The New York Times – Travel:
Pottery workshops like those at the Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts in Maine are filling up with people who want to connect with others instead of screens.
Category: Handicrafts
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For Freeman Vines, Guitar Making Is a Way of Life
The New York Times – Music:
“To somebody else, it’s just some wood glued together,” Freeman Vines, 80, said. “To me, it’s something else.”
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‘Translators’ Help Romilly Saumarez Smith to Keep Creating Jewelry
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When Romilly Saumarez Smith lost her fine motor skills, she despaired. But then she remembered that even Michelangelo worked with collaborators.
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They Sell Seashells (With Gems) From the Seashore
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Designers from Glenn Spiro to Silvia Furmanovich are turning shells into fine jewelry.
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A British Fabric Collection That Feels Straight Out of ‘Bridgerton’
The New York Times – Travel:
Plus: a hotel in Portugal that highlights regional artisans, objects from an architectural duo and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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Harnessing Earth and Fire to Create Natural Vessels
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Mitch Iburg, a ceramic artist, goes to great lengths to ensure that his pieces are easier on the environment.
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Geraldine and Irene Neuwirth Are Still Learning From Each Other’s Craft
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The painter and her daughter, a jewelry designer, have always shared a creative nature. But their philosophies differ when it comes to criticism and outside influence.
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A Fashion Designer and a Writer on Unlikely Allegiances
The New York Times – T Magazine:
In reading Raven Leilani’s novel, Ulla Johnson recognized a commonality in their respective crafts. Leilani did, too.
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Knitters Say Stitching Helps Them Follow the Thread in Meetings
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
An official in Wales was called out for knitting in a virtual meeting, setting off an debate over etiquette. Experts say the fine-motor movement activates the parts of the brain used for focus.