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Now Streaming Free: "Tear Out Your Lawn," with Dr. Doug Tallamy
An entomologist asks you to adopt a bug's eye view of your own backyard—and then tear out your lawn.
Calligraphy’s Hurdles
Picking up a longtime hobby, our publisher tries out some new calligraphy tools and techniques, only to find that mastering graceful script is…
All Buttoned Up: Beau McCall’s West Coast Debut
Nearly four decades of art, millions of buttons: Don’t miss Beau McCall’s dazzling retrospective at San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Design, on view…
Porcelain Handbags? A Tale of Two Cultures and One Bold Career Leap
Anne Loquineau left a traditional career path to follow her passion. Now she crafts sculptural (and surprisingly sturdy) porcelain bags that highlight…
Now Streaming Free: "Taking Bamboo to New Heights," with Jonas Hauptman
Renewable, carbon-saving bamboo is a common raw material in home goods, clothing, and more. But this inventor is trying to take bamboo to new heights—in…
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Now Streaming Free: "The New Didgeridoo," with Andy Graham
A musician and inventor of instruments shares how tinkering, metalwork, and a love of sound led to his one-of-a-kind musical journey.
Support Refugee Craftsmanship with Nest
Nest is a nonprofit that helps refugee artisans preserve their craft traditions, support their families, and rebuild their lives. Learn more about…
What Science Says About Craft, Creativity, and Mental Health
For nearly 30 years, woodworking has provided Miles Boudreaux with purpose, connection, and a creative "fix." Now, science is catching up to what he’s…
Murano Glass: 700 Years of Artistry, Backed by a 21st-Century Guarantee
In an era where imitation is all too easy, this Italian glassmaker guarantees authentic, handcrafted Murano glass—forged in a Venice workshop, verified…
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Calligraphy's Magicians
Inside the quiet world of calligraphy, a robust subculture keeps the ancient craft alive by continuously evolving, blending tradition with innovation in…
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"Humility, Hustle, and Building a Craft Business," with Rebecca van Bergen
The founder of Nest talks about her passion for supporting craft-based businesses, what it takes for artisans to succeed—and why their success matters…
Preserving the Art of the Written Word, One Vintage Keystroke at a Time
Setting out to buy herself a manual typewriter, an AI-weary writer visits the last full-time typewriter repair shop in Washington state—and encounters a…
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A Craft-Focused Summer Camp in the Berkshire Hills—But Make It for Adults
If you’ve ever daydreamed of attending an art-focused, all-inclusive “summer camp” for grown-ups, this is your wake-up call. Register today for an…
A Man on an Unusual Mission: Bringing the Alphorn Back to France
In a former silk weaver’s workshop in Lyon, a carpenter and trained musician is breathing new life into an instrument that was on the brink of…
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“Why Letterpress Endures,” with Blake Riley
The longtime creative director of San Francisco's Arion Press shares some of the history, myths, and meaning behind his life’s work—and why this…
From Plastic Waste to Zero-Waste, One Soap Bar at a Time
How one journalist (and her daughters) turned her frustration with household plastic waste into a sustainable, handmade line of organic soap…
It’s Not Too Late for a Weekend Escape at Waterford Craft School
Spend a weekend in a charming 18th-century village and embrace the slower rhythms of craft. Choose from immersive workshops in basket-weaving, felting…
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