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Cairo’s New Brass Revivalists
In an city once known for its fine brasswork, Noha El Qahwagy is one of just a few Egyptian artisans crafting traditional brass pieces by hand today.
Mar 6
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Pauline Bartolone
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Woodworking vs. Perfection
Wood entices us with its natural beauty, usefulness, and endless variety. Yet, perhaps more than any other raw material, it defies the artisan's…
Feb 27
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Gary Rogowski
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 2
How did the wealth inequality that now plagues the U.S. get so bad?
Feb 20
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Todd Oppenheimer
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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"Tear Out Your Lawn," with Dr. Doug Tallamy
Aug 1, 2025
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Pauline Bartolone
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Calligraphy's Magicians
Jun 20, 2025
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Todd Oppenheimer
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The Last Jacquard Silk Weavers
Oct 10, 2025
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Anna Richards
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"Mending: An Ancient Craft for Modern Times"
Oct 6, 2023
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How Cairo’s Kids Learn Geometry: With a Chisel
Jan 9
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Pauline Bartolone
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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The Moral Lessons of a Fountain Pen
Mar 28, 2025
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Todd Oppenheimer
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John C. Campbell Folk School: 100 Years of Craft and Community, Now on Substack
John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, rings in a new century of Appalachian craft with a series of special events, a new course catalog, and a…
Feb 18
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Folk School Field Notes
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Chasing Powder, and Hand-Carving Wooden Skis in the French Alps
Peter Steltzner’s bespoke, handcrafted skis are coveted by freeride skiing enthusiasts. His path to crafting a living this way has also been something…
Feb 13
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Anna Richards
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Raising Corals in the New Age of Aquaria
In the U.S. alone, nearly 3 million homes have a saltwater aquarium. And globally, the market is worth billions of dollars. Could this booming hobby…
Feb 6
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Jeff Greenwald
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Making Noise: The Endangered Craft of Foley Sound
Using everything from cornstarch to coconut shells, Foley artists have been creating the invisible landscapes of cinema since the “talkies” were first…
Jan 30
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Jeff Greenwald
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 1
Strip-mining human labor isn’t sustainable. The values of craftsmanship have much to teach us about ensuring fair wages and a more equitable tax system…
Jan 23
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Todd Oppenheimer
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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My First Design
Gary Rogowski, a master woodworker and furniture designer (and longtime Craftsmanship collaborator) reflects on how his first handmade bench came into…
Jan 16
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Gary Rogowski
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How Cairo’s Kids Learn Geometry: With a Chisel
Inside a 250-year-old house in Cairo, patient teachers and traditional Islamic patterns offer students powerful lessons in craft, cultural knowledge—and…
Jan 9
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Pauline Bartolone
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Rediscovering the Craft of Slow Writing
A pen, a notebook, a vintage typewriter, some art supplies: A writer’s quest to reclaim her love of the craft opens up a new creative chapter (so to…
Jan 2
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Jennifer Berney
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What Science Says about Craft, Creativity, and Mental Health
For nearly 30 years, woodworking has provided Miles Boudreaux with purpose, connection, and a creative "fix." Now, science is catching up to what he’s…
Dec 26, 2025
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Pauline Bartolone
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Measuring by Eye
Gary Rogowski—woodworker, furniture-maker, author, and craftsman—muses on a skill of the trade that can take a lifetime to master.
Dec 19, 2025
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Gary Rogowski
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Calligraphy’s Hurdles
Picking up a longtime hobby, our publisher tries out some new calligraphy tools and techniques, only to find that mastering graceful script is…
Dec 12, 2025
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Todd Oppenheimer
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The Mad Science—and Master Craft—of Handblown Lab Glass
Where master craftsmanship meets cutting-edge science, it's the best of both worlds.
Dec 5, 2025
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Craftsmanship Magazine
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Jeff Greenwald
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