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 impact does creativity in education have on the UK economy?

Why are craft lessons being dropped in schools, according to the text?

What does Trier Brownback believe about the importance of creativity?

How has the number of pupils taking craft-related GCSEs changed over the past five years?

What are some industries that rely on craft techniques as mentioned in the text?