Artizan Kids: Handmade Gifts for Children
Surrounding a child with handmade products from an early age helps them make sense of the world, especially if they also learn how to stitch,…
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Handmade Gifts for $30 and Under
“Living well is an art that can be developed: a love of life and ability to take great pleasure from small offerings and assurance that… -
Handmade Summer Fashion!
It’s been a hot and muggy summer here in Kentucky, USA, and I’m at war with my yard. It’s a large property with a lot…
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Bulgarian Weaving Heritage: From Grandfather to Grandaughter
Silvia Hara weaves tapestries, paints and plays Bulgarian folk music. Her life as an artist came naturally for her as her grandfather was an acclaimed…
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The Value of Upcycling in our Handmade Community
Our Artizan Shops are vetted in based on the quality of their products along with their professional presentation. But, we also have a great interest… -
Goldin Fellowship, Creative Cities and Artizan Made
The Goldin Institute has two projects, both aimed at training community organizers at effectively creating change by amplifying assets that are already found there. The…
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in periculo: in danger! Artists and the Power of the Purse
Featured image: FeltUA Ukrainian Shawl with Child Trump has been in power here in the US for a little more than a month, bringing disruption,…
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Artizan ReMade – Focus on Fast Fashion
Featured image: Guerra de la Paz. Follow the Leader, 2009. Found patterned garments, wood, footwear and hardware, approx. 75 feet long by 7 feet tall. Courtesy of… -
Wood as a Material: Sustainability and Solutions
Harvey Biel in new overalls. When I was in High School, I was the only girl to take the woodshop class. We had several family…