Category Archives: Crafts in America

The Baltimore American Craft Council Show

Posted on February 27, 2012 by yaakov

I had the great fortune to attend the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore and I got paid to be a demonstrator too.  The Baltimore Area Turners were invited to come and demonstrate during the three days of the Retail … Continue reading →

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Paying it forward…. I hope

Posted on October 27, 2011 by yaakov

As you may, or may not know, I started a new business in August called the Maryland Artisan’s Guild, LLC (aka M.A.G.). So now I am going to make a shameless plug via my blog to make you aware of … Continue reading →

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Death of a Tradesman

Posted on December 30, 2010 by yaakov

Note: For all my friends who do not live in the United States of America, I’d like to know if you have the same problems. Preface: I am about to stand upon my soapbox, but I do have a point to … Continue reading →

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A New Breed of Woodworker?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by yaakov

What different times we live in. Our society has really changed in the past twenty to thirty years in so many ways. For example, the tradition of passing down a skill from father to son (or mother to daughter) seems … Continue reading →

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The Men Behind the Curtain

Posted on December 14, 2010 by yaakov

Of all the furniture styles, Arts & Crafts is my favorite. And of all the Arts & Crafts furniture styles, the Greene & Greene furniture is simply heaven sent (at least to me). I have a decent library of books … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes…. The Arts and Crafts Movement Today

Posted on November 18, 2010 by yaakov

As I stood in my shop yesterday watching the propane heater slowly die as the gas ran out, I took a good look around my shop. Dust, shavings, leaves and small chunks of wood all over the floor, it reminded me of a quote from … Continue reading →

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Oy, you’re killing me…

Posted on October 28, 2010 by yaakov

Today I received something in the snail mail that really bothered me. Some how my little custom shop received a furniture dealer catalog. Upon perusing the pages, I started looking at the pricing. After I shoved back in my bulging … Continue reading →

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I still like show and tell

Posted on October 14, 2010 by yaakov

I might be 46 years old, but I still like Show & Tell, especially Show & Tell night at the Baltimore Area Turners Club (B.A.T). The B.A.T. Club meets every month, and every other month is Show & Tell night. This … Continue reading →

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“Crafting a Nation” Conference in Washington DC

Posted on September 22, 2010 by yaakov

WHERE: Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and G Streets N.W., Washington D.C. WHEN: October 8, 2010 Friday, 9 am – 5 pm October 9, 2010 Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm COST: FREE To sign up … Continue reading →

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Buy American Crafts

Posted on September 15, 2010 by yaakov

I am a Jewish craftsman, and when I go to my local Judaica shops, I see something that bothers me; wooden Judaic items like shtenders, etrog boxes, grogers etc…. made in China. Just for the record, I have nothing against the … Continue reading →

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