Nature and Color Inspire Amanda Anderson’s Mosaic Art
Mosaic artist Amanda Anderson is inspired by nature and wildlife, but it is color that drives her work.
Design and Culture Meet in Makwa Studio’s Knitwear
Maggie Thompson of Makwa Studio uses her knitwear to start conversations about Native-made fashion. Her 2020 business goals are her most ambitious yet.
Polymer Clay: The Chameleon of the Craft World
Polymer clay is an art material that’s relatively easy and inexpensive to get into. Often overlooked as being a material meant for children, polymer artists have struggled to be taken seriously in the art and craft world.
Upcycling Artisans Create Beauty from Discards
From records to skateboards, glass bottles to guitar strings, here’s a look at a handful of upcycling artisans who see function and beauty in recycled discards.
How AQS Mishandled the Online Fallout After Pulling Kathy Nida’s Quilts
Kathy Nida’s quilts were censored, but there’s another story here about how companies respond to critical feedback online.
Podcast Episode #56: Geninne Zlatkis
On today’s episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about art and illustration with my guest, Geninne Zlatkis. Geninne is an artist living in Santa Fe, New Mexico […]