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Craft Guilds in Middle Ages (A group of tradesmen or craftsmen engaged in…
Craft Guilds in Middle Ages
A group of tradesmen or craftsmen engaged in the same occupation joined together.
Examples:
Tanners
Bakers
Cloth Markers
Shoemakers
Painters
Apothecaries
Carpenters
Candle Makers
Masons
Rules
These rules were included in the charters of the Craft Guilds and included:
Members of the Craft Guilds were protected and any member who fell sick was cared for by the guild.
Fines were imposed on any Craft Guild members who violated the charter of their particular Craft Guild
The members of Craft Guilds also provided protection of their horses, wagons, and goods when moving about the land
A ban on, or fines imposed, on any illicit trading by non Craft Guild members
Prices were fixed between members of the Craft Guilds and the Craft Guilds ensured that high standards of quality were maintained
The number of Craft Guild members were also regulated, allowing a restricted membership to ensure that the numbers of Craft Guilds did not exceed the business requirements
To Become a member of Craft Guilds in the Middle Ages
A man would have to work through three phases to become a member of a Medieval Craft Guild during the Middle Ages.
Levels:
Journeyman
- A Craft Guild Journeyman was paid for his labour. During this time the Journeyman would create his 'Masterpiece', in his own time, which he would present to the Craft Guild as evidence of his craftsmanship in the hope of being accepted as a Craft Guild 'Master'
Master
-It was difficult to reach the status of 'Master' and much depended on the Journeyman's standing and acceptance by the top members of the Craft Guild. A Craft Guild Master could set up his own workshop and then train his own apprentices.
Apprentice (5-9 years)
- A Craft Guild Apprentice was sent to work for a 'Master' during his early teens. During this time the apprentice received no salaries.
Made by:
Diego Sanchez