| Mix some crafts, mud, fun and sun and you get a big crowd for Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal HANNIBAL, Mo. -- For Lisa Steinman, the annual rite of summer that is National Tom Sawyer Days has become a part of her family's life. "I come every year," the Hannibal resident said. "I'm 46 years old and I've been coming for ... 46 years. whig.com |
Recycle old sails at Sandwich Arts& Crafts Festival Chatham-based Sea Fever Gear will be at the Sandwich Arts & Crafts Festival. wickedlocal.com |
Shinya Kimura shinya kimura @ chabott engineering from Henrik Hansen on Vimeo.I have a spectacular craftsman to share with you this Monday -- Japanese-born custom motorcycle builder, Shinya Kimura. Kimura made a name for himself as founder of the shop Zero Engineering, where his streamlined aesthetic turned vintage bikes into a "no frills minimalistic" functional artistry known as Zero-style.A Zero-style bike is typically based around a rigid gooseneck, a pre-1984 Harley Davidson engine, springer front end, spoked wheels and often includes parts of the bike remaining in bare metal. The inspiration came from wabi sabi (austere refinement) and the beauty of the raw materials and incorporating the essence of wa (harmony) into his designs. Today, Kimura runs his own workshop, Chabott Engineering, in the California desert town of Azusa. Watch more Kimura videos here. And follow him on his blog. Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Video | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Annual festival offers music, crafts, food, lore GARARDS FORT - Those who flocked to the White Bridge near Garards Fort on Saturday were treated to a variety of music, crafts, food and entertainment. It was the 40th edition of the Covered Bridge Festival, in which 10 covered bridges in Greene and Washington counties are featured. The White Bridge, constructed in 1919 and refurbished in 2008, is twice the focal point of the weekend when a Civil ... heraldstandard.com |
Spice Skulls Helen Altman cast these skull forms from different spices and glue. They're amazing to see in person! They'll be at the Dead or Alive exhibit in NYC until October 24.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |