Reconstructing Our Second Skin: Gender in Contemporary Jewelry

18 members Latest Activity: Feb 20, 2017

In this crafthaus blog, I explore the intersection between gender and jewelry with a three-prong approach: interviewing artists who do not shy…

Buckle Up: Belt Buckles Beyond Function

27 members Latest Activity: May 1, 2016

The belt buckle has long been a functional object.  It has only been since the early 20th century that it has truly become a fashion statement. …

Art and Craft Book Reviews

54 members Latest Activity: Feb 26, 2018

Treasures from Taiwan

31 members Latest Activity: May 1, 2016

Treasures from Taiwan shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures…

HUNGER

34 members Latest Activity: May 1, 2016

Hunger, in all its metaphorical forms, is part of our personal and public conversation. Many of us struggle with HUNGERS, and yearn for the…

Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately

59 members Latest Activity: Jul 15, 2015

For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting  in art shows as emerging artists and established…

First Hand

75 members Latest Activity: Nov 23, 2013

“First Hand,” will function as an ongoing collection of tips, musings, and information gained primarily from ‘first hand’ experience.  It will…

COATED: An Innovative Jewelry and Nail Exhibition

13 members Latest Activity: Dec 17, 2015

An Innovative Jewelry and Nail Exhibition 

COATED is a juried exhibition for emerging and seasoned jewelry and nail artists to interpret…

Plastic + Metal

112 members Latest Activity: Jan 10, 2015

Plastic + Metal will be highlighted on Crafthaus from March 13 - April 13. This online exhibition shows different perspectives on how Crafthaus…

DeFine Metal and Fiber

48 members Latest Activity: Dec 15, 2012 DeFine Metal and Fiber features works that combine metal with fiber or that are made of metal using fiber techniques. These works defy our…