Craft klatch
Our pal Andrew Wagner (formerly of Dwell) has taken the helm at American Craft magazine, and we’re expecting great things from the re-launch. As part of the kick-off, Wagner has organized a series of talks in New York and San Francisco. The fun starts tomorrow night (7/26/07), when the Reverend Callie Janoff of NYC’s Church of Craft and Hodge Podge clothing designer Cal Patch sound off on the Do-It-Yourself renaissance and how they’re converting, inspiring, educating, and creating the next wave of craft lovers.
Next up:
(NYC)
Blogging the Handmade: Creating Community, Conversation & Commerce
Brooklyn gallery owners Amy Shaw (Greenjeans) and Rena Tom (Rare Device) speak about their blogs and how they’re linking craft and design lovers to build communities smitten with unique handmade objects.
WHEN: Thursday, September 20th, 6-7 p.m., reception to follow
WHERE: 72 Spring Street, 6th Floor
RSVP: education@craftcouncil.org
(SF)
Preview American Craft’s new look and editorial direction with editor-in-chief Andrew Wagner and listen in on a panel discussion about the convergence of craft and design. Panelists include Sam Grawe, editor-in-chief of Dwell, (yours truly!) Shoshana Berger, editor-in-chief of ReadyMade, Laura Thomas of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Home & Garden Section, and Donald Fort Escue of the California College of the Arts.
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2007 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. presentation
WHERE: The Golden Gate Room at the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
RSVP: by July 27 to ahenry@craftcouncil.org
