The American Craft Council has just finished its Creating a New Craft Culture, which included 'over 315 attendees from cities throughout the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, and England.'

Two questions. First, is craft an Anglo thing? Second, which New Zealander represented our half of the world?

Well, it might not be craft strictly, as an object in itself, but it is certainly a form of applied art. And it's definitely something in our South. Chilean artist Claudio Torres has developed a wonderful project in a ghetto of

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You'll notice that a new member from Guatemala has posted some images of his fashion designs. Do they exploit women? I have asked him to explain these images so we can be better judges of that. Let's wait to see what he says.

Ok, so I want to turn my craft into a full time job, but I have one big concern. What do you do about getting medical insurance/short term health/dental insurance? Is there a way to get group rates when you are on your own? Join a guild or something? I do relief carvings for things like headboards for beds, mantles,… Continue

Cheryl Adam has posted a riveting story about her recent experience on return to the Philippines. It's an extraordinary read. I think it conveys some of the intensity involved in these kinds of craft collaborations. It stands as a warning for those… Continue