By George Hart for the Museum of Mathematics The Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher has inspired many people to create mathematical artwork.ย This elegant cut-and-fold paper model of Escher’s famous lithograph, Relativity, is a virtuoso homage to Escher’s genius. Bryan Peele designed this construction, which is cut from a single sheet of 8.5 by 11 […]
Cathy Callahan’s new book, Vintage Craft Workshop, is a celebration of both the crafts and the women who brought them to popularity. Try this project excerpt!
If you’re a creative searching for concrete, useful small business education, you’ll want to check out the Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs, coming up in San Francisco August 5-7. This event brings together professionals from a wide variety of creative disciplines, including Jenny Hart, Meg Mateo-Ilasco, Willo O’Brien, Danielle Maveal, and many others. The three-day schedule […]
Our hearts have been with all those affected by the tornadoes across the southeastern United States in April. We’ve scouted out several crafty outreach efforts for folks in the area and wanted to share them with you. If you have come across any we’ve missed, please let us know in the comments! Indie N.C. is […]
From Parsons Design and Technology in NYC: An exhibition of interactive installations, mobile and web-based platforms, games, product designs, and time-based media will be on view in Kellen Gallery through May 23 and explore the uses of analog and digital media. Alongside the exhibition, students and design practitioners will lead a series of panel discussions […]
Twin Cities Maker, the organization that rents the Hack Factory hackerspace in Minneapolis, may be homeless without your help.
I think it’s safe to describe Ryan Palser as a “replica video game prop master” at this point. Those of you who enjoyed his fantastic Fallout 3 replica weapons last summer will probably also enjoy his exquisitely crafted Portal turret replica. going on.
