A Dutch archaeologist finds artisans and thought leaders who are redefining craft, skill and, ultimately, the real meaning of a knowledge economy.
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- With #recession on the horizon, what's in the future for workers — and craftspeople? Co-authors @ktsharp2 and @mollykinder of @NewAmerica highlight the dramatic shifts in U.S. work culture in "The Looming Recession's Workforce Dilemma" https://t.co/8kcA53Wooy #USeconomy
Craftsmanship Org - (Hand)Made in the USA: Nice little roundup here about traditional crafts that are making a comeback in the South. Our Fall issue, which launches this Friday, will further explore the relationship between craft, culture, and local economies. Stay tuned! https://t.co/cM5DisOboP
Craftsmanship Org - It's a wrap! Our Summer issue is now complete, with six fascinating tales of remarkable "Artisans of the World." Take a look at some of these stories before they retire into our Archives: https://t.co/PezNFm0NIe https://t.co/ofONFiduDg
Craftsmanship Org - Just a reminder that @TheCrucible is hosting their annual Open House in Oakland this Saturday, Sept. 7 — always fun to see what they're up to, NTM a great time! https://t.co/blGg2ZRbqd
Craftsmanship Org - "Fountain pens are coming out of the closet", says the @sfchronicle in this fun review of the Int'l Pen Show — but we already knew that from one of our most popular stories, "The Perfect Pen."
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https://t.co/8FKVYICVeU - Exciting news! You can now stream our audio stories directly through @Spotify @RadioPublic @pocketcasts @GooglePodcasts and Breaker, with more coming soon! If you're not sure where to start, try "The Jewelry Archaeologist", written by @amaindesign :
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https://t.co/xyY34kiLBf - What is the ultimate "slow food"? It might just be the perfect French souffle. New short film by Pheobe Rubin profiles Chef Jacqueline Margulis and her namesake cafe in San Francisco, where she has been perfecting the art of souffle...
Craftsmanship Org - Coming this Friday: A new short film! Meet legendary French chef Jacqueline Margulis, the woman behind the only restaurant in the U.S. dedicated solely to the art of the soufflé. https://t.co/p3tGU6lqb7 https://t.co/N4V3h1UClu
Craftsmanship Org - Is There Room For Craftsmanship In The Modern World? https://t.co/2yXghh0ZWA Founder @ToddOp discusses the state of craftsmanship in the Bay Area today on @KALW
Craftsmanship Org - Hot & thirsty? As a heat wave envelops Northern California, it seems like a great time to immerse ourselves in a new audio story about the world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage. #Craftbeer , anyone? https://t.co/ENKJylvez8 https://t.co/rcQosyrOBj
Craftsmanship Org - Our Summer issue is going strong, with several new features, podcasts, and short films around the theme of "Artisans of the World." We publish something fresh every Friday — subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you don't miss a thing!...
Craftsmanship Org - Can Patzcuaro and surrounding Colonial craft towns survive in modern Mexico? Story by @LauraFraserSF, photos by @JanetJarman https://t.co/1V2aWuwW7b https://t.co/ISz2fymj0B
Craftsmanship Org - Folk art is an important part of world culture, with some traditions dating to prehistoric times. Where is folk art going, and how can it be sustained in the modern world? Our new blog goes behind the scenes of the...
Craftsmanship Org - Where is folk art going, and how can it be sustained? Peek behind the scenes at #IFAM 2019: https://t.co/avhtUh2jCD
Craftsmanship Org - All night, every night, from a bell tower high above the city, a lone figure calls out the hour, upholding a six-century tradition. Who is the Watchman of Lausanne? Find out in our latest free #podcast: https://t.co/oME8hI72nO #podcastfriday #culture #tradition...
Craftsmanship Org - The little town of #Paracho, Mexico, rocketed to worldwide fame after the hit movie “Coco”. Meet some of Paracho’s real-life master #guitar makers in our latest feature, written by @LauraFraserSF — and don’t miss the video: https://t.co/ZNscn2ad4z #handmade #customguitars #mexico...
Craftsmanship Org - Put a little #rootsmusic in your Sunday courtesy star artisan @snowdenguitars aka “The Cigar Box Guitar Maker.” Since we last caught up, Mike has released an album, started a new band, and is building a new line of solid-body guitars:...
Craftsmanship Org - Who is India's "Rug Saint"? The man behind Jaipur Rugs built a runaway success by empowering weavers and creating a sustainable apprenticeship program for some of India's poorest artisans. #fairtrade #sustainabletextiles #howitsmadematters
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https://t.co/lot7Y5tkEt https://t.co/H8d51B3sWQ - "Slow & Gentle" arts #festival this week in Santarcangelo di Romagna, #Italy, home to the antique #rust-printing workshop @StamperiaMarchi and the subject of our new short film: their 17th-century mangle. #handmade #independentfilm #tradition #documentary https://t.co/SLV0g4I1pd
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