The Kentucky School of Craft is a new professional craft school operated by Hazard Community & Technical College and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Located in the former Hindman High School building in Hindman, Kentucky, the School of Craft aspires to become a national and international model for craft education and community development.
The Community Development Initiative (CDI) that spawned the project is engaged in developing a new, thriving, artist-based economy in Eastern Kentucky. The Kentucky School of Craft is a regional community collaboration and partnership that will 1) assist the county in developing a knowledgeable and skilled population; 2) build local and regional capacity; and 3) assist in creating a dynamic economic base for the future.
The Knott County Community Development Initiative Steering Committee and Hazard Community & Technical College have worked together to develop a unique Kentucky School of Craft facility to provide for the education and training of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Because of the uniqueness of the KSC and its philosophy of combining craft education with craft marketing and production, the School hopes to become a center from which a diversified and dynamic economic base can emerge. Efforts are underway to create a school that will be known for its effectiveness in preserving traditions, developing successful entrepreneurs and promoting skilled crafts people. The works created by students from the school will follow the traditions of fine craftsmanship and will be expertly designed, gallery-quality objects.
HCTC Kentucky School of Craft
56 Education Lane | Hindman, KY 41822 | 606.487.3410 or 1.800.246.7521 ext 73410
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