Art Crafts
Art Crafts Folk art is craft from the past – history in an object. Whenever we admire a beautifully woven basket, a perfectly carved decoy duck or an exquisitely hand sewn quilt we are appreciating articles of folk art. But what exactly does the term “folk art” mean? Simply, it was adopted in America early [...]
Arts And Crafts Dining Table
Arts And Crafts Dining Table What is the function of a dining room? The obvious answer is that it’s a place to sit down and eat, but a dining room that includes Amish furniture is so much more than that. People can eat in the kitchen or the TV room, but the dining room makes [...]
Arts & Crafts Movement
Arts & Crafts Movement A cultural locus, Los Angeles, CA is known the world over for its vibrant arts & crafts scene. In the downtown area, the arts district was founded in 1976. Many artists gathered at the location, from nearby cities like Venice, Santa Monica and Long Beach. Professional and amateur artists sought and [...]
Summer Arts And Crafts
Summer Arts And Crafts It seems like last week we were taking down our Christmas trees, and now winter is over and the warm weather is already upon us. As our knitting thoughts turn to lighter patterns and more open-weave designs, the question that pops into my mind more than any other is.. just which [...]
Folk Art
Folk Art Local musicians to play at Albuquerque Folk Fest This weekend’s Albuquerque Folk Festival will bring a wide range of musical talent for people to tap their toes to different kinds of music and entertainment for all ages. Americana Important Christies silver furniture Folk Art JANUARY 2012 AMERICAN US $17.99 Antique Vintage Tramp Folk [...]