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Measuring by Eye
Gary Rogowski—woodworker, furniture-maker, author, and craftsman—muses on a skill of the trade that can take a lifetime to master.
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"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…
Sep 12
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Looking for an AI-Proof Career? The Trades are a Smart Choice.
While AI proceeds to decimate career paths, take heart: Not all jobs are at risk. Educators, and many others, are seeing the hands-on trades as skilled…
Sep 5
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The Fragility of India’s Artisan Communities
India’s communities of specialized artisans—who are often the knowledge-keepers of their centuries-old craft traditions—face an uncertain future.
Aug 29
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Alissa Allen's Mycopigments Create a ‘Palette of Place’
A Pacific Northwest textile artist and naturalist uncovers nature’s hidden hues, creating stunning natural dyes from fungi and lichens foraged near her…
Aug 22
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Black Artists Are Reshaping How We Think About American Ceramics
Contemporary ceramicists are continuing a long legacy of Black Americans working in clay. As they find new ways to tell their stories, the art world is…
Aug 15
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Reviving the Craft of Plant-Based Photo Developing
For Beatrice Thornton, an artist, photographer, and archivist based in Oakland, CA, nature is more than a muse: It's also the source of the sustainable…
Aug 11
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"Tear Out Your Lawn," with Dr. Doug Tallamy
An entomologist asks you to adopt a bug's eye view of your own backyard—and then tear out your lawn.
Aug 1
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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…
Jul 25
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