A Dutch archaeologist finds artisans and thought leaders who are redefining craft, skill and, ultimately, the real meaning of a knowledge economy.
The Future Is Handmade
- 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....
Craftsmanship Org - Learn more about making "farm-to-closet" clothing a reality at @Fibershed's free Symposium Marketplace, this Saturday in Pt. Reyes Station! #2019WoolSymposium https://t.co/JmUlTNT6wg
Craftsmanship Org - 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/sKmp2eeym3 https://t.co/kr4cQJZIV7
Craftsmanship Org - Coming up Nov. 7: Maikel Kuijpers - Why Skill Matters: From Bronze Age Metalworking to the Future of Crafts (at Columbia University)
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https://t.co/vzh1Fzo9Lw - 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...
Craftsmanship Org - 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...
Craftsmanship Org - 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...
Craftsmanship Org - 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
Craftsmanship Org - The @craftcouncil 's nat'l conference explored the opportunities, and many challenges, in today's world of art and craft. @ToddOpp captured the highlights in "The Democratization of Craft" https://t.co/N3ADjYdx33
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@tylerceramics @AGhettoPotter https://t.co/HyPNemgvV7 - Bye-bye, fast fashion? Organizations like @Fibershed are educating both companies and consumers about more sustainable textile choices. Will it be enough to change the system? https://t.co/26lrvRfICk Written by @DaniBurlison, images by @paigegreenphoto
Craftsmanship Org - In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories that feature indigenous arts and crafts — like this one about the International Folk Art Market @ifamsantafe, written by RoseMary Diaz and photographed by Kitty Leaken. https://t.co/rD5nQ3MO3k...
Craftsmanship Org - In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories that highlight indigenous cultures — like this one, which takes place in a small village in Mexico's Michoacan state. Also available as an audio story — free...
Craftsmanship Org - Bye-bye, fast fashion? Today on the blog we present: "Sustainable Fashion, Hands-On Education: a @Fibershed Gala", written by @DaniBurlison with images by @paigegreenphoto. We hope you'll find it as interesting and thought-provoking as we did! https://t.co/26lrvRfICk https://t.co/9cUYutWftK
Craftsmanship Org - In case you missed it, @TheWeek republished our article on the master guitar makers of Paracho, Mexico, written by @LauraFraserSF. https://t.co/9IVlvDO1cq
Craftsmanship Org - Today we present an homage to the Whitehall, a classic wooden rowboat whose design might date from the 1500s, and is still being rowed on the SF Bay @DolphinClubSF. This lovely short film by @weekendmobile premiered at @oceanfilmfest. Article by...
Craftsmanship Org - Every Friday, we release a new feature, blog, podcast, or short film. Whether it's a profile of a master artisan or a think-piece about craft & culture, all our content is free. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing (like...
Craftsmanship Org - Tonight! Our fiscal sponsor @IndyArtsSF is hosting a free affiliate mixer: come with any questions you may have about finding grants, the application process, grant writing, or anything else that comes up! See you there?? Full event details on Facebook:...
Craftsmanship Org - In Cody, Wyoming, a little nonprofit and its guild of master artisans are working to preserve traditional Western crafts. Our new story focuses on a few of the guild's Western saddle makers, and the economics of mentoring & training the...
Craftsmanship Org - Congrats to Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary @JaipurRugs, whose work we profiled in "India's Rug Saint". He is a finalist for the prestigious Social Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY) India 2019 award, sponsored by @schwabfound, @wef and @BhartiaJubilant. https://t.co/M8p2SmocIq
Craftsmanship Org - Who's excited for the annual @Fibershed Gala at Petaluma's gorgeous Chileno Valley Ranch this Saturday? So many wonderful artisans, growers, and makers in one place... see you there?? https://t.co/b2HJfG69Vr https://t.co/UlGpG6zyjD
Craftsmanship Org - Interesting piece on @medium about the historical displacement of workers by technology, and what we can learn from mistakes made in the past. For more on this topic, see our "Future of Work" series: https://t.co/8tPonp4mOo.
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