Craftsmanship Quarterly: Latest Stories
Winter 2023 - The New Stone Age
Venice and the High Art of the Mask
Many cultures have enjoyed the playful freedom that one feels after donning a mask. But no place has taken it to greater extremes, both elegant and diabolical, than Venice. A tour of the world of Venetian masks, and the annual Carnival mega-party they have inspired.
Story by ERLA ZWINGLE
Photography by RICCARDO ROITER RIGONI and ERLA ZWINGLE
New Field Notes
Intentional Inhalations: Why Natural, Handmade Incense Stands Apart
Incense has been around for millennia, and is relatively simple to make. It can be purchased at any gift shop…
Written by JEFF GREENWALD
Chef Nephi Craig: Decolonizing Recovery through Native Foodways
Chef Nephi Craig leveraged his twin passions for cooking and Native American Food Sovereignty to heal himself from substance abuse…
Written by CARRIE A. BACK & THE EDITORS OF CRAFTSMANSHIP QUARTERLY
Shrine and the Art of Resilience
Pandemic, political strife, poverty, war. In times of extreme upheaval—global or personal—can the act of art-making ease suffering and strengthen…
Written by MELINDA MISURACA
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Videos
Watch “The Ancient Mangle of Santarcangelo di Romagna”
In a tiny town on Italy’s Northeastern coast, the Marchi family printworks may be the world’s last shop to produce…
By LUISA GROSSO
Watch: “Miners ‘drop the ceiling’ in Marble, Colorado”
By The Craftsmanship Initiative
Watch “Painting for Eternity”
For anyone who appreciates the intricately decorated walls and ceilings found in many Old World houses of worship, some of…
By The Craftsmanship Initiative
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Podcasts
Listen to “From bicycles to “pedal steel” guitars: One maker’s quirky frontiers”
Ross Shafer made his mark creating a popular brand of mountain bikes, called Salsa, and a line of small but…
Written by OWEN EDWARDS Narrated by MITCH GREENBERG
Listen to “The Rise and Fall of Toy Theatre”
In 19th century England, miniature theatrical productions were all the rage. And they weren’t just for kids — children and…
Written by Garrett Epps Narrated by Göran Norquist
Listen to “Spoonism”
“How I stumbled upon the world’s most perfect eating utensil:” Owen Edwards pays homage to the humble, essential spoon, particularly…
Written by Owen Edwards Narrated by Chris Egusa
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