December/January 2016
December/January 2016
![December/January 2016 cover of American Craft magazine December/January 2016 cover of American Craft magazine](/sites/default/files/styles/portrait_two_three_large/public/Cover_ON15_L1-1.jpg?itok=jWJ3CY8f)
Feature Articles
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![Anika Smulovitz, Oak River Anika Smulovitz, Oak River](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Anika-Smulovitz-Oak-River.jpg?itok=_7M5q7wx)
Articles of Faith
Anika Smulovitz brings a scholar’s eye to Judaica.
![Anton Alvarez, The Thread Wrapping Machine Chair 090415 Anton Alvarez, The Thread Wrapping Machine Chair 090415](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Anton-Alvarez-The-Thread-Wrapping-Machine-Chair-090415-2.jpg?itok=WBctAW4M)
Beginner and Master
Anton Alvarez's Thread Wrapping Machine Chair 090415...
![Gravers Lane Gallery Gravers Lane Gallery](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Gravers-Lane-Gallery.jpg?itok=Yj1zZgp5)
Creative Commons
A community-minded mission at Gravers Lane Gallery...
![Reineke Hollander, Father & Mother Reineke Hollander, Father & Mother](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Reineke-Hollander-Father-and-Mother-memorial-chairs.jpg?itok=YvdSA_nW)
Gimme Shelter
Julie K. Hanus spots six artists exploring the idea of shelter.
![Kate Casey, furniture Kate Casey, furniture](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Kate-Casey-furniture.jpg?itok=uSicMRb-)
How Do You Explore Craft At Home?
Readers share how they explore craft at home.
![Nora Atkinson Nora Atkinson](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Nora-Atkinson.jpg?itok=4BTUW7Pp)
In a New Light
Curator Nora Atkinson on the Renwick's grand reopening...
![Tile Makes the Room: Good Design from Heath Ceramics Tile Makes the Room: Good Design from Heath Ceramics](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/tile-makes-the-room-book-cover.jpg?itok=cn6IfuMJ)
In Good Taste
New books, including Heath Ceramics' Tile Makes the Room...
![San Juan map San Juan map](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/San-Juan-map.jpg?itok=TPnYP1_k)
Island Enclave: San Juan, Puerto Rico
In this sunny Caribbean city, traditional crafts remain a contemporary practice.
![Smith Shop serving ware Smith Shop serving ware](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/smith-shop-serving-ware.jpg?itok=sMoGlzzB)
Kitchen Craft
Tasteful handmade goods for the kitchen...
![Marvin Bjurlin and Christina Rausa Marvin Bjurlin and Christina Rausa](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Marvin-Bjurlin-Christina-Rausa.jpg?itok=tmV_NkO9)
Labor of Love
An accomplished potter and a craft show director have surrounded themselves with works by people they care about.
![Granite Calimpong, Glimmer Granite Calimpong, Glimmer](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Granite-Calimpong-glimmer.jpg?itok=tVfIFGhH)
Part of the Process
Granite Calimpong had his hands in clay – until the hot shop called his name.
![Shelley Martin, ceramics Shelley Martin, ceramics](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Shelley-Martin-ceramics.jpg?itok=RI4ZJ4YN)
Pure Form
Vitrifiedstudio's spare ceramics...
![Sophia Jung-Am Park at Society for Contemporary Craft Sophia Jung-Am Park at Society for Contemporary Craft](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Sophia-Jung-Am-Park-SCC.jpg?itok=fiFodKOZ)
Shows to See: December/January 2016
Craft exhibitions from Houston to Honolulu...
![Josh Faught, Triage Josh Faught, Triage](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Josh-Faught-Triage.jpg?itok=XuCnb3wk)
Taking Skill Down a Peg
Liz Logan interviews Elaine Cheasley Paterson and Susan Surette, the editors of Sloppy Craft.
![Bob Kramer Bob Kramer](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Bob-Kramer.jpg?itok=7JTYkAbP)
The Beauty of Use
Step by step, master knifemaker Bob Kramer found his life’s work.
![Reed Hansuld, Rocking Chair No. 1 Reed Hansuld, Rocking Chair No. 1](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Reed-Hansuld-rocking-chair-no-1.jpg?itok=XsoLUYP6)
Tried and True
Woodworker Reed Hansuld's handsome furnishings...
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Web Extras: December/January 2016
As seen in the current issue of American Craft magazine...
![Claire Van Vliet paper stock Claire Van Vliet paper stock](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/Claire-Van-Vliet-paper-stock.jpg?itok=B1UZsMWi)
Welcome Home
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