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1+ day, 13+ hour ago (72+ words) Dong Ho folk paintings have been part of Vietnam's culture for centuries. The art form is known for its use of separate woodblocks, one for each color, pressed onto paper to create an image. Today, only a small number of artisans continue the practice as they work to preserve the tradition in a rapidly modernizing society. (AP video by Hau Dinh) Vietnamese artisans preserve the centuries-old art of woodblock painting...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago (713+ words) Folk art wood carver Jim Davison of Winchester has been plying his craft for 40 years. He's shown in the kitchen of his home with one of the many alligators he has carved. Many of his creations start as lumber to which he then adds items he finds in nature such as twigs, branches and rose thorns. Jim Davison holds a bird tree he carved. He found the branch on a path near his home. Folk art wood carver Jim Davison of Winchester turns wood into people and animals. Jim Davison added thorns from a rose bush to the back and tail of a dragon he carved. Davison often uses plant material he finds to embellish his creations. Forty years ago, Jim Davison and his wife, Jeanne, were at an antiques show in Howard County, Maryland, when a hand-carved, wooden rendering…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago (421+ words) The exhibition was curated by Eric Vogel and Thomas Szolwinski with Jennifer Gray. Szolwinski, who is curator of architecture and design at MOWA, notes that while Wright has been the subject of dozens of exhibitions and more than a thousand books, this is the first exhibit exclusively devoted to his chairs and the first exhibit on the Wisconsin-born architect at the museum." There are two types of chairs: comfortable ones and the other kind. To their credit, the curators of the exhibit don't try to save the famed architect from himself, including Wright's frank admission: "Well, I don't design chairs to be comfortable to people; I design chairs to dignify man." Wright designed some 800 individual pieces of furniture, including 200 chairs, during his long career, but it's rare to come across his furniture outside the context of buildings he designed." For…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (491+ words) Published 9:30 am Friday, November 28, 2025 Olive-wood carvings, embroidery and other items handmade by Palestinian artisans will be available for purchase from 2-4:30 p.m. Nov. 29 , 2025 at Peninsula United Church (2756 127 St.), during the Palestinian Craft Faire. (Janice Young/Contributed to Peace Arch News) A craft fair this Saturday (Nov. 29) at Peninsula United Church in South Surrey is a chance for people to make an impact not just on their holiday shopping list, but on the lives of artists thousands of miles away who, due to the ongoing violence in Gaza, are struggling to make ends meet. Palestinians in the West Bank whose livelihood relies heavily on tourism have seen their incomes decimated by the conflict, explained Janice Young, a retired PUC minister who now worships at The Church at South Point. Noting the number of tourists to the area has "plunged," Young described the upcoming…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (593+ words) This holiday season, meet your makers. Not the algorithms, not the big-box brands. The people. The ones screen-printing in converted garages, concocting soaps made from locally sourced materials, drawing meticulously detailed artwork after the kids are asleep. When you buy from them, the gift doesn't stop at the wrapping paper. Your money loops back into the local economy. It fuels the maker culture the Hudson Valley has been known for over many decades." The Hudson Valley Hullabaloo in Kingston features more than 75 makers, vintage vendors and micro-entrepreneurs from Ulster County and across the valley, all under one very busy roof. It's loud, bright, and shoulder-to-shoulder, a weekend where shoppers line up not just for candles and ceramics, but for the chance to shake hands with the people who made them. At Phoenicia Soap, owner Barbara Mansfield can trace her products…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (696+ words) Folk art wood carver Jim Davison of Winchester has been plying his craft for 40 years. He's shown in the kitchen of his home with one of the many alligators he has carved. Many of his creations start as lumber to which he then adds items he finds in nature such as twigs, branches and rose thorns. Jim Davison holds a bird tree he carved. He found the branch on a path near his home." Jim Davison added thorns from a rose bush to the back and tail of a dragon he" carved. Davison often uses plant material he finds to embellish his creations." Folk art wood carver Jim Davison of Winchester turns wood into people and animals." WINCHESTER " Forty years ago, Jim Davison and his wife, Jeanne, were at an antiques show in Howard County, Maryland, when a hand-carved, wooden…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (952+ words) The synergy of about 30 local artisans working in close proximity in the Alameda Point Studios is practical and profoundly meaningful. In addition to spaces for individual resident businesses, membership options include one for young people fresh out of art or trade schools hoping to access professional fabrication tools ranging from a 36-inch band saw to a belt sander that's just as wide to a spray booth, a heated drying room and more. Many of the artists share some common denominators: making things by hand, primarily using recycled, found or reclaimed materials; and relying whenever possible on local sources for materials or specialized fabrication services. Custom furniture designer and sculptor JP Frary, in addition to basing his practice at the studio, is the facility's manager. "The greatest part is 30 different people, all with unique skills and histories," Frary said in a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (507+ words) As an engineer, Bob worked on everything from auto parts to oil rigs. The carpentry business that followed was hugely enjoyable but not particularly lucrative, so he supported his passion with consultancy work. How To DIY A Wooden Box From A Single Piece Of Wood (If You Have The Right Tools) A wooden box can be anything from a simple container for storing bits and pieces to an elaborately handcrafted piece for jewelry. Joanna Gaines' stunning storage solution that doubles as decor uses basic boxes to great effect, and there's a DIY method to make them in a variety of sizes from a single piece of wood. However, you do need the right tools. Fortunately, these can be quite affordable when compared with some of the tools worth investing in to start woodworking at home. What you'll need is a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (952+ words) The synergy of about 30 local artisans working in close proximity in the Alameda Point Studios is practical and profoundly meaningful. In addition to spaces for individual resident businesses, membership options include one for young people fresh out of art or trade schools hoping to access professional fabrication tools ranging from a 36-inch band saw to a belt sander that's just as wide to a spray booth, a heated drying room and more. Many of the artists share some common denominators: making things by hand, primarily using recycled, found or reclaimed materials; and relying whenever possible on local sources for materials or specialized fabrication services. Custom furniture designer and sculptor JP Frary, in addition to basing his practice at the studio, is the facility's manager. "The greatest part is 30 different people, all with unique skills and histories," Frary said in a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (584+ words) Two years ago, the Pleasant Valley girls wrestling program was still finding its footing. Now, under head coach James Weiss, the Bears no longer look like newcomers. They look like wrestlers. With nearly the entire roster returning and a clearer identity taking hold, Weiss enters the new season confident that the group's growth " both technical and mental " will translate into one of Pleasant Valley's most competitive years yet. "In that room right now, they look like wrestlers," Weiss said. "Last year it took time just to teach positions and introduce what wrestling is. Now they're wrestling. They actually know how to wrestle." The Bears' improvement is the product of continuity. The majority of the 202526 varsity roster features familiar faces, and many have now been with Weiss for two or three seasons. That experience is paired with targeted competition " Weiss increased…...