“How to Make a Good Day”: Scott and Ene Constable on Crafting a Meaningful Life
For the team behind Wowhaus Studio, great public art isn’t just about design; it’s about creating purpose, meaning, and joy. They apply this philosophy in their daily lives, too—and so can you.
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: We the People
What does equality in America really mean?
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 3: Can America Afford to Pay Livable Wages?
“No business which depends for existence on paying less than living wages to its workers has any right to continue in this country.” -President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933
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 Inequality Get So Bad?
From 2018 to 2022, a number of U.S. corporations paid as little as 5 percent in taxes, and a stunning 23 firms paid no tax at all.
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 1: The Challenge
The current race to strip-mine human labor isn’t sustainable. How could craftsmanship’s values—of integrity, responsibility, and durability—open a pathway to 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.
