Time left: 5 years and 7 months · Group: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
The official job description
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What craft artists do all day (for now)
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
Also known as
Art Objects Repairer, Artisan, Artist, Calligrapher, Candle Maker, Ceramic Artist, Ceramics Artist, China Painter
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace craft artists?
Of course. Clear the desk slowly. By my count you have 5 years and 7 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces craft artists?
5 years and 7 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which craft artists tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials. The rest follows.