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A Tale of Two Workshops: Onondaga Metal Shops and Benedict Art Studios

by Kate Nixon Editor's note: this article has been re-published. Original date of publication: July 21st, 2020. Please note that for those interested in the 2024 Pre-Conference workshops two of which include metal and coppersmithing, can click…

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“Masterpieces” To Open at MAACM and Craftsman Reception at GPI Returns in February

. 35th Anniversary of The Craftsman Reception Thursday, February 15th, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Skyline Room of the Grove Park Inn (Sammons Wing) Register for The Craftsman Reception here. It's…

Little Journeys

A Shopmark for the Holidays

By Bruce Johnson Editorial note: This article has been re-published. Original date of publication: December 24, 2019. When I was a high school English teacher back in Illinois, I spent more of my free periods in the…

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Winter Decorative Arts at Treadway Gallery

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Craftsman Homes, Arts & Crafts Furniture from MAACM, The Last Chapter of Ohr and More: The Seminars for the 37th National Arts and Crafts Conference

by Kate Nixon The 37th National Arts and Crafts Conference & Shows February 16th - 18th, 2024 The Omni Grove Park Inn ~ Asheville, North Carolina Arts-CraftsConference.com Click here to find out about registration Come…

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United Crafts Offers Metalwork, Ceramics & More In Online Arts & Crafts Auction

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Art Pottery Auctions in First Week of November

by Kate Nixon The Life Collection of Terry & Ralph Kovel Wednesday, November 1st at 11:00 AM EST Hosted by Toomey & Co Auctioneers and Rago Arts See the entire online catalog here. On November 1st , starting at…

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Workshops and Book Club Selections For National Arts and Crafts Conference Announced

by Kate Nixon The 2024 Pre-Conference Workshops Every year before the National Arts and Crafts Conference, a group of excited students enter the Grove Park Inn on Thursday afternoon looking to engage their heads, hearts,…

Little Journeys

Found In Translation: An American Arts and Crafts Auction Overseas

by Kate Nixon Once in a while, I get a tip about an Arts and Crafts auction or event that comes out of left field. While I am certainly enthusiastic about the idea of the American handcrafted being studied overseas, I was pleasantly…

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Rarities in Art Pottery, Lighting, and More: Auction Watch for Oct. 21st – 27th

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Marblehead Pottery in Dayton, Arts & Crafts Houses in Rose Valley, and The Beauty of Arroyo Terrace

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Head, Heart and Hand

Editor's note: this article has been republished. Original date of publication: October 22nd, 2019. The first business I started after serving for five years in a high school classroom was an antique restoration shop in Iowa City.…

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A Pivotal Craftsman Gala, Important Reverse Auction a Highlight

by Kate Nixon The Craftsman Gala Date and Time: Saturday, October 7th starting at 6:00 PM Location: The Mountain Lakes Club, Mountain Lakes, NJ Member Day at Craftsman Farms: Saturday, October 7th at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman…

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A Devious Start To a Life of Collecting

by Bruce Johnson Editor's note: this article has been republished. Original date of publication: September 12th, 2011. When I lived in Iowa City and was first introduced to the Arts & Crafts movement, I discovered that the…

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Valentien Poppy Vase, A Van Briggle Chalice, and the Exceptional Ohr at Early 20th Century at Rago Arts This Thursday

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Carrying On the Family Name: The Cole Family

by Kate Nixon The Carolinas have a storied history in local craft including hosting craft schools like the John C. Campbell Folk School, the "pottery paradise" of Seagrove, the oft-exhibited old Edgefield Pottery particularly the…

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A 23-Year Arts & Crafts Tradition Returns to the Twin Cities This Weekend

by Kate Nixon The 23rd Twin Cities Arts & Crafts 20th Century Design Show and Sale September 23rd and 24th, 10 AM - 5 PM (closes at 3 PM on the 24th) The Fine Arts Building of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, MN Look up…

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The Biltmore Industries, Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers

by Bruce Johnson The young men and women who were skilled enough to merit training under Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale at Biltmore Estate Industries in Asheville and Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers in Tryon generally…

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Winterthur and “The Rossettis” in Delaware: A Farms Afield and More in the Fall Season

by Kate Nixon The Fall season is coming alive with opportunities to explore the historic Arts & Crafts movement in the NorthEast; a special conference in Massachusetts, a visit to Winterthur Museum in Delaware, and an exploration…

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Wants and Needs: Weller, Roseville or McCoy?

by Kate Nixon During one of my many Arts & Crafts In August sessions last week, the idea of "want vs. need" came up as a potential discussion group topic, pertaining to the collector mindset. It was just one of many ideas thrown…

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A Roycroft Raffle and MAACM Turns Two!

by Kate Nixon Roycroft Raffle Drawing August 31st, 2023 at 6:00 PM Eastern The Power House, East Aurora, New York (live drawing can be seen via live stream as well) To buy tickets: call (716) 655-0261, purchase at the Copper…

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Special Roycroft Collection Highlighted For Wednesday Two-Part Auction

by Kate Nixon Roycroft: Life in Abundance, The Collection of Richard Blacher Wednesday, August 23rd Part one auction: 10:00 AM Central Part two auction: 1:00 PM Central A special collaboration with Toomey & Co Auctioneers and Rago…

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Who Is “Arts & Crafts In August” For, Anyway?

by Kate Nixon Someone recently wrote to me, asking the question I get asked often: "This online lineup looks great, but who is this for? Aren't people back to "in person" events now?" To answer this question, yes! Thank goodness. Historic…

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Roycroft Life Collection Highlighted in Auction, Preview in Early August

by Kate Nixon Love in Abundance: The Life Collection of Richard Blacher An auction featuring works made by The Roycrofters from the collection of Richard Blacher. Toomey & Co Auctioneers and Rago Arts & Auction Center Preview…

Serving collectors and enthusiasts of the Arts and Crafts movement since 2010.

A Tale of Two Workshops: Onondaga Metal Shops and Benedict Art Studios

“Masterpieces” To Open at MAACM and Craftsman Reception at GPI Returns in February

A Shopmark for the Holidays

Winter Decorative Arts at Treadway Gallery

Craftsman Homes, Arts & Crafts Furniture from MAACM, The Last Chapter of Ohr and More: The Seminars for the 37th National Arts and Crafts Conference

United Crafts Offers Metalwork, Ceramics & More In Online Arts & Crafts Auction

Art Pottery Auctions in First Week of November

Workshops and Book Club Selections For National Arts and Crafts Conference Announced

Found In Translation: An American Arts and Crafts Auction Overseas

Rarities in Art Pottery, Lighting, and More: Auction Watch for Oct. 21st – 27th

Marblehead Pottery in Dayton, Arts & Crafts Houses in Rose Valley, and The Beauty of Arroyo Terrace

Head, Heart and Hand

A Pivotal Craftsman Gala, Important Reverse Auction a Highlight

A Devious Start To a Life of Collecting

Valentien Poppy Vase, A Van Briggle Chalice, and the Exceptional Ohr at Early 20th Century at Rago Arts This Thursday

Carrying On the Family Name: The Cole Family

A 23-Year Arts & Crafts Tradition Returns to the Twin Cities This Weekend

The Biltmore Industries, Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers

Winterthur and “The Rossettis” in Delaware: A Farms Afield and More in the Fall Season

Wants and Needs: Weller, Roseville or McCoy?

A Roycroft Raffle and MAACM Turns Two!

Special Roycroft Collection Highlighted For Wednesday Two-Part Auction

Who Is “Arts & Crafts In August” For, Anyway?

Roycroft Life Collection Highlighted in Auction, Preview in Early August

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