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Handmade Gifts for Kids

by Elizabeth Ryan
|December 01, 2011
|Categories: Web Exclusive, Fiber, Handmade Gifts, Wood

There are so many handmade gift options for children, where does one even begin? Here are just a few things for the youngsters on your list... some practical, some just plain fun.

Steve Baldwin owns Baldwin Toys and has been making handcrafted wooden toys for decades. His heirloom toys are a perfect first gift for kids, and safe and sturdy enough to last a lifetime. For older children (and kids at heart), Baldwin also makes classic cars, trains, and more that are built as puzzles and can be taken apart and reassembled.

The Elusive Man Gift

by Andrew Zoellner
|November 30, 2011
|Categories: Web Exclusive, Fiber, Handmade Gifts, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Wood

As the American Craft editor with the best beard, it falls on my broad, hairy shoulders to highlight some of the best handmade gift ideas for men, or as I like to call them: man gifts.

Man gifts are tough. Even just last week, at Thanksgiving, my mother kept inquiring as to what I wanted for Christmas, and nothing came to mind – a problem, it seems, that plagues even the manliest of men.

Cheer for the Handcrafted Kitchen

by Julie K. Hanus
|November 29, 2011
|Categories: Web Exclusive, Design, Handmade Gifts, Metal, Wood

My favorite part of the holidays, hands down, is sharing meals with friends and family. Nothing feels more festive - or fortunate - than a table stacked with wholesome (and sure, maybe a bit indulgent) foods. Every year I go a little more overboard, researching recipes and techniques, sourcing ingredients I'll need. But it's a time of year when making time for cooking - scratch cooking, craft cooking - feels effortless. And I'm certainly not alone here.

Farzan Nemat's Black (and White) Furniture

by Andrew Zoellner
|November 25, 2011
|Categories: Furniture, Wood, Handmade Gifts

Furniture designer and builder Farzan Nemat works under the brand of MSTRF. His pieces border the line between rough and refined, with a modern feel. I love his use of standard construction materials and "lesser" woods (like pine plywood or poplar) to create beautiful, interesting furniture. I also sense a little bit of Piet Modrian's minimalist influence in the laser cuts shapes in his work.

Shows to See: Birds, Pottery, and Picasso

by Andrew Zoellner
|November 23, 2011
|Categories: Clay, drawings, Exhibitions, Furniture, Mixed Media, Show, Wood

There are lots of interesting shows, exhibitions, and sales coming up all across the country. Whether you're looking for a break from the holidays or just looking for the perfect handmade gift, there's plenty to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites:

The Actor's Workshop

by Joyce Lovelace
|Photography by Douglas Kirkland
|November 21, 2011
|Categories: Furniture, Wood

TV's Nick Offerman stays grounded in craft. He thinks you should, too.

Video: ACC Gold Medalist Exhibition

by Andrew Zoellner
|November 21, 2011
|Categories: Web Exclusive, ACC News, Clay, Craft Education, Craft History, Exhibitions, Fiber, Glass, Metal, Wood, SOFA

Watch curator Michael Monroe's video recap of our exhibition of ACC Gold Medal winners at SOFA Chicago.

St. Pete: Come for the Sun, Stay for the Inspiration

by Judy Stark
|November 21, 2011
|Categories: Clay, Furniture, Gallery, Glass, Travel, Wood

A beach paradise blooms into a craft destination.

David Ellsworth: Teaching to Learn

by Jessica Shaykett
|November 21, 2011
|Categories: Craft Education, Wood

The renowned woodturner's insights on education.

Nick Offerman Unleashed

by Joyce Lovelace
|November 20, 2011
|Categories: Web Exclusive, Wood

For the cover story of our December/January issue, I had the great pleasure of spending an afternoon with Nick Offerman, who, when he's not playing the iconic Ron Swanson on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation, makes fine furniture, boats, and other objects in wood.

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