Crafts

Knit and Crochet Now Knit and Crochet Now- PBS television show. Includes free patterns, station listings, and DVD ordering. Yahoo Group: Debs Dishcloth Demons Yahoo Group: Debs Dishcloth Demons- Group that knits and crochets dishcloths. Bimonthly exchanges and events. Hook and Needles Hook and Needles- Crochet and knitting blog that includes tips, patterns, techniques, and reviews. Standards and Guidelines for Crochet and Knitting Standards and Guidelines for Crochet and Knitting- Includes abbreviations, sizing charts, yarn weights, downloadable symbols, tips for reading patterns, and advice for designers. Yarn Lovers Room Yarn Lovers Room- Free knitting and crochet patterns, tips, instructions, convert patterns, granny square swap, list of local groups, donation requests, and merchandise. Ravelry Ravelry- Community for knitters, crocheters, designers, spinners, and dyers to keep track of their yarn, tools, patterns, and projects. Ganoskin Ganoskin- Presents articles, tips, and book reviews relating to various aspects of the gem and jewelry businesses. AllModern.de AllModern.de- Vintage modernist jewelry: focus on artisan Scandinavian silver 1950s to 1980s. Filigree - Russian jewelry! Filigree - Russian jewelry!- Exhibition of handmade items by members of the Union Artists of Lithuania. Links to related sites. Warm Glass Warm Glass- Features an online tutorial forum and information on equipment, processes and techniques. Offers a technical book on warm glass. Wardell Publications Wardell Publications- Publisher of design, instructional, and pattern books. Art Glass World Art Glass World- Contains listings of associations, clubs, retail outlets and glass studios across the US, plus some free patterns and photo gallery. Silicon Folly Silicon Folly- Stone and glass work, including instruction manuals for stepping stones, stained glass and hot glass, and forums. JaM eton JaM eton- Offers British studio ceramics, glass and jewellery. Located in Windsor, UK. Turning Leaf Wood Art Turning Leaf Wood Art- Gallery displaying woodturnings, jewelry, paintings and pottery. Blue Ridge, Georgia. Sawdust & Glass Sawdust & Glass- Various crafts illustrated including stained glass, woodworking, woodturning and kiln creations. Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery- Gallery offers handmade crafts by regional and national artists. Review artist sampler and join the mailing list. Saluda, North Carolina. NC Crafts Gallery NC Crafts Gallery- Presents the work of different North Carolina artists in a special gallery show. Shows run from the first to the last day of each month. Vale Craft Gallery Vale Craft Gallery- Exhibits and sells contemporary American fine craft and sculpture including works in clay, fiber, metal, glass, wood and mixed media. Chicago, Illinois. Montpellier Gallery Montpellier Gallery- Exhibitions include printmaking, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and wood. Stratford upon Avon, UK. Lund Gallery Lund Gallery- Contemporary painting, ceramics and jewellery by artists and makers from across the UK. North Yorkshire. Godfrey & Watt Godfrey & Watt- Gallery displays a range of ceramics, jewellery, studio glass, sculpture, paintings and prints. Harrogate, UK. Ferrers Gallery Ferrers Gallery- British contemporary arts and crafts gallery. Leicestershire, UK. Bluestone Gallery Bluestone Gallery- Displays contemporary British crafts. Gallery located in Devizes England. del Mano Gallery del Mano Gallery- Exhibits museum quality craft works. Includes current exhibitions and schedule of events. Los Angeles, California. Yahoo Group: Hearts and Hands Yahoo Group: Hearts and Hands- Sharing charity crafting and cooking recipes and fellowship. Yahoo Group: Crafting For A Cause Yahoo Group: Crafting For A Cause- Nonprofit organization of crafters creating items for the Lakota on reservations in South Dakota and for pediatric patients in Sacramento, Calif… Yahoo Group: All Crafts 4 Charity Yahoo Group: All Crafts 4 Charity- Coordinates donations to organizations, supports buddy crafting. Ray of Hope Ray of Hope- Provides handmade babywear and cards to Leighton Hospital in Crewe, England. Includes patterns, sizing, and forum. Yahoo Group: Native American Support Yahoo Group: Native American Support- Group that crafts items for the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festivals Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festivals- Lists upcoming events in several states. Publishes flyers with details such as admission times and parking. Shipshewana On The Road Shipshewana On The Road- Promoter for events in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Listing of show dates for upcoming shows. Art and Soul Retreat Art and Soul Retreat- Fiber, paper, and fabric arts and beading retreats and workshops. Dates and location vary but include California, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Italy. Art Fair Calendar Art Fair Calendar- Free art fair events directory listings about fine art shows in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio. New England Craft Fairs New England Craft Fairs- Juried craft fairs shows festivals. Includes schedules and details for upcoming events and online craft shows. Events Management Group Events Management Group- Producers of juried fine art and craft shows in the Mid-Atlantic region. Includes schedules and general exhibitor information. Mike and Pat's Craft Fairs Mike and Pat's Craft Fairs- Juried shows in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Vermont. Includes schedules and details for upcoming events. Sugarloaf Craft Festivals Sugarloaf Craft Festivals- Promoters of juried shows in Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, and Washington, DC. Includes links to shows with detailed … Artrider Productions Artrider Productions- Listing of producer's upcoming shows in New York and New Jersey. Includes general and contact information about the shows. Castleberry Fairs and Festivals Castleberry Fairs and Festivals- Craft events in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. American Craft Council American Craft Council- Organization's listings of wholesale and retail events. Also information on the council. Northern California Enamel Guild Northern California Enamel Guild- Group active in promoting the art of enameling. Hosts conference, workshops, and displays examples of member's work. Glass On Metal - The Enamelist's Magazine Glass On Metal - The Enamelist's Magazine- Dedicated to enamels and enameling. A large compendium of techniques, ideas, research and technology, history, news and resources on vit… Margot Page - Enameling on Steel Margot Page - Enameling on Steel- Custom work mounted on a variety of media including vases, glass blocks, plates, canisters and jewelry. Designs include exotica of far away place… Ricky Frank Enamels Ricky Frank Enamels- Displays gold and silver cloisonne jewelry decorated with vitreous enamel. Includes information on technique, show listings, and new work. The Enamelist Society, Inc. The Enamelist Society, Inc.- A volunteer arts organization founded in 1987 for the purpose of promoting the art of enameling. Plique-a-Jour Enamels Plique-a-Jour Enamels- Enamel works and brief description of the plique-a-jour enameling technique. This is the style reminiscent of Art Nouveau and which resembles miniature stai… Society of Dutch Enamellers Society of Dutch Enamellers- Informative articles about enamelling and special techniques, book reviews, international list of suppliers, art gallery, diary of exhibitions, questi… Enamelist Enamelist- A look at enameling glass onto metal, through the work of artist Averill Shepps. Doll Artisan Guild Doll Artisan Guild- A worldwide membership organization dedicated to porcelain doll making. Site features membership information, events, seminars, supplies and techniques. Pensac…