Many craft artists go beyond skill to personal and political expression. They use craft to tell a story, prove a point, experiment, or bring attention to contemporary issues. MESSAGES features santero Charles M. Carrillo, glass artist Beth Lipman, jeweler and... MORE »
Made to Play: A Retrospective of Wood by Pamela Weir-Quiton October 13 – December 1, 2018 With more than fifty years of woodworking under her tool belt, Craft in America Center is pleased to present a retrospective of functional... MORE »
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jennifer Vollbrecht was a 19-year-old helicopter crew chief and door gunner in Iraq and is one of the few and proud women to wear the Combat Insignia. Her story is part of the Paper Dolls... MORE »
Saturday, November 10 1 – 4 pm Guided tour at 1:30pm Please note that this event takes place at the studio of Pamela Weir-Quiton at 5115 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 Craft in America is pleased to present... MORE »
We are always so thrilled when other organizations promote the handmade, and our friends at Art Jewelry Forum (AJF) are doing just that. Founded in 1997, Art Jewelry Forum has consistently promoted art jewelry–that is jewelry that also functions... MORE »
For renowned composer/musician Tony Ellis (Circleville, OH) who comes out of Bluegrass and Old Time music, a Stelling banjo is his choice. Named a “Pioneer of Bluegrass Music” by the International Bluegrass Music Museum, his experimental compositions have paired... MORE »
Discussion: Keeping Pottery Traditions Alive Saturday, February 22, 2014 Potters Jeff Oestreich and Gail Kendall visited the Craft in America Center to discuss the “Passing It On” exhibition and talk about Bernard Leach and his influence. Images courtesy of... MORE »
From American Indians to Paul Revere to today, metalworkers hold a special place in our history, developing designs and objects that have stood the test of time. It’s a craft that’s not just artistry, but science as well.
Some hands create to record a place and time; others are more intimate gestures about personal histories. In any case our Nation’s collective memory can become tangible when we examine objects created by the hand. This educational guide helps... MORE »
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