Downton Abbey is one of the most popular shows on television, and its authentic costumes and jewelry are part of its charm.

Source: GIA and…

Lady Gaga wearing specialty gloves for the TV drama American Horror Show. The nails flip at will because of a very clever mechanism (I am probably not supposed to reveal how it's done, so I won't. Sorry!)…

A detail from an Edmund de Waal installation. Credit Mike Bruce/Gagosian Gallery

A photograph is shaped more by the person behind the camera than by what's in front of it.

I find this video interesting with regard to how we artists chose to photograph our work and present certain facets of it to the public. What do we emphasize, what do we hide? If we shoot on…

Úna Burke is a multi-award winning Luxury Leather Accessories Designer and Artist.  Using traditional leather-working techniques in her distinctly complex constructions, Úna makes both seasonal fashion accessories collections and sculptural art pieces.  …

CraftBoston Holiday Show and Ticket Information

This year, SAC is pleased to announce that Nick Offerman will be speaking at CraftBoston on Friday, Dec. 11 at 1:30PM. In his talk, titled Sawdust and Mirth, Offerman will discuss the importance of handmade objects. Offerman, an…

First time ACE participant, …

Jeppe Nordmann Garlya (bottom, middle), a Viking enthusiast and blacksmith, will teach the 14 students selected for the course. Photograph: Seljord Folkehøgskule

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Image above: One Letter Apart, 2013, machine and hand knitted wool, hand crocheted wool, expanding foam, ball of sisal, second-hand hand knitted wool glove, antique glass bead necklace, flints, sequins, glitter, mohair yarn, dress pins on oak base, approx 1700 × 550 × 430 mm) Installation photography: Ben…

Amanda Packer. Recollect (collection of pendants). Copper, silver, enamel, paint, thread. $200 each. 2" x 5" x 1.5" average. LEAP Winner 2014.

The LEAP Award was established in 2007 in honor of SCC Director of Exhibitions Kate Lydon’s 20-years of service.  The program…

We want YOU! Applications open tomorrow for the 2016 #accshow Hip Pop program:…

Just came across this image of a Batman-themed motel room and, as always, when I see things like that two thoughts cross my mind immediately. Firstly, which genius put this room together and made it happen, as in: whose wonderful craftsmanship is at work here? Secondly, when will we see a hotel/motel/guesthouse completely…

Newbury Street-based nonprofit will move operations to 20,000-square-foot space on South Boston Waterfront

The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and Colorado-based real estate investment trust firm UDR have chosen The Society of Arts and Crafts as the future tenant for the nearly-complete cultural space at 100 Pier 4. The 21-story…

Sammiches: Kyle & His Dagwood, Black & White Giclée Print with color acetate overlay, Commission for Star Gods Press

I am overwhelmed.

The incessant input of stimulation - ideas, conversations, revelations, objects, sounds, images, and reflections -…

Purseverance (#8), 2001, Deconstructed vintage handbag and wire, 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 3 3/4"

Photo - Susan Einstein

Artist Statement:

"For many years Iʼve been collecting things like…

"Defenestration" was an original, local landmark in San Francisco, CA between 1997 and 2013. The artist behind the work is Brian Goggin.

The house/sculpture/public artwork was created to attract locals and…