Still Remembering a Contemporary Craftswoman for the Ages
by Kate Nixon
I know we are past Women's History Month, but I'm still thinking about Nancy Hiller.
Being the director of the National Arts and Crafts Conference and Shows means a number of things. Among…
Paying Homage to the Women of Biltmore Industries
by Bruce Johnson
(Publisher's note: this article has been re-published in honor of Women's History month. Original date of publication: March 19th, 2019. The book is now available for purchase online HERE)
After last week’s lament…
A Word About Rooms…
by Kate Nixon
It's a familiar topic among conference goers...and a constant topic on the mind of this conference organizer.
Many a late night has been spent pouring over rooming lists and special requests to create a master list…
Working Up My Grief: What Does “Arts & Crafts” Do For Us In Times of Loss?
by Kate Nixon
"Work Your Grief Up Into Art and It Is Gone."
The very first page of Arts & Crafts Ideals: Wisdom from the Arts & Crafts Movement in America - one of my first Arts and Crafts books - is a reminder from The…
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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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.