December/January 2014
December/January 2014
![American Craft magazine December/January 2014 cover American Craft magazine December/January 2014 cover](/sites/default/files/styles/portrait_two_three_large/public/DJ14-cover-small.jpg?itok=xeiw9Sn9)
Feature Articles
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![Portraits of the American Craftsman - 1 Portraits of the American Craftsman - 1](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/amcrafts.jpg?itok=XqoCVtYp)
A Lifetime Of Making
Books on the who, what, and why of craft.
![Thos. Moser, Chair Thos. Moser, Chair](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/chair.jpg?itok=3XutTBDh)
A Material Question
Should craft education lean toward design?
![Julia Paul Pottery tumblers Julia Paul Pottery tumblers](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/juliapaul.jpg?itok=KDSeEfBk)
Charm & Soul
Craft for wherever you are.
![Robert Lee Morris, Iconic Block Bracelet Robert Lee Morris, Iconic Block Bracelet](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/iconic.jpg?itok=XnZNj7vi)
Climbing Over Barricades
Robert Lee Morris discusses his four-decade career as a jewelry artist.
![Ronan Peterson, Hornet’s Cut Bowl Ronan Peterson, Hornet’s Cut Bowl](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/hornetbowl.jpg?itok=KQz8V_nY)
Down to Earth
Ronan Peterson's pots reflect growth and decay through layers of pattern, color, and texture.
![Anna Torma, Everyday Poems Anna Torma, Everyday Poems](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/ONE_DJ14_01.jpg?itok=WFa8_dQP)
Drawn from Life
Anna Torma remakes a wall piece that was lost 20 years ago.
![John Souter, Cadillac John Souter, Cadillac](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/bluehandle.jpg?itok=2oqMnzi2)
Fired Up
For John Souter, leaving each of his ceramic pieces open for interpretation is the whole point.
![Jim Bachor, Perpetual Twinkies Jim Bachor, Perpetual Twinkies](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/twinkies.jpg?itok=N2wNpWUx)
Lasting Impressions
Former adman Jim Bachor understands the power of medium, message, and a good gimmick.
![Catalina Diez and Children Catalina Diez and Children](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/portraitmain.jpg?itok=a0Qmvphf)
Please Touch the Art
The home of Catalina Diez, Juan Carlos Ortiz, and their family is not a hands-off museum.
![Portland, Hand-Eye Supply Portland, Hand-Eye Supply](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/apron.jpg?itok=lYlY5Loz)
Portland, Oregon: Collaboration Central
Portlandia jokes aside, this is an almost ridiculously crafty city.
![RHINO Contemporary Crafts RHINO Contemporary Crafts](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/rhino.jpg?itok=UVzWgFoH)
Pride of Place
A cooperative supports local craft in New Orleans.
![Amber Marshall, Dappled Vases Amber Marshall, Dappled Vases](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/main_2.jpg?itok=3AUGI7jT)
Show Business
Glass artist Amber Marshall takes her work to shows not just to earn, but also to learn.
![Cécile Trentini at the Art Quilt Gallery Cécile Trentini at the Art Quilt Gallery](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/quilt.jpg?itok=833nA6QK)
Shows to See: December/January 2014
Craft destinations from coast to coast.
![John Souter, The Tunnel John Souter, The Tunnel](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/edletcake.jpg?itok=jwkIn2JB)
The Perennial Question
What's the difference between art and craft?
![Margaux and Walter Kent, Autumnal Library Necklace Margaux and Walter Kent, Autumnal Library Necklace](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/necklaces.jpg?itok=t35SCdZz)
Under Covers
Books are powerful symbols of language and learning – and lusciously tactile objects in their own right.
![Steve Wozniak Steve Wozniak](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/wozniak.jpg?itok=LFmwUVXB)
Web Extras: December/January 2014
As seen in the December/January 2014 issue of American Craft magazine...
![Cory Daniel Robinson, New Antique Vol. 2 Cory Daniel Robinson, New Antique Vol. 2](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/newant.jpg?itok=FhoDhdcT)
What’s the Best Educational Experience You’ve Had?
Moments along the learning curve...