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Chasing Powder, and Hand-Carving Wooden Skis in the French Alps
Peter Steltzner’s bespoke, handcrafted skis are coveted by freeride skiing enthusiasts. His path to crafting a living this way has also been something…
Freshly Unlocked: "Raising Corals in the New Age of Aquaria"
In the U.S. alone, nearly 3 million homes have a saltwater aquarium. And globally, the market is worth billions of dollars. Could this booming hobby…
Making Noise: The Endangered Craft of Foley Sound
Using everything from cornstarch to coconut shells, Foley artists have been creating the invisible landscapes of cinema since the “talkies” were first…
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 1
Strip-mining human labor isn’t sustainable. The values of craftsmanship have much to teach us about ensuring fair wages and a more equitable tax system…
My First Design
Gary Rogowski, a master woodworker and furniture designer (and longtime Craftsmanship collaborator) reflects on how his first handmade bench came into…

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How Cairo’s Kids Learn Geometry: With a Chisel
Inside a 250-year-old house in Cairo, patient teachers and traditional Islamic patterns offer students powerful lessons in craft, cultural knowledge—and…
Rediscovering the Craft of Slow Writing
A pen, a notebook, a vintage typewriter, some art supplies: A writer’s quest to reclaim her love of the craft opens up a new creative chapter (so to…
What Science Says about Craft, Creativity, and Mental Health
For nearly 30 years, woodworking has provided Miles Boudreaux with purpose, connection, and a creative "fix." Now, science is catching up to what he’s…
Measuring by Eye
Gary Rogowski—woodworker, furniture-maker, author, and craftsman—muses on a skill of the trade that can take a lifetime to master.
Calligraphy’s Hurdles
Picking up a longtime hobby, our publisher tries out some new calligraphy tools and techniques, only to find that mastering graceful script is…
The Mad Science—and Master Craft—of Handblown Lab Glass
Where master craftsmanship meets cutting-edge science, it's the best of both worlds.
A Man on an Unusual Mission: Bringing the Alphorn Back to France
In a former silk weaver’s workshop in Lyon, a carpenter and trained musician is breathing new life into an instrument that was on the brink of…
Granddaughters of the Clay—A Family Legacy of Pueblo Pottery
In honor of Native American Heritage month, a rare and deeply personal look inside the living tradition of Pueblo pottery—written by a descendant of one…
Woodworking vs. Perfection
Wood entices us with its natural beauty, usefulness, and endless variety. Yet, perhaps more than any other raw material, it defies the artisan's…
The Espadrille: Spain's Beloved, Timeless Shoe
The long march of espadrilles, from medieval Spanish peasantry to global shoe icon.
Fighting Fast Furniture Waste, One Reupholstered Sofa at a Time
Yes, professional upholsterers are still out there—reviving old armchairs, preserving a time-honored craft, and keeping many tons of trash out of…
Porcelain Handbags? A Tale of Two Cultures and One Bold Career Leap
Anne Loquineau left a traditional career path to follow her passion. Now she crafts sculptural (and surprisingly sturdy) porcelain bags that highlight…
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