as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower

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Recent Examples of artisan It's also known for its longs-standing population of artisans—another way in which travelers can engage with the region. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2024 Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures houses the works of so many Arizona artisans — a great place to shop local! Jessica Boehm, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024 The pre- and post-ceremony gathering space includes an outdoor shower area, a seating area with stools made by local artisans that are inspired by the design of traditional Mayan chairs, as well as a clawfoot tub that can be filled as a cold plunge for after the ceremony upon request. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 Hampi Art Labs organizes learning activities and workshops for schools and local community engagement with artists-in residence, such as a community ceramics workshop for Sandur Collective artisans. Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for artisan 

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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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