In “My Neighbor’s Garden,” an installation at Madison Square Park, Sheila Pepe uses the humble art of crochet to shape space and build community.
Tag: Handicrafts
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Can Old-World Horezu Pottery Survive Modern Tastes?
A style of pottery made for centuries in a small Romanian town has recently become a hot commodity.
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For Freeman Vines, Guitar Making Is a Way of Life
“To somebody else, it’s just some wood glued together,” Freeman Vines, 80, said. “To me, it’s something else.”
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Is It Rude to Knit During Virtual Meetings?
An official in Wales was called out for knitting in a virtual meeting, setting off a debate over etiquette. Experts say the fine-motor movement activates the parts of the brain used for focus.
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The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival Draws Younger Fans
The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, long home to 4-H clubs and livestock hawkers, is drawing new attendees.