'Untitled, vessel with felt base' 2001(220x180mm) ©Simone ten Hompel/ Crafts Council 2007
The Crafts Council Collection represents the very best in British craft from the past 35 years. It covers the whole range of contemporary craft practice with more than 1,400 fascinating objects from both established figures and up and coming names.
We lend our Collection to museums and art galleries as well as related organisations able to comply with museum standards of best practice. We offer both long and short term loan schemes.
- Current Loans (384KB Adobe PDF format)
We are not able to lend to film, television or media companies, including theatrical productions.
For more information download our leaflet
- Guide to Borrowing Objects (53KB Adobe PDF format)
How do I apply?
Please contact Birgit Dohrendorf, Registrar (Collection) to discuss borrowing from the Collection.
Email: b_dohrendorf@craftscouncil.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7806 2525
When applying for a loan, please complete the following three UKRG Facilities Reports. The documents are to help us assess your loan request.
Download documents
- UKRG Standard Facilities Report (152KB Word format)
- UKRG Display Case Supplement (130KB Word format)
- UKRG Security Supplement (185KB Word format)


