Fighting ‘Fast Furniture’ Waste, One Reupholstered Sofa at a Time
Yes, professional upholsterers are still out there—reviving old armchairs, preserving a time-honored craft, and keeping many tons of furniture out of landfills every year.
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 4
Will our elected leaders ever fight for economic equality?
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 3
Could employers in the U.S. afford to pay liveable wages?
Woodworking vs. Perfection
Wood entices us with its natural beauty, usefulness, and endless variety. Yet, perhaps more than any other raw material, it defies the artisan’s Sisyphean quest for perfection.
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 2
How did the wealth inequality that now plagues the U.S. get so bad?
Making Noise: The Endangered Craft of Foley Sound
Using everything from cornstarch to coconut shells, Foley artists have been creating the invisible landscapes of cinema since the “talkies” were first invented.
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 1
Strip-mining human labor isn’t sustainable. The values of craftsmanship have much to teach us about ensuring fair wages and a more equitable tax system, and creating an economy that’s built to last.
Rediscovering the Craft of Slow Writing
A pen, a notebook, a vintage typewriter, some art supplies: A writer’s quest to reclaim her love of the craft opens up a new creative chapter (so to speak).
Calligraphy’s Hurdles
Picking up a longtime hobby, our publisher tries out some new calligraphy tools and techniques, only to find that mastering graceful script is harder—and messier—than it may appear.
