Stories

21 Craft Happenings in 2021

Exhibitions, events, resources, and more to look forward to.
Gifting Handmade

If there was ever a moment to step up and support craftspeople and artists, it is now.

Maker Spotlight: Ian Petrie

Drawing, screen printing, and surprise are essential to this ceramist’s novel design.
Remembering: Jack Lenor Larsen

A textile innovator and tremendous influence on the American Craft Council and the studio craft movement in general, Jack Lenor Larsen died on December 22, 2020, at the age of 93.
The Queue: Nneka Jones

Discover what individuals from our craft community are into right now.
Community of Makers: Crafting the Future

A collective of artists provides equitable opportunities in craft – and schools are matching its scholarships.
The Queue: Dyani White Hawk

Discover what individuals from our craft community are into right now.
Wrapture

Wrapping things – and not just gifts – creates mystery, adds beauty, and honors relationships. For some, it’s a supreme craft.
Maker x Maker with Linda Celestian

Artists from our community introduce you to the makers they adore.
The Gifts in Making: Béatrice Coron

Three American artists explain what the notion of the gift means to them, how it shapes their work, and what memorable gifts they’ve received.
The Queue: Alicia Goodwin

Discover what individuals from our craft community are into right now.
The Gifts in Making: Sang Joon Park

Three American artists explain what the notion of the gift means to them, how it shapes their work, and what memorable gifts they’ve received.
The Gifts in Making: Dyani White Hawk

Three American artists explain what the notion of the gift means to them, how it shapes their work, and what memorable gifts they’ve received.
Maker Spotlight: Nneka Jones

Through embroidered portraits and unconventional materials, an artist gives voice to injustice.