October/November 2018
October/November 2018
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The October/November issue of American Craft magazine celebrates the recipients of the 2018 American Craft Council Awards.
Inside, you'll find in-depth profiles of the honorees, a deep survey of what "craft" means, thoughts from new leaders in the craft field, a look inside the home and life of ACC Fellow Garry Knox Bennett and his wife Sylvia, the enchanting craft scene in Santa Fe, and so much more.
Find it on newsstands now, online starting October 1, or in your mailbox as an American Craft Council membership benefit.
Feature Articles
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![Dictionary definition of craft Dictionary definition of craft](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-09/Dictionary-definition-of-craft.jpg?itok=cOPB-E6M)
"Craft" by Any Other Name
Defining craft is treacherous. What do you think it means?
![Wendell Castle, Arm in Arm Wendell Castle, Arm in Arm](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Wendell-Castle-Arm-in-Arm.jpg?itok=Avp174hq)
Balancing Act
Wendell Castle's Arm in Arm.
![Woell video stills Woell video stills](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Woell-video.jpg?itok=mkZK8WeQ)
Breaking Ground
Read reviews of J. Fred Woell: An American Vision, Cræft, and Radical Matter.
![Myra Mimlitsch-Gray Magnification: Engraving Myra Mimlitsch-Gray Magnification: Engraving](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Myra-Mimlitsch-Gray-Magnification-Engraving.jpg?itok=DVXJY1eb)
Can't Stop, Won't Stop
Recent works by past ACC Fellows show they’re not resting on their laurels.
![Museum Hill Front Museum Hill Front](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Museum-Hill-Front.jpg?itok=2l8-QYNt)
Cultural Crossroads
A blend of cultures and traditions old and new make Santa Fe an enchanting craft destination.
![Ahrong Kim I AM Not Angry Ahrong Kim I AM Not Angry](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Ahrong-Kim-I-AM-Not-Angry.jpg?itok=q1sGcfPx)
Heartbreak and Hope
Ahrong Kim’s ceramic sculptures reflect her experience as an immigrant.
![Lopez and Duenas Knot lamp Lopez and Duenas Knot lamp](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Lopez-and-Duenas-Knot-lamp.jpg?itok=lkuzky29)
La Loupe Design
La Loupe Design’s stylish lighting.
![Fatimah Hussein and Jamie Glover Fatimah Hussein and Jamie Glover](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Fatimah-Hussein-and-Jamie-Glover.jpg?itok=anC6muD9)
Let’s Play
Asiya sports hijabs help make athletics accessible to Muslim women.
![Garry Knox Bennett and Sylvia Bennett Garry Knox Bennett and Sylvia Bennett](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Garry-Knox-Bennett-and-Sylvia-Bennett.jpg?itok=_M8mewUW)
Relationship Goals
With equal parts hard work and humor, Sylvia and Garry Knox Bennett have made a marriage, and a life, built to last.
![Emil Milan Spoons And Bowl Emil Milan Spoons And Bowl](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Emil-Milan-Spoons-And-Bowl.jpg?itok=SJaUG9DP)
Resurrecting a Legacy
Shedding light on an overlooked master helped woodworker Craig Edelbrock tap into his own creativity.
![Sara Thompson Golden Spiral Vessels Sara Thompson Golden Spiral Vessels](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Sara-Thompson-Golden-Spiral-Vessels.jpg?itok=raZKZ0mU)
Sara Thompson
Sara Thompson’s silver vessels.
![Kim Lilot watch Kim Lilot watch](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Kim-Lilot-watch.jpg?itok=5--umT4H)
Shows to See: October / November 2018
Exhibitions that showcase Native American artists.
![Holland Houdek work 1 Holland Houdek work 1](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Holland-Houdek-work-1.jpg?itok=arl-tnCC)
The Burke Prize
Learn about the Museum of Arts and Design's new $50,000 prize.
![Craft leaders Craft leaders](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/new-guard.png?itok=UD6yk1Uh)
View from the Top
Innovation and new audiences are among new craft leaders’ big priorities.
![Jayna Zweiman Welcome Blankets Jayna Zweiman Welcome Blankets](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Jayna-Zweiman-Welcome-Blankets.jpg?itok=rhLtiqbp)
With Open Arms
A new project by the pussyhat co-creator seeks to make immigrants feel at home.
![Machine in Hand, Eclipse tea towels Machine in Hand, Eclipse tea towels](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large_5_4/public/2018-10/Machine-in-Hand-Eclipse-tea-towels.jpg?itok=3kgyh7SR)
Work and Whimsy
Goods to help get the job done – or just have fun.