment here. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025