Carolyn Mazloomi’s practice is deeply rooted in social documentation and activism. As the founder of the Women of Color Quilters Network and the African American Quilt Guild, Mazloomi has been instrumental in shaping the national discourse regarding quilting as a respected contemporary art form, belonging in the Artistic canon.

“Quilts possess a fundamental human imprint as the fabric itself holds the touch, time, labor, and stories of the lives depicted. Textiles have an inherent humanity. The histories of the people I portray are sewn into the fabric itself. My works speak on behalf of those whose voices might otherwise go unheard”.     – C. Mazloomi

Video credit: Daniel Morrison

The Corning Museum of Glass has named Boston and Indian -based artist Anjali Srinivasan (b. 1978, India) the recipient of the 2020 Rakow Commission. Anjali Srinivasan’s work draws on her research of sheesh mahal, or mirror palaces, awe-inspiring Mughal-era constructions of glittering glass mosaics. Hear the ways she’s giving this centuries-old craft new life in her work for the Museum.

साँस {Saans} the eyes of the skin سانس is a glittering, interactive mirrored wall that senses viewers and rewards their attention by slowly beginning to breathe back at them.

Anjali’s work is now on view in the Contemporary Art + Design Galleries.

Interview with Ceramics Visiting Resident Pierce Haley (Nov 2025-May 2026).

Originally from Orinda, California, Haley’s artistic vision has been significantly shaped by his father’s work as an architect, particularly in modern mid-century architecture. Haley uses a combination of 3-D printing, slip casting, and mold making to create large installations and tessellations.

Visit us at Belgerarts.org to stay updated on our events and future artist talks. Artist talks by Belger Arts are FREE to the public.

Explore the artistic process and inspiration of textile artist Holly Guertin in this PA Fibershed Meet the Makers member highlight. Here, Guertin is working on artworks that are included in her debut solo exhibition, Hand in Hand, at Waterworks Visual Arts Center with Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 by Craft in America.

This video series by PA Fibershed offers an in-depth look at Pennsylvania’s textile value chain, sustainable textiles, and the growing movement to rebuild a local, regenerative fiber economy. Discover how makers like Holly are reimagining textile design through upcycling, natural fibers, and circular fashion practices, while actively contributing to a more resilient and regionally based textile system.

Explore Holly’s work:https://hollyguertin.com/

Learn more about PA Fibershed: https://pafibershed.org/

Roberto Lugo welcomes us to his neighborhood of Kensington in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He works as a potter, taking deep inspiration from his community, graffiti and Ancient Greek pottery, and values sharing his art with the public by throwing pots in parks and creating public works of art. Segment from the EAST episode, PBS premiere Dec 19, 2025.

EAST explores the intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the US. As a nation of immigrants, these American stories, from a fabric flower factory to a silversmith to a potter and more, highlight the diverse expressions behind modern craft.

The featured artists and institutions include M&S Schmalberg Custom Fabric Flowers, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere House and Helena Hernmarck.

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Artist Daniel McCoy Jr and artist/faculty emerita Linda Lomahaftewa on the IAIA community. Bonus video from the WEST episode, PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

Images courtesy of IAIA Archives, Santa Fe, NM, Institute of American Indian Arts, IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM, Hecho a Mano gallery & Daniel McCoy Jr.

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Ubaldo Vitali is an American silversmith and conservator, hailing from a four-generation Italian lineage of metalworkers. Having honed his craft from childhood in family workshops and through formal studies at prestigious Italian art academies, Vitali established his own workshop in New Jersey, in 1967. He works with his assistant, Amrit Tamrakar. He is celebrated for his masterful blend of traditional silversmithing techniques with innovative design. Vitali creates original pieces and serves as a highly sought-after conservator for historical silver, restoring invaluable artifacts for institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ubaldo was even commissioned to restore a teapot that was made by Paul Revere. His unparalleled skill and dedication to the art form were recognized with a MacArthur Fellowship in 2011, cementing his legacy as a leading figure in contemporary metalwork. Bonus video from the EAST episode, PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

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Meet Cedric Mitchell, one of the artists who has made The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass his creative home.

The Studio’s Artist-in-Residence program brings artists from around the world to Corning, NY, giving them uninterrupted time to explore new techniques or push the boundaries of their practice with support from the immense resources of the world’s leading glass museum.

https://www.saqa.com/textile-talks-color-context-blue

As a pigment, blue was historically rare and expensive, reserved for those of high status, a symbol of their purity, prosperity, and wealth, but modern chemical dyes now make blue the most commonly used color in fashion, products and packaging. Blue is all around us.

SAQA Global Exhibition Color in Context: Blue provides a diverse interpretation of the color. In this Textile Talk, we view the exhibition and speak with exhibiting artists Stefanie Neuner, Rhoda Bennett, and Jennifer Solon. We’ll also hear about the exhibition premiere at Carrefour – The European Quilt Show.

Since its founding in 1985, Visions Museum of Textile Art has attracted a vibrant textile art scene in San Diego, California. In 2007, when volunteers organized a community build and created our permanent location in the Arts District Liberty Station in San Diego, California, our space invited new approaches to contemporary textile art. 

This exhibition showcases the creativity and innovation of San Diego’s textile artists, remembering that the textile tradition in San Diego dates back to the indigenous Kumeyaay. Artist Rebecca Smith utilizes her signature transparency weaving technique to create artworks whose intricate shadows rival the beauty of the artworks themselves.

Since its founding in 1985, Visions Museum of Textile Art has attracted a vibrant textile art scene in San Diego, California. In 2007, when volunteers organized a community build and created our permanent location in the Arts District Liberty Station in San Diego, California, our space invited new approaches to contemporary textile art.

This exhibition showcases the creativity and innovation of San Diego’s textile artists, remembering that the textile tradition in San Diego dates back to the indigenous Kumeyaay. Artist Nancy Lemke draws on her own experience and playful style to create stunning art quilts.

The Corning Museum of Glass has named Boston and Indian -based artist Anjali Srinivasan (b. 1978, India) the recipient of the 2020 Rakow Commission. Anjali Srinivasan’s work draws on her research of sheesh mahal, or mirror palaces, awe-inspiring Mughal-era constructions of glittering glass mosaics. Hear the ways she’s giving this centuries-old craft new life in her work for the Museum.

साँस {Saans} the eyes of the skin سانس is a glittering, interactive mirrored wall that senses viewers and rewards their attention by slowly beginning to breathe back at them.

Anjali’s work is now on view in the Contemporary Art + Design Galleries.

https://www.saqa.com/textile-talks-color-context-blue

As a pigment, blue was historically rare and expensive, reserved for those of high status, a symbol of their purity, prosperity, and wealth, but modern chemical dyes now make blue the most commonly used color in fashion, products and packaging. Blue is all around us.

SAQA Global Exhibition Color in Context: Blue provides a diverse interpretation of the color. In this Textile Talk, we view the exhibition and speak with exhibiting artists Stefanie Neuner, Rhoda Bennett, and Jennifer Solon. We’ll also hear about the exhibition premiere at Carrefour – The European Quilt Show.

Meskwaki artist and IAIA student Kayla Wanatee on her undergraduate exhibition and art. Bonus video from the WEST episode. PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org.
All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
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108|Contemporary presents the Virtual Tour of Alicia Kelly’s solo exhibition, “Roughly Right” on view February 6 – March 21, 2026.

Roughly Right infuses the act of turning process into ritual, repetition into meditation, and soft shadows into alternative architecture. Sitting at the intersection of drawing and sculpture, this exhibition emphasizes the importance of the handmade wavering line and the conversation between layers of paper, pattern and body.

More information can be found at 108contemporary.org

Check out the virtual tour of FIBERWORKS 2026 juried by Astrid Bennett on view at 108|Contemporary June 5 – July 25, 2026. FIBERWORKS is the member exhibition for Fiber Artists of Oklahoma which honors quality workmanship and original design while educating the public on the many facets of fiber art.

This exhibition is sponsored by the Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation

Proud Partner of Craft in America’s Handwork 2026 initiative

More exhibition information: https://108contemporary.org/event/fiberworks2026/

This is the 2025 International Polymer Clay Association’s Global Exhibition Award Video presented to our members. Winners were voted on by members of the IPCA. You can see in the video how versatile polymer clay is and what incredible creations can be made with it!

At the Institute of American Indian Arts Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, they showcase Native American art and their collection houses over 7,000 contemporary Native American art pieces. Bonus video from the WEST episode, PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

Images courtesy of IAIA and IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM.

For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org.
All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
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Celebrating and documenting 40 years of collaboration and friendship, this video tells the tale of South Shore Stitchers Quilt Guild through interviews with many of its members.  This includes some of its Charter Members who joined in 1985.  The guild has a long history of doing charity work as well as providing education to local people, including children.

We have an annual Sew-In on International Quilt Day, which is the third Saturday in March.  We have monthly Comfort Quilt workshops where members and friends make quilts for children and shared with local law enforcement, hospitals, and other places where children may be in need.  We also make Adult Clothing Covers (bibs) for nursing homes, wheelchair & walker bags, pillow cases that we donate to Ryan’s Case for Smiles, and we make Fidget Quilts for dementia patients and children with learning disabilities.  We have monthly meetings with speakers or other programs to benefit our members so they can share their talents with others.  Many of our members are involved in the South Jersey Chapter of Quilts of Valor, too.

We also have a biennial quilt show where we display to the public over 200 pieces of our work, as well as hourly demonstrations of quilting techniques, lots of shopping opportunities, and special exhibits where we invite related groups to feature the work that they do.

The Workhouse Arts Center, a historic landmark transformed into a thriving hub for contemporary art and craft. We invite viewers to explore our dynamic campus, where the “handwork” of 2026 comes alive through professional artist studios, immersive exhibitions, and hands-on art and craft education programs.

From intricate technical demonstrations to the broad variety of our public attractions, our mission is to foster a diverse and accessible community for the arts in America.

IAIA Artist-in-Residence and Chilkat weaver Laine Rinehart on how the Artist-in-Residence program has allowed him to pursue his craft. Bonus video from the WEST episode. PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org.
All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
Support our exploration and celebration of the handmade.
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In this recording, rosemaler Louise Bath shares the remarkable artwork and life stories of 15 Vesterheim Gold Medalist rosemalers (Norwegian decorative painting).

Every other year, Vesterheim hosts a judeged show The National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition featuring contemporary artists who create folk art rooted in the Norwegian traditions of rosemaling, woodworking, weaving, metalworking, and knifemaking.

Artists submit work for evaluation by a team of judges, who offer feedback on their entries and award ribbons, which carry points that accumulate toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Over 150 artists are now Vesterheim Gold Medalists, and inspiring stories celebrate and uplift Norwegian-American folk art.

Explore the past with Jennifer Kovarik, Vesterheim’s Collection Manager, and learn about the history and craftsmanship of this 1908 needlework box with Os-style rosemaling (Norwegian decorative painting).

Vesterheim collection 1988.037.002

Fiddler Beth Hoven Rotto, from Decorah, Iowa, shares the story of a Hardanger fiddle in Vesterheim’s collection made by the Helland Brothers, Knut Gunnarsson Helland and Gunnar Gunnarsson Helland. They came to the United States in the early 20th century. Vesterheim Collection 1981.090.001.

Background music is “Stenbockens Marsch” from the album Northern Resonance, performed by Northern Resonance.

Learn more about Beth Hoven Rotto: https://vesterheim.org/exhibit/beth-hoven-rotto/

Laurie Logan Brayshaw, Director of Sponsored Programs at IAIA on their land grant program. Bonus video from the WEST episode. PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

Archival courtesy of IAIA.

For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org.
All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
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In this short video you will discover the signature process for making an Aquascape Glass sculpture created by artist Sean Free Alcala. Sean is a second generation glass artist who has been working with glass for over twenty years and aims to capture the flow of water within his dynamic glass forms. His technique combines glass fusing principles and kiln-casting techniques, as well as various hot glass elements. This video also shows different cold working tools that can be used to shape, polishing and  finish glass sculptures. The three dimensional sculpture is a unique example of how glass can capture color, form and interior composition.

Visit Sean at booth #9 at the fabulous ACGA Clay & Glass Festival coming back to the Palo Alto Art Center the weekend of July 11-12, 2026, with 130+ of California’s most celebrated artists.

Come for the art, stay for the Throwdown and demos. Valet parking, food trucks, and Clay for All.More information at link in bio.

Featured: Sean Alcala:  https://alcaladesigns.com

@paloaltoartcenter  @theacga #craftinamerica #handwork2026

M&S Schmalberg Flowers

A glimpse into the handmade process at M&S Schmalberg, the last remaining fabric flower factory in the United States. Starting with a simple piece of fabric, the video follows the transformation through vintage die cutting, embossing, and hand assembly, ending with a finished flower made entirely by hand in New York City.

Since its founding in 1985, Visions Museum of Textile Art has attracted a vibrant textile art scene in San Diego, California. In 2007, when volunteers organized a community build and created our permanent location in the Arts District Liberty Station in San Diego, California, our space invited new approaches to contemporary textile art. 

This exhibition showcases the creativity and innovation of San Diego’s textile artists, remembering that the textile tradition in San Diego dates back to the indigenous Kumeyaay. Artist Rebecca Smith utilizes her signature transparency weaving technique to create artworks whose intricate shadows rival the beauty of the artworks themselves.

Fiber Artist Talk by Barbara Danzi in Los Angeles June 28, 2026 at TAG Gallery. Discussing her exhibit of contemporary abstract quilts composed of seemingly hand drawn lines, some traditional quilt history including the American Bicentennial, some whimsical lines of poetry, and acknowledgement of fiber art and quilting communities.

What’s My Line? explores the personality of lines through fabric and stitching. Lines can evoke feelings of power or serenity, a sense of direction, rhythm or abundance. I create the lines by hand cutting solid-colored fabric with gestural arm movements. I stitch the fabric pieces together using my sewing machine, creating seam lines that preserve the look of hand-drawn lines. I then add quilting stitches, either in straight lines or by drawing leaves or other designs which add layers of meaning to each composition. For this exhibit I created whimsical compositions drawn from the cultural and linguistic associations of lines. For nature lovers there is tree line, ridge line, coastline, shoreline. City dwellers will appreciate skyline, powerline, pipeline, trainline, fenceline and lane line. Rounding out the collection are line dance, hemline, line of scrimmage, headline, and since this is LA, “forgot my lines.”

Together, the works consider line as both a visual structure and a cultural metaphor. Quilts are available for sale. Additional quilt photos can be viewed on my website https://barbaradanzi.com

Since its founding in 1985, Visions Museum of Textile Art has attracted a vibrant textile art scene in San Diego, California. In 2007, when volunteers organized a community build and created our permanent location in the Arts District Liberty Station in San Diego, California, our space invited new approaches to contemporary textile art.

This exhibition showcases the creativity and innovation of San Diego’s textile artists, remembering that the textile tradition in San Diego dates back to the indigenous Kumeyaay. Artist Nancy Lemke draws on her own experience and playful style to create stunning art quilts.

In this short video, Hannah and Alana of Nicholson van Altena Glass create a California Poppy Vessel from their Cactus Vessel Series. During the video, Alana explains how the women began their journey in glass and what they hope to achieve with their artwork.

Originally presented on Zoom Sunday, April 26 2026

We will take a look at the key work that has shaped Kristina’s career as an artist to date. This talk is open to the public and part of Handwork 2026. Kristina is a minimalist ceramic artist based in Tacoma and Los Alamos, CA, making sculptural and functional work, incorporating concepts and ideas from social commentary and has been in the NWDC since 2023.

In this recording, rosemaler Louise Bath shares the remarkable artwork and life stories of 15 Vesterheim Gold Medalist rosemalers (Norwegian decorative painting).

Every other year, Vesterheim hosts a judeged show The National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition featuring contemporary artists who create folk art rooted in the Norwegian traditions of rosemaling, woodworking, weaving, metalworking, and knifemaking.

Artists submit work for evaluation by a team of judges, who offer feedback on their entries and award ribbons, which carry points that accumulate toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Over 150 artists are now Vesterheim Gold Medalists, and inspiring stories celebrate and uplift Norwegian-American folk art.

Discover the rich history and enduring beauty of the cyanotype process through the work of featured artist Shane Booth. Derived from the Ancient Greek words kyáneos (“dark blue”) and týpos (“mark” or “impression”), cyanotype is one of the earliest photographic printing processes, often recognized for its striking blueprint-blue images. Invented in 1842 by astronomer and chemist Sir John Frederick William Herschel, the process gained popularity in the early 20th century because of its affordability and simplicity, becoming a favorite among amateur photographers and textile artists alike. Over time, cyanotypes found their way beyond photography and into decorative arts, appearing on fabrics, quilts, lampshades, pillows, and other household objects. Today, contemporary artists continue to reinvent the medium, exploring its unique ability to merge photography, printmaking, and textile traditions. In this video, we spotlight the work of Shane Booth, whose innovative approach demonstrates the continued evolution of cyanotype as a powerful artistic practice.

Laurie Logan Brayshaw, Director of Sponsored Programs at IAIA on their land grant program. Bonus video from the WEST episode. PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

Archival courtesy of IAIA.

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All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
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The Workhouse Arts Center, a historic landmark transformed into a thriving hub for contemporary art and craft. We invite viewers to explore our dynamic campus, where the “handwork” of 2026 comes alive through professional artist studios, immersive exhibitions, and hands-on art and craft education programs.

From intricate technical demonstrations to the broad variety of our public attractions, our mission is to foster a diverse and accessible community for the arts in America.

Artist Daniel McCoy Jr and artist/faculty emerita Linda Lomahaftewa on the IAIA community. Bonus video from the WEST episode, PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

Images courtesy of IAIA Archives, Santa Fe, NM, Institute of American Indian Arts, IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM, Hecho a Mano gallery & Daniel McCoy Jr.

For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org.
All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
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Watch as we take you inside the studios—and the vibrant community—of Pittsburgh Glass Center, located in Pittsburgh’s East End.

Celebrating 25 years in 2026, Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) is a nonprofit, public access glass art center where anyone can take classes, explore the contemporary glass gallery, shop for glass gifts, and watch live glassblowing demonstrations.

Since its opening, PGC has educated over 750,000 individuals, contributed to the ongoing development of the city’s East End, and made Pittsburgh a significant hub in the international studio glass community. A multimillion-dollar expansion in 2024 nearly doubled its capacity, allowing it to meet the increasing demand for glass programs and studios.

PGC continues to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages everyone, from the casually curious to the master artist, to learn, create, and be inspired by glass.

25 years: Still Glowing, Still Growing

We speak with three generations at the Institution of American Indian Arts. Linda Lomahaftewa is faculty emerita, her daughter Tatiana is a curator of collections at IAIA MoCNA, and Tatiana’s daughter, Amanda is a IAIA student. Bonus video from the WEST episode. PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

Archival courtesy of IAIA and IAIA Archives.

For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org.
All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
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At the Institute of American Indian Arts Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, they showcase Native American art and their collection houses over 7,000 contemporary Native American art pieces. Bonus video from the WEST episode, PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

Images courtesy of IAIA and IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM.

For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org.
All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
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Institute of American Indian Art student Whisper Crow Dog and IAIA graduate Terran Last Gun on ledger art. Bonus video from the WEST episode, PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Terran Last Gun.

For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org.
All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
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Meskwaki artist and IAIA student Kayla Wanatee on her undergraduate exhibition and art. Bonus video from the WEST episode. PBS premiere December 19, 2025.

For more info about Craft in America, visit www.craftinamerica.org.
All Craft in America episodes are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Craft in America’s mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media.
Support our exploration and celebration of the handmade.
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The Workhouse Arts Center, a historic landmark transformed into a thriving hub for contemporary art and craft. We invite viewers to explore our dynamic campus, where the “handwork” of 2026 comes alive through professional artist studios, immersive exhibitions, and hands-on art and craft education programs.

From intricate technical demonstrations to the broad variety of our public attractions, our mission is to foster a diverse and accessible community for the arts in America.

Baltimore Clayworks is a community-centered ceramics institution in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Our organization was founded by nine artists in 1980 and in 1984 received its nonprofit 501(c)3 status.

We are known for our attentiveness to our city, and possess a national and international reputation for artistic excellence, artists’ support, and community involvement. We envision a welcoming and creative community where all people can access and experience joy through clay.

Our mission is to develop, sustain, and promote an artist-centered community that provides outstanding educational, artistic, and collaborative programs in the ceramic arts. Its core values are artist-centeredness, excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and joy.

Whether you’re drawn to history, design, food, language, or simply a beautiful place to spend an afternoon, the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis has something for you. Explore the stunning Turnblad Mansion, one of the most remarkable historic homes in the Midwest. Wander through world-class Nordic design exhibitions. Savor Scandinavian-inspired dishes at our café. Browse unique gifts and books in the shop. Join a class, attend a festival, or simply soak in the architecture.

ASI is a gathering place for curious minds, culture lovers, families, and anyone eager to explore the connections between Scandinavian heritage and the world we share today. Open to all — members and first-time visitors alike.

Come see what’s waiting for you.

Explore the handmade and embrace your inner maker with hands-on workshops, meet-ups, and lectures on the past, present, and future of Nordic handcraft at the American Swedish Institute.

These programs invite makers of all backgrounds to build community, practice folk arts, and share innovative and creative approaches to woodcarving, basketry, textiles, and more, inspired by the Swedish tradition of slöjd.

Meet Catie Newell, one of the artists who has made The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass her creative home.

The Studio’s Artist-in-Residence program brings artists from around the world to Corning, NY, giving them uninterrupted time to explore new techniques or push the boundaries of their practice with support from the immense resources of the world’s leading glass museum.

Lowell’s Boat Shop builds and restores wooden boats for clients as we’ve done since 1793, but we also teach a variety of classes to welcome both beginners and experienced woodworkers who want to hone their skills. The week-long class for adults featured in this video is “Building the Peapod Dory“, and we look to give each student the opportunity to put their hand in every step of the building process as the boat comes together.

Other classes we’ve had in the recent past include make-your-own charcuterie board, building a toolbox, basic navigation on the water, and building a kid-sized rocking boat (similar to a rocking horse).

In this short video, Hannah and Alana of Nicholson van Altena Glass create a California Poppy Vessel from their Cactus Vessel Series. During the video, Alana explains how the women began their journey in glass and what they hope to achieve with their artwork.

Nest is a nonprofit that understands the importance of handcraft and the meaning it can hold for every life it touches. By uplifting and investing in diverse artisans, their stories, and their handcraft, Nest creates ripples of impact that ensure the world is not only more beautiful, but more equitable and sustainable too.

Informed by artisan and maker perspectives, Nest’s programs are thoughtfully designed to prepare creative entrepreneurs with the training, resources, and opportunities they need to grow and sustain their businesses. And, the best part is – all are provided at no cost for makers and artisans ensuring accessibility, equitable, and sustainable access!

Visit buildanest.org to learn more!