This study explores the educational meaning of handwork, examines the meaning of craft education as social communication and practice, analyzes the contents of the art textbook, and proposes alternatives. The meaning of handwork in crafts was examined, and various social communication and practices such as craftivism were discussed. Through this analysis, the current craft education is characterized by function-oriented craft education that learns materials and making methods, craft education that pursues practicality and beauty, and understanding cultural diversity centered on craft culture in various countries. As an alternative to this, the educational significance of craft activities was emphasized on the value and enjoyment of handcraft work, and the role of students as subjects. Furthermore, an expanded perspective of craft education was proposed as a social communication and practice, away from craft education centered on materials and manufacturing methods and focused on practicality and beauty. The school craft education should be related to the lives of students and should reflect the new role of dynamic craft.