Fears that cuts to creative classes across the country could threaten the future of British industry.

The video discusses the importance of craft education, highlighting its economic impact and the decline in craft-related studies in schools and universities. It features the Craft Council's manifesto advocating for craft to be central in education and mentions campaigns to reintroduce craft subjects like sewing. Despite the decline, craft hobbies are becoming trades, and industries like fashion and engineering rely on craft techniques. The video emphasizes the need to balance academic subjects with creative ones to maintain student engagement.

What is the economic contribution of creativity to the UK economy as mentioned in the video?

• £3.4 billion

• £1.2 billion

• £4.6 billion

• £2.5 billion

Which school is mentioned as continuing to prioritize craft lessons?

• Humphrey Perkins School

• Oxford Grammar School

• Leicester High School

• Nottingham Academy

By what percentage has the number of students taking craft-related GCSEs fallen?

• 10%

• 25%

• 40%

• 50%

What is one of the new hobbies people are trying, as mentioned in the video?

• Pottery

• Woodworking

• Knitting

• Candle making

Which industry is NOT mentioned as relying on craft techniques?

• Fashion

• Film

• Agriculture

• Engineering