For the Record: Craft Archives as Creative Infrastructure
A research-forward talk on how craft archives can function as creative infrastructure, linking collections, documentation, and contemporary making. Expect practical insights for artists and organizers in a museum gallery setting focused on preserving and activating craft history.
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Virtual talks and presentations from the 2025 Craft Archive Fellows, sharing behind the scenes research and discoveries from craft archives. Expect deep dives into craft history, archival methods, and the stories objects and documents reveal.
Virtual talks and presentations from the 2025 Craft Archive Fellows, sharing behind the scenes research and discoveries from craft archives. Expect deep dives into craft history, archival methods, and the stories objects and documents reveal.
Virtual talks and presentations from the 2025 Craft Archive Fellows, sharing behind the scenes research and discoveries from craft archives. Expect deep dives into craft history, archival methods, and the stories objects and documents reveal.
Virtual panel spotlighting Craft Archive Fellows’ newly published Hyperallergic research, from Korean hanji papermaking to natural dye pigments linked to George Washington Carver and other formerly enslaved makers. Expect deep dives into Gullah Geechee fannuh basketry, Sankofa ironwork, and Mexican migrant craft histories.
Virtual panel spotlighting Craft Archive Fellows’ newly published Hyperallergic research, from Korean hanji papermaking to natural dye pigments linked to George Washington Carver and other formerly enslaved makers. Expect deep dives into Gullah Geechee fannuh basketry, Sankofa ironwork, and Mexican migrant craft histories.
Virtual panel spotlighting Craft Archive Fellows’ newly published Hyperallergic research, from Korean hanji papermaking to natural dye pigments linked to George Washington Carver and other formerly enslaved makers. Expect deep dives into Gullah Geechee fannuh basketry, Sankofa ironwork, and Mexican migrant craft histories.
An evening artist talk with Maggie Thompson at the Center for Craft, pairing slide-driven storytelling with close-up discussion of process, materials, and contemporary craft ideas. Expect an informal Q and A and a conversation-forward gallery setting.
An evening artist talk with Maggie Thompson at the Center for Craft, pairing slide-driven storytelling with close-up discussion of process, materials, and contemporary craft ideas. Expect an informal Q and A and a conversation-forward gallery setting.
An evening artist talk with Maggie Thompson at the Center for Craft, pairing slide-driven storytelling with close-up discussion of process, materials, and contemporary craft ideas. Expect an informal Q and A and a conversation-forward gallery setting.
Hands-on logistics training for planning, budgeting, and producing creative workshops, from timelines and supplies to run of show and participant flow. Expect practical templates, real-world scenarios, and peer discussion geared toward makers and teaching artists.
Hands-on logistics training for planning, budgeting, and producing creative workshops, from timelines and supplies to run of show and participant flow. Expect practical templates, real-world scenarios, and peer discussion geared toward makers and teaching artists.
Hands-on logistics training for planning, budgeting, and producing creative workshops, from timelines and supplies to run of show and participant flow. Expect practical templates, real-world scenarios, and peer discussion geared toward makers and teaching artists.
Art history talk exploring Georgia O’Keeffe through an architectural lens, tracing how built forms and structural lines shaped her compositions. A focused afternoon lecture in a center-for-the-arts setting for curious learners and art lovers.
Art history talk exploring Georgia O’Keeffe through an architectural lens, tracing how built forms and structural lines shaped her compositions. A focused afternoon lecture in a center-for-the-arts setting for curious learners and art lovers.
Art history talk exploring Georgia O’Keeffe through an architectural lens, tracing how built forms and structural lines shaped her compositions. A focused afternoon lecture in a center-for-the-arts setting for curious learners and art lovers.
Art history talk unpacking Marcel Duchamp’s role at MoMA in New York, tracing key works and ideas that reshaped modern art. Expect a slide driven lecture with discussion in a gallery style community arts setting.
Art history talk unpacking Marcel Duchamp’s role at MoMA in New York, tracing key works and ideas that reshaped modern art. Expect a slide driven lecture with discussion in a gallery style community arts setting.
Art history talk unpacking Marcel Duchamp’s role at MoMA in New York, tracing key works and ideas that reshaped modern art. Expect a slide driven lecture with discussion in a gallery style community arts setting.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
A four-week guided creative practice series centered on staying grounded and connected in modern life through structured prompts, reflection, and supportive discussion. Designed for steady habit-building and gentle accountability in an intimate studio setting.
A four-week guided creative practice series centered on staying grounded and connected in modern life through structured prompts, reflection, and supportive discussion. Designed for steady habit-building and gentle accountability in an intimate studio setting.
A four-week guided creative practice series centered on staying grounded and connected in modern life through structured prompts, reflection, and supportive discussion. Designed for steady habit-building and gentle accountability in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on porcelain exploration centered on pouring vessels, focusing on balanced form, ergonomic function, and expressive gesture. Instruction covers refining lips and spouts, pulling handles, and finishing details for clean, intentional pours.
Hands-on porcelain exploration centered on pouring vessels, focusing on balanced form, ergonomic function, and expressive gesture. Instruction covers refining lips and spouts, pulling handles, and finishing details for clean, intentional pours.
Hands-on porcelain exploration centered on pouring vessels, focusing on balanced form, ergonomic function, and expressive gesture. Instruction covers refining lips and spouts, pulling handles, and finishing details for clean, intentional pours.
Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.
Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.
Hands-on poetry writing practice in a calm, intimate studio setting, mixing prompts, gentle critique, and craft discussion. A weekly creative circle geared toward building voice, revision skills, and supportive community.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.
Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.
Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.
Hands-on gel plate printmaking session focused on next-step techniques like layered pulls, texture building, and cleaner transfers. Experiment with acrylics, stencils, and found materials to create bold mixed media monoprints in a studio setting.
Hands-on gel plate printmaking session focused on next-step techniques like layered pulls, texture building, and cleaner transfers. Experiment with acrylics, stencils, and found materials to create bold mixed media monoprints in a studio setting.
Hands-on gel plate printmaking session focused on next-step techniques like layered pulls, texture building, and cleaner transfers. Experiment with acrylics, stencils, and found materials to create bold mixed media monoprints in a studio setting.