New Audio Story! “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 invented.
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Freshly Unlocked! “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 invented.
Freshly Unlocked: "Cairo’s New Brass Revivalists"
In a city once known for its fine brasswork, Noha El Qahwagy is one of just a few Egyptian artisans crafting traditional brass pieces by hand today.
The Last Jacquard Silk Weavers
In Lyon, the silk-weaving capital of Europe for centuries, the rhythmic clatter of Jacquard Looms once emanated from about 30,000 workshops. Today, only three workshops still uphold this tradition.
Crafting a Community of Conscience through Song
From labor anthems to civil rights hymns, the Resistance Revival Chorus shows how the ancient tradition of communal singing can inspire courage in difficult times.
New Audio Story: "The Uncommon Quilts of Joe Cunningham"
One of our most popular profiles, now available as a podcast: When Joe Cunningham started making quilts in 1979, it was an unusual occupation for a man—a fact that set him free as a fabric artist.
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 7
This Year’s Real Political Anniversary
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 math.
Inside Guédelon: The Artisans Building a 13th-Century Castle by Hand
For 30 years, a team of skilled artisans has been recreating a medieval castle in Central France—using only materials, tools, and techniques that were available in the 13th century.
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 6
Fighting the Restaurant Industry
New Audio Story: "Black Artists Are Reshaping How We Think About American Ceramics"
Contemporary ceramicists are continuing a long legacy of Black Americans working in clay. As they find new ways to tell their stories, the art world is finally catching up.
How to Make CBD Chocolates: a Berkeley Herbal Center Workshop
Willy Wonka meets herbology? Craftsmanship's contributing editor gets a hands-on lesson in making plant medicine, with sweet results.