GPI: A Few Workshop Spots Remain Open
For those of you who will be arriving at the Grove Park Inn on Thursday, you still have the opportunity to practice what we preach: the Arts and Crafts philosophy of Head, Heart and Hand.
Our Thursday afternoon and Friday morning workshops…
Heintz Art Metal – What You Should Know
While we tend to assume that all Arts & Crafts metalware was hand-hammered copper, we need to realize that there was often the exception to the rule.
And the exception is always worthy of our attention.
Starting in 1903, a few years before…
Should You Buy A Chipped Piece of Art Pottery?
It was just a small, undecorated Marblehead vase tucked away in an antiques shop in Keene, New Hampshire, yet I remember finding it nearly 28 years ago as if it were last month. I've had far more exciting discoveries that I have nearly forgotten,…
How To Double Your Money and Reduce Your Taxes
I am going to vary from my normal collecting feature this week to use this space to bring you up to date on an important project with a looming deadline.
As you well know, Craftsman Farms was the home for Gustav Stickley and his family during…
20th Century Design Sale Set For Saturday in Boston
While it may not have the makings of a record-breaking sale, this Saturday's 20th Century Design Auction at Skinner Auction in Boston promises to offer a wide variety of affordable Arts and Crafts and the possibility of some great deals for…
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ArtsandCraftsCollector.com is a website dedicated to exploring the works, artisans, historical origins and the contemporary revival of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The historic movement started as a response to the country’s Industrial Revolution and encouraged simple design paying tribute to the natural world over the intricate design of the Victorian era.