craftsperson

American  

[krafts-pur-suhn] / ˈkræftsˌpɜr sən /

noun

1. a person who practices or is highly skilled in a craft; artisan.

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Gender

Is it craftsman, craftswoman, or craftsperson? See -person.

Etymology

Origin of craftsperson

First recorded in 1970–75; crafts(man) + -person

Example Sentences

Dr Knight said most of the shields looked very similar, potentially suggesting they were made by the same craftsperson or workshop.

From BBC

A great cinematographer is a mechanic, a scientist, a technician, a chemist, a craftsperson and an artist.

From The Wall Street Journal

A craftsperson applies paint to the stone facade of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

From Los Angeles Times

"The temptation is if it's not called a 'craft fair' and it's called a 'Christmas market' there's more room to bring in work that's not necessarily made in Cornwall by a craftsperson here," she said.

From BBC

Noting that handcrafting connects us gently with our forebears, he also reminds us that a “good, handmade tool . . . has the power to elevate everyday life,” its use engaging the craftsperson’s sensibility in a physically demanding yet rewarding way.

From The Wall Street Journal