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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…
Looking for an AI-Proof Career? The Trades are a Smart Choice.
While AI proceeds to decimate career paths, take heart: Not all jobs are at risk. Educators, and many others, are seeing the hands-on trades as skilled…
In a Tiny Sardinian Village, a Traditional Craft Holds on by a Thread
Maria Luisa Frongia sews and embroiders traditional garments by hand, one at a time, keeping a centuries-old custom alive in a rapidly changing world.

April 2025

How Glass Artist Annie Morhauser Adapted—and Built “Annieglass”
On this episode of the Secrets of Mastery, the founder of a successful glassware studio "dishes" about her journey from struggling artist to CEO—and why…
Vintage Machines, Perfect Prints: The Legacy of The Sherwood Press
To letterpress lovers, the Heidelberg Windmill is a beloved icon of beauty and durability. This historic print shop in Olympia, WA, is devoted to…
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Plan Your Summer Retreat at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
Unplug, unwind, and get your hands dirty (in the best way) on Maine’s magical Deer Isle this summer. Registration is open now for summer classes and…
The Future of Building with Bamboo
From simple, rural homes to some of the world's busiest airports, bamboo construction has come a long way. What else is possible with this renewable…
Brian Callan Reclaims Ireland’s Fallen Trees—and its Tradition of Harp-making
Brian Callan is part of a slow, steady revival of traditional harp-making in the Emerald Isle. Most of his handmade harps are built from fallen…
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March 2025

The Moral Lessons of a Fountain Pen
From timeless designs to artful inks, fountain pens offer much more than a simple method for putting words on paper: They illustrate the lasting values…
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Climate-Resilient Gardening, with Cricket Riley
On this episode of the Secrets of Mastery, explore the famed Ruth Bancroft Garden with an expert garden designer, gleaning inspiration (and a few tips…
The Mad Science—and Master Craft—of Handblown Lab Glass
Where master craftsmanship meets cutting-edge science, it's the best of both worlds.
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