![Contemporary crafts: Contemporary crafts, Alex Ramsay](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Lifeandhealth/Pix/pictures/2011/2/7/1297083328186/Contemporary-crafts-Alex--001.jpg)
The silversmith combines silver with textured, hand blown glass.
Mentor: Bill Amberg, Creative Director of Bill Amberg luxury leather bags Photograph: PR
![Contemporary crafts: Contemporary crafts, Chris Keenan](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Lifeandhealth/Pix/pictures/2011/2/7/1297083329376/Contemporary-crafts-Chris-002.jpg)
Potter Keenan works with Limoges porcelain, and glazes it with a combinations of two oriental glazes: tenmoku (a deep, mirror-finish black/brown) and celadon (a vivid pale blue)
Mentor: Alistair Hughes, Managing Director of Savoir Beds Photograph: Michael Harvey
![Contemporary crafts: Contemporary crafts, Gareth Neal](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Lifeandhealth/Pix/pictures/2011/2/7/1297083331574/Contemporary-crafts-Garet-004.jpg)
Furniture designer Neal uses a mix of 3D computer drawing and professional craftsmanship to produce his unique pieces.
Mentor: Beverley Rider, Independent Design Curator Photograph: PR
![Contemporary crafts: Contemporary crafts, Jacqueline Cullen](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Lifeandhealth/Pix/pictures/2011/2/7/1297083332696/Contemporary-crafts-Jacqu-005.jpg)
The jeweller works with Whitby jet, a prehistoric black fossilised wood.
Mentor: Georgia Fendley, Brand Director at Mulberry Photograph: Richard Valencia
![Contemporary crafts: Contemporary crafts, Katherine Elizabeth](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Lifeandhealth/Pix/pictures/2011/2/7/1297083333710/Contemporary-crafts-Kathe-006.jpg)
Couture millinery adorned with feathers, beads, Swarovski crystals and more.
Mentor: Mark Hales, Creative Director of Designspark Photograph: Ivan Bellaroba
![Contemporary crafts: Contemporary crafts, Kelvyn Smith](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Lifeandhealth/Pix/pictures/2011/2/7/1297083334729/Contemporary-crafts-Kelvy-007.jpg)
Using traditional wooden and metal type, Smith creates typographic prints at his studio, the Mr Smith's Letterpress Workshop.
Mentor: Richard Stevens, Creative Director of forpeople Photograph: PR
![Contemporary crafts: Contemporary crafts, Margo Selby](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Lifeandhealth/Pix/pictures/2011/2/7/1297083484788/Contemporary-crafts-Margo-008.jpg)
Textiles with bright, distinct patterns, including cushions, throws, upholstery fabrics, scarves, purses and more.
Mentor: Mark Henderson, Deputy-Chairman of Gieves & Hawkes Photograph: PR
![Contemporary crafts: Contemporary crafts, Rauni Higson](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Lifeandhealth/Pix/pictures/2011/2/7/1297083634247/Contemporary-crafts-Rauni-009.jpg)
Sculptural and functional silver, made using a ‘fold-forming’ technique, folding sheet metal, forging it, then opening out the piece to reveal the three-dimensional form.
Mentor: Robert Ettinger, Chief Executive of Ettinger Photograph: PR
![Contemporary crafts: Contemporary crafts, Wayne Meeten](http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Lifeandhealth/Pix/pictures/2011/2/7/1297083635315/Contemporary-crafts-Wayne-010.jpg)
The silversmith is inspired by Tai Chi Chuan and Chi kung movements.
Mentor Stephen Etheridge, Group Chief Executive of Church’s English Shoes Photograph: Gavin Cottrell/PR