Craftsmanship Quarterly: Latest Stories
Fall 2020 - The Magic of Wood
In Praise of The Makers
In his new book "Material: Making and the Art of Transformation", master furniture maker and designer Nick Kary explores the roots of craft, through stories of makers and their essential materials.
By WILLIAM BRYANT LOGAN
A review of “Material: Making and the Art of Transformation,” by Nick Kary
(Chelsea Green Publishing, 2020)
Featured Videos
Whitehall: An Homage to a Classic Rowboat
The Whitehalls, classic wooden rowboats designed centuries ago as working crafts, are still alive on the San Francisco Bay.
By Wendy Schuss
The Violins of Cremona
Since the 16th century, Cremona’s luthiers—including Stradivari himself—have been using a particularly resonant wood from Paneveggio, known as Italy’s “violin…
By Craftsmanship Quarterly
Master of The Chair
In this short video, we watch Boggs use (and discuss) his wood rail bender, which does the work that normally…
By Craftsmanship Quarterly
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Blog
Can Japan’s Akiya Movement Rebuild Rural Communities?
While rural Japan may not be the first place one envisions as a production site for medieval and Renaissance-era instruments…
Story by KIMBERLY HUGHES
Photography by SOLVEIG BOERGEN
A Traditional Balinese Craft Rediscovers Its Roots — in Leaves
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to visit Bali, Indonesia, you might have fond memories of white-sand beaches, ornate temples,…
Photo Essay by AMIT JANCO
Mending: An Ancient Craft for Modern Times
Mending was trending long before the Covid-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place orders changed the way we go about our days. A…
By RUTH TERRY
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Podcasts
The Cigar Box Guitar Maker
When a promising rock musician tired of the road and the pressure, he gave up music and got a job…
Written by Nancy LeBrun
Narrated by Nancy LeBrun
The Healing Power of “Bello”
On the Northeastern coast of Italy, an unusual drug treatment center uses craftsmanship — and the strength of community —…
Written by Laura Fraser
Narrated by Avanthika Srinivasan
The Power of the Scribe
Spiritual faith has long been shaped by the lettering on a religion’s sacred texts. This is particularly the case with…
Written by Bryce T. Bauer
Narrated by Mitchell Greenberg
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