King acknowledges 'battle' to keep traditional crafts alive | Daily Mail Online

The King has spoken about the "battle" to maintain "timeless skills" as he met artists and craftspeople working to keep traditional crafts alive.Charles enjoyed a "Crafts at Christmas" event showcasing painting, millinery and embroidery created by tutors and students from the King's Foundation's education programmes.He was presented with a box of baubles created by students on a post-graduate furniture course and marvelled at the square ornaments they had carved from alder, oak and cedar.