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Crowning Touch

Known for hip fedoras, Albertus Swanepoel's career as a milliner has drawn upon destiny.

Celebrating the Expendable

Kate Cusak transforms everyday objects into elegant works of art.

And the Winners Are...

Somewhere between an Olympics medal ceremony and “Candid Camera” falls the annual Awards Walking Tour at the American Craft Council's Baltimore Show. Each year, we invite two specialists in the craft field to jury the show, selecting six Award of Excellence recipients and two winners in the Booth Design category. This year's jurors were Jane Milosch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Josephine Shea, curator of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, a historic home near Detroit.

Hands On Shoes

The handmade shoe according to the Cordwainer Shop on the East Coast and CYDWOQ on the West. Amy Shaw reports on their history and practice of blending healthy comfort and harmonious style.

Ballooning Attire

Scrapbook, an occasional posting, will feature reader-contributed photos of craft events of general interest. Click on the heading to see larger image and caption. Send your digital image and caption information to letters@craftcouncil.org, with Scrapbook in the subject line. We must reserve the right to select for appropriateness and interest.

Subtle Beauty

The jewelry on display at Shibumi Gallery in Berkeley, CA, is enhanced by its surroundings.

Events Supporting Craft

American Craft Council Conference:
Creating a New Craft Culture
October 15–17, 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Random Observations at the ACC San Francisco Show

Many wearables artists wear their merchandise and change regularly during show hours. Sometimes the switching of jackets or shawls was going on at such a pace that I couldn’t tell for a moment who was the customer and who the maker.

Randall Darwall, who weaves complex plaids with a luxurious feel and makes garments with partner Brian Murphy, was no exception. He made his own fashion show with vivid shirts. It was also fascinating to watch the two men pair scarves with jackets, not trying to match but to slightly shift the color conversation.

Beehive Co-op

Some 50 makers of handmade clothing, accessories and jewelry showcase their wares.

Show and Tell

Artists, their works and their booths receive recognition at the Council's Baltimore and Atlanta shows.

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