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Second International Braiding Conference
A conference on braids from around the world is being held August 19-25 in Manchester, England. Braids 2012 is organized by the Braid Society, an organization that also hosts study days, workshops and visits of interest. They publish a quarterly newsletter, and an annual journal, Strands. Reading the 20-page conference program, I see enough time…
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) beadwork blog
I recently found a blog about historic Haudenosaunee and Wabanaki beadwork, featuring the beadwork made for the tourist trade by the Niagara Falls area tribes in the 1800s. Historic Iroquois and Wabanaki Beadwork is written by Gerry Biron, and includes many examples of beadwork. I always enjoy seeing these pieces on display in museums —…
New Craft in America episode – with Joyce Scott! – on May 24th
Here’s what my PBS affiliate description reads: “This episode of “Craft in America” looks at the ways many craft artists go beyond skill to personal and political expression. They use craft to tell a story, prove a point or bring attention to contemporary issues. Often their work is passionate and provocative. Artists featured include Wisconsin…
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen and the American Craft Council
I recently attended the American Craft Council open house, hosted in the ACC Library. There were more than 100 in attendance in the beautiful space in the historic Grain Belt Brewery, in a vibrant arts area of Minneapolis. The ACC recently moved here for our strong craft community, and as a cost savings from their…
American Craft Council members open house
In the Twin Cities and a member of American Craft Council and want to see the library? There’s an open house next Thursday, December 9th from 6-8pm at their new home in the Grain Belt Brewery. The postcard I have reads “Learn about the great resources of the American Craft Council Library, hear from our…