One Man’s Clay is Another Man’s Medium of Social Justice
byJim McDowell finishes all of his face jugs with anti-slavery messages and commentary on modern issues in honor of Slave Potter Dave, who inscribed…
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Former Rogue Yogi Turns Negative Space Into a Positive
byThe fluidly named John Nelson-Batovsky has a knack for finding his own way. When he was a teenager, he taught himself how to play…
How a Savvy Business Player Rocked the World of a Talented Chairmaker
byBrian Boggs was in his early 20s when he happened across John D. Alexander’s book Make a Chair from a Tree. Today, three decades…
A Good Shadowbox Makes That Third-Place Ribbon Worth It
bySailing on the open water has always been a dangerous business. Maritime lore is filled with omens ranging from the monstrous Kraken of Greek…
He Puts Together Weirdly Beautiful Bedfellows
byThe Large Hadron is the most powerful particle collider in the world. “Just for fun,” says Morgan Santander, “imagine dumping random s**t from an…
When Jousting Wrecked His Shoulder, He Braced for a New Career
byFor John Gruber, mastering the arcane craft of was a long, complex process, kind of like the medieval era itself. But the inspiration hit…
His Found Objects End Up in Keepsake Boxes
byStanding in the middle of the stream, Jason Janow tucks his fly rod under his arm, reaches into the water, and picks up a…
Spiritual Painter Literally Strikes Gold
by“It is much easier to paint what you think you see,” says Grace Carol Bomer. “But how do you paint invisible spiritual truths?” This…
The Bees Showed Her What All the Buzz Was About
byLots of folks claim they felt “called” to move to Asheville. For Beatriz “Bea” Lothrop, the reasons were vague, but the impulse was urgent….
A Milliner’s Exotic Advantage
byWhile some fiber artists might recall American pioneer ancestors at the spinning wheel, Martha Shanks, the creator of NozamaHats, has an exotic advantage. Raised…