Get acquainted with "craftivism," learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, and make friends—all in just 2 hours! Craft-based activism ("craftivism") has been used as a tool of resistance, coalition building, and even espionage! Fiber artist Shannon Downey will provide an introduction to the history of craftivism and ways you can get involved in the current phase […]
Sweetgrass basket maker Corey Alston shares the history of his craft and its deeply-rooted connection to the Gullah culture. Join us for an interview led by Lois Russell (Vice-President of the Society of Arts + Crafts Board of Trustees), a demonstration, and a brief Q&A on Zoom! This event is made possible thanks to funding […]
Seth Carlson's charming and naturalistic metal vessels, jewelry, and other creations have been highlighted in several of our shows, including CraftBoston: Cups of Good. Get to know Seth, his processes, and the materials he works with in this presentation! This event is free and open to the public. How to Watch: This demo […]
Join Lucy Lacoste, owner of one of the premier ceramics galleries in the country, for a virtual conversation about clay and vessels on Thursday, October 7, 2021, starting at 5 p.m. She will be joined by Gary Roberts, board president of The Society of Arts + Crafts, and ceramic artists Lily Fein and Josephine Burr. […]
Ceramic artist Angelique Scott takes the wheel in this online artist demo! Learn how she uses wheel throwing to raise cups and mugs like those seen in CraftBoston: Cups of Good. This event is free and open to the public. How to Watch: This demo will be viewable on our YouTube channel and […]
Drill into woodworking with CraftBoston artist Coby Unger! Unger calls himself a "professional mess maker", but you wouldn't know it from his pieces. Join him as he explores his craft with us on Thursday, Nov. 18th! This event is free and open to the public. How to Watch: This demo will be viewable […]
Explore the influences on Cindy Liebel's fine jewelry, from mid-century modern and Art Deco aesthetics to geometric forms and architecture. Join her as she explores her craft with us on Tuesday, Nov. 23rd! This event is free and open to the public. How to Watch: This demo will be viewable on our YouTube […]
Alloy there! Elizabeth Arnold of Alloys by Arnold takes a technical deep dive into her work as a metalsmith in this online demo. This graduate of Oberlin College specializes in goldsmithing and jewelry. Join her as she explores her craft with us on Tuesday, Nov. 30th. This event is free and open to the public. […]
Paper and wire have a way of getting CraftBoston artist Sally Prangley all wound up! Join us for a livestreamed artist chat with Sally on Thursday, Dec. 2nd! This event is free and open to the public. How to Watch: This chat will be viewable on our YouTube channel and right here on […]
Collaborative artists and partners Bonnie Bishoff and J.M. Syron show us how to design and construct a pin in this online artist demo. The husband and wife duo specialize in wearable and functional art created with silver and polymer clay. Like us, they believe in the power of collaboration and the beauty of the meeting […]
Founder of Divine NY & Co. Rekha Krishnamurthi demonstrates her knowledge of fabric printing for us! Krishnamurthi got her start in a silk-painting class she attended in high school - now she teaches her East-meets-West style at events across the nation. Join her as she explores her craft with us on Thursday, Dec. 9th! This […]
Meg Black focuses on the palettes and atmosphere of natural life - inspired particularly by the North Atlantic Ocean. Her work is renowned for its luminosity and texture. Join her as she explores her craft with us on Thursday, Dec. 16th! This event is free and open to the public. How to Watch: […]
Kathryn Bowman gets inspiration from nature and the Impressionism movement to craft her beautiful botanical creations. Join her as she explores her craft with us on Tuesday, Dec. 21st! This event is free and open to the public. How to Watch: This demo will be viewable on our YouTube channel and right here […]
Hethre Larivee is an interdisciplinary artist whose glasswork has been published and exhibited extensively, including such places as Harvard University. She believes that glass allows her to connect with others and push herself to challenge her limits. Join her as she explores her craft with us on Tuesday, Dec. 28th! This event is free and […]
Come learn the basics of knitting! In this hands-on online workshop, you will learn how to cast on (put stitches on your knitting needles), the knit stitch, and how to bind off (remove your project from the needles). Time permitting, you will also learn the purl stitch. Registrants will receive a Zoom link for this […]
Jewelry artist Lyndsey Rieple is joining us on March 8th to demonstrate her wood inlay techniques! Tune in at 2PM ET on Tuesday, March 8th to get to know Lyndsey and welcome her to her first CraftBoston show. How to Watch: This demo will be viewable on our YouTube channel and right here […]
Join the Society of Arts + Crafts for an interview with jewelry artist Stephanie O'Brien on Thursday, March 17th. This lively chat will be viewable on the Society of Arts + Crafts' website and on our YouTube channel! How to Watch: This demo will be viewable on our YouTube channel and right here […]
Jewelry artist Dawn Lombard's work is on fire (literally)! Join us as she demonstrates her enamel techniques at 2PM ET on Thursday, March 24th. How to Watch: This demo will be viewable on our YouTube channel and right here on our website. Visit this page at 2PM ET on Tuesday, March 24th and […]
Take a close look at Wendy Jo New's clever and colorful pins and learn how she uses resin inlay to bring vibrant hues to her work. Tune in as she demonstrates her techniques at 2PM ET on Thursday, March 31st. How to Watch: This demo will be viewable on our YouTube channel and […]
Join us as artist Arielle Brackett demonstrates the metalsmithing techniques behind her nature-inspired jewelry at 2PM ET on Thursday, April 7th. How to Watch: This demo will be viewable on our YouTube channel and right here on our website. Visit this page at 2PM ET on Thursday, April 7th and scroll down to […]
