Ceramics and beauty have always been intertwined – which might be the main reason the Western art world has perennially circled around the medium with suspicion. In ancient Attica artisans inscribed their wares with the words kalos or kale – “beautiful,” praise for the lithe young men and women depicted on the pots. In the [...]

When did the handmade movement become more than just people making and selling stuff? When did it become a cultural force and an economic power, something your parents had heard of and the New York Times wrote about? That’s easy: When the men stepped in.
I’m joking, of course. But, sadly, I’m also not. Etsy, the [...]

Just Work is a non-profit organization located in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada),
that gives people, often homeless or facing mental illness or addiction, a much-needed creative outlet. These people want to work, and through Just Work have a place to come, connect with people, be creative, and eventually gain skills that may help them re-enter the traditional work force.

Spring brings the arrival of beautiful weather, lots of lovely blooms, baby animals to ogle and a whole slew of new episodes of all the television programs that I won’t be watching.
Let’s be honest here. Television sets are unattractive. Yes, especially the flat screen, super bionic ones.  They’re hideous.
Never fear! I have found a [...]