In the art world, craft occupies a lower cultural status than art. Certain folks sneer at the category as parochial, lacking in concept, or as is an insult within these circles, purely “decorative.” ...
Few things are as fun as getting together with others and making something from scratch. Whether it’s painting, candle-making, or creating DIY gifts, arts and crafts have a way of turning simple ...
Close-up of a potter's hands as they shape a Yixing teapot in a factory, Yixing, Jiangsu province, China, circa 1990. (Photo by Forrest Anderson/Getty Images) Could your hobby of creating art or ...
Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds at the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts, happening Saturday, March ...
The arts and crafts industry has grown significantly in recent years, driven by a resurgence of interest in handmade, unique, and personalized products. As more consumers seek alternatives to ...
Corrine Julius grapples with a world dominated by mass production, digital life, AI and explains why the unique and the tangible is spearheading a renaissance.
The Garden of Craftsmanship and Design in Sèvres is taking part in this year's JEMA event. On April 11 and 12, 2026, visitors can enjoy a wide range of free activities and demonstrations.
Which arts and crafts supplies are best? Kids and adults alike can find joy and a sense of accomplishment in arts and crafts, whether their chosen pursuit is scrapbooking, paper crafts, pottery, ...
Installation view, "Radical Craft: Arts Education at Hull-House, 1889-1935," Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Credit: Sarah Larson Situated on the University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) campus, Jane ...
The ceremonial lighting of the lamp, a mainstay at all events in the city, did not involve oil or wick here. A brass lamp had already been sketched onto a large canvas placed at the entrance. Instead ...