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Extraordinary exhibition celebrates millennia of master woodworking in Japan

Creative Boom

A new exhibition at Japan House London traces the development of an astonishing craft tradition, originating in Japan's Hida region and dating back over 1,300 years. Starting with the wood itself, the free exhibition explores tools, techniques and products synonymous with Hida's woodworking heritage. Photo by Igarashi Junya.

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Peters Valley School of Craft Offers Fine Craft Programming in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

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From novices to advanced artists, all are invited to gather for weekend or week-long workshops for an immersive experience like no other. Proceeds from all sales support independent working artists and Peters Valley’s educational programs. to 6 p.m., or visit PetersValleyGallery.org to shop online. At our Sally D.

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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

Creative Boom

This project evolved into 'visible mending' workshops in her open studio at the The Museum of Design and Applied Arts in 2021. The workshop, in which participants personalise items of clothing and play creatively with mending techniques on their own knits, has now travelled to several European cities.

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Dear Earth: Artworks to inspire collective action, and promote care for our planet

Creative Boom

"The climate crisis is considered one of the most urgent issues of our time," says Marie-Charlotte Carrier, assistant curator of the Hayward Gallery's exhibition, Dear Earth: Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis, on until September. The exhibition positions art as a vehicle to provoke positive change. Naturally, it inspired this showcase."

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Ronan Mckenzie launches new arts space with joint exhibition

Creative Review

The exhibition comes as a collaboration between Mckenzie and multidisciplinary artist Joy Yamusangie, whose practice encompasses illustration, ceramics, text-based works and beyond. The exhibition marks one of many functions that Home will offer.

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Maine Media Workshops Have Taught Generations of Photographers. Now, They’re Celebrating 50 Years. (Sponsored)

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That first summer at Maine Media, Denny enrolled in workshops with Cig Harvey, Joyce Tenneson, Arno Rafael Minkkinen, and Brenton Hamilton. “So many seeds were planted during those workshops, both from a technical perspective and from an artistic one,” she remembers. © Frances F. Can you share one of their stories?

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InterAccess Media Arts Prize 2023 Programming

Creative Applications

InterAccess (CA) is pleased to announce the following upcoming programming, including exhibitions, an artist talk, and a workshop, in support of the 2023 Media Arts Prize.