


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…

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…

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…

My Two Adopted Aunts
It has often been said that you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your relatives. A few years ago, however, I chose two of mine: my now adopted aunts Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale.
I never…

The Picnic Table
Editor's note: this article has been published previously and is now re-published due to the holiday. Date of original publication: April 19th, 2021.
Growing up in a small Illinois town meant that most of our time, regardless of the…
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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.