Crafty Events

Exploratorium: Iron Science Teacher

Exploratorium: Iron Science Teacher

If you’re in the SF area, check out the Exploratorium’s “Iron Science Teacher” event (or watch the videos when they post’em) — Cheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off, where teachers compete before a live audience at the Exploratorium for the revered title, “Iron Science Teacher.” Parodying the cult Japanese TV program, Iron […]

Embroidered Bound Books by Jill Tarlau

From today’s SF Gate comes an article about Jill Tarlau of San Francisco who studied bookbinding in Paris, and has made 200 books in 21 years. From the article: Her signature is her exquisitely detailed embroidery, which she incorporates into the design of each uniquely sized, leather-bound book cover. She considers embroidered bookbindings to be […]

Made in Clay Exhibit in NY

“Made in Clay” is an annual exhibition and benefit sale featuring new work by over 40 studio potters and ceramic artists from across the country. The exhibit will be held at the Greenwich House Pottery, a non-profit ceramic arts center in NYC’s West Village. This year’s roster includes Ayumi Horie, Karen Swyler, Kari Radasch, Christa […]

Handmade music night! (photos)

Handmade music night! (photos)

The first of many get togethers @ the ETSY/MAKE offices was fantastic – special thanks to everyone who helped, brought projects and attended! ETSY – Link. Peter Kirn / Create Digital Music – Link. Eric Singer / LEMUR: League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots – Link. Popular Science – Link. Instructables – Link. MAKE & […]