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.…
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…
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…
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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.