“Baby Gigi,” another outrageously funny routine by Michael Montenegro
Innovative puppeteer Michael Montenegro cracks up an audience with his rendition of a cantankerous three year-old.
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June 16, 2017
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Don't forget to join @TheCrucible for their craft show, GIFTY, in Oakland this weekend! Find handmade gifts for the holidays, carefully crafted by local artists, makers, and Crucible faculty. Event Info: https://t.co/ny15xY7L0Qhttps://t.co/mUFLd9COY5
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And that's a wrap! Our Fall issue is now complete, with two in-depth features and four blog articles that explore the intersection of craft, community, and local economies from different viewpoints. It's all available online for free (and ad-free): https://t.co/3wawuaWiIb...
Our partners at @craftcouncil are having their annual Craft Bash! This is a free festive event at Parallel Café + Events in Minneapolis where you can browse the work of more than 70 Minnesota makers and pick out gifts packed...
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In 2019, we published 15 new features, 10 new mini-documentaries, and 9 new audio stories. Each one represents a unique vision of craftsmanship. On @GivingTuesday, please consider a donation to help fund this work, which is free for all to...
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Our podcast series was launched in partnership with San Francisco’s (A.C.T.) and several of its MFA students — whom we both mentored and paid for their work. On @GivingTuesday, please consider a donation to help fund this important work. https://t.co/kcfLtrYTqZ...
Looking for for the perfect, handcrafted gift — or maybe a workshop, or some other unique experience to give to your favorite unique people? Find handmade, sustainable gift choices that support makers and build local economies in our new 2019...
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We've covered sustainable fashion and fibers from a few different angles here at Craftsmanship. Here, @wapo Fashion critic @RobinGivhan asks what sustainable fashion actually means: https://t.co/0sejU2CWkA
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As #honeybee populations decline in the US, Greece continues to produce some of the world’s finest honey. What’s the secret? And why can’t wealthier nations keep up? @robwaters001 traveled to some far-flung locations to find out for our latest feature:...
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Many people fall in love with bonsai trees, but how many would bet more than $400k on them? Oregon'sl @bonsai_mirai did just that, literally betting the farm that he could create a uniquely American form of this ancient Japanese art....
As overseas manufacturing costs continue to rise, some U.S. industries are bringing their businesses back home. CQ's publisher @ToddOp discusses the reshoring movement with @harrymoser in, "How Does America Reshore Skills that Have Disappeared?" https://t.co/sKmp2eeym3https://t.co/kr4cQJZIV7
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Coming up Nov. 7: Maikel Kuijpers - Why Skill Matters: From Bronze Age Metalworking to the Future of Crafts (at Columbia University) https://t.co/vzh1Fzo9Lw
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In honor of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), this week's blog post takes us to Mexico City for a glimpse into the making and presentation of a beloved local craft: alebrijes. Leigh Thelmadatter brings us the story...
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Most of us are familiar with Scotland's famous Great Highland bagpipes, but did you know that Ireland also has a long tradition of musical pipe-making? Our new feature on Ireland's uilleann pipes (and pipe-makers) is one to sit down and...
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Q: Playing which musical instrument is often compared to hugging an octopus? Recognized by @UNESCO for its role in Irish cultural traditions, the Uilleann pipes are notoriously difficult to play — and to make. Catch a glimpse now; new story...
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Great story: BC man offers to row Greta to Victoria in his zero-emission Whitehall rowboat: https://t.co/ua8MRyQE8l. What's a Whitehall? Our latest mini-doc explains: https://t.co/fMS4xsF4KN