APPLY TO THE GUILD ONLINE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for your interest in joining the Guild Family! We are always seeking to enrich our membership community with new creatives. Please contact [email protected] or call 828-298-7928 if you have any questions or concerns regarding membership or the online application. If you would prefer a written application, please visit craftguild.org/join instead.

MENTORING

The Guild’s Mentoring Sub-Committee invites you to take a Mentoring Workshop prior to filling out the online application. This workshop has helped many applicants who are now members of the Guild. We cover the entire application thoroughly, what the Standards Committee is looking for and what constitutes a good image and a body of work. These are all key points in creating a successful application. To register, email the committee at: [email protected]. Visit craftguild.org/events for future workshop dates. All workshops are free.

APPLICATION GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

If you have not already done so, you can download the Application Guide that will help further explain the information required.

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Online Application

Part One-A: Written
This is the first part of the Guild Application. After this form is completed, you will be emailed the second part of this application, Part One-B: Images. It is very important that your application be as complete as possible. Leave no question unanswered. Be prepared to pay the $20 application fee. Images will be requested by email.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Full Name*
First Last
Address*
(P.O. Box must include a physical street address)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
County of Residence*
Phone*
Email*
MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

Craft Classification, Membership Division and Media Designation are based on the type of work and business structure of the applicant(s). Please contact Laura Lanier with any questions. [email protected]
Craft Classification
Refer to Application Guide for descriptions.
Craft Classification*
- General Craft
- Heritage Craft
(please select one)
Refer to Application Guide for descriptions on categories.
Membership Category*
(please select one)
- Individual
- Production Center
- Partnership
Refer to Application Guide for descriptions on Media.
Media Designation*
Please select one (1) media designation for the pieces you’re submitting with this application
- Clay
- Leather
- Glass
- Mixed Media
- Wood
- Fiber
- Manmade Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Natural Materials
- Jewelry
- Paper
- Other
Other Media Designation
1. Describe your work*
Use the following guidelines:
1. Start your description with a tag line (a one-sentence summary of your description).
2. Is there anything in creating your work that a casual observer might not know at first glance?
2. Describe your process*
Use the following guidelines:
1. Describe the techniques, processes, and materials you use in the production of your craft.
2. Include parts of the process that may involve integrated technology like 3-D printers or CAD/CAM programs.
3. Describe any outside components*
Use the following guidelines:
1. List the components used in your work that are not produced by you, such as lamp parts, findings, basket reed, buttons, or hinges. Note: No less than 80% of your work must be produced by you.
2. Please include services you contract out, like sewing or casting.
4. Describe your training*
Use the following guidelines:
1. Please list your education and/or other craft-related training experience.
5. Other details:
Use the following guidelines:
1. Is there anything you would like the jury to know about your work that was not included in this questionnaire?
PLEASE NOTE
- If your application advances through SHCG Membership Application Parts One-A and One-B, there will be an additional processing fee of $25 for Membership Application Part Two: Object Jury.
- If you do not advance through SHCG Application Parts One-A and One-B, and you re-apply within one year of the date of this application, your re-application fee will be waived.
- Be prepared to pay your $20.00 SHCG Membership Application Part One fee
Please direct any questions or concerns regarding this application to:
- Laura Lanier, (828) 298-7928, or [email protected]
Payment
After submitting your $20 application fee, you will receive an email from us with Part One: B (Images) of the application, along with a link to submit your photos. Your application is not complete until we receive your images.

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