#CraftinAmerica - non-profit org on a mission to promote original handcrafted work through exhibits, educational programs, and our documentary series on @PBS.

8415 W Third St Los Angeles CA
Joined December 2012
This Winter / Spring the Craft Center is exhibiting cross-cultural featherwork art from Boris Huang and Chris Maynard. From our Craft Center Library we've curated this interactive featherwork book display & accompanying blogpost-- come read with us!: craftinamerica.org/blog/wint…
4
78
Craft in America's Craft in Schools program returns this fall! Our education programs promote craft in public, underserved schools in the greater Los Angeles area w/ visits to our exhibitions&hands-on workshops led by acclaimed craft artists. Learn more: [email protected]
1
3
132
What is all possible in a long art career? Find out about Larry White’s varied accomplishments and explorations over 50 years of art making, starting with woodworking with Sam Maloof. In person or online—be inspired! Sat. Aug. 17, 11-12 PST Visit craftinamerica.org/event
3
122
How can woodworking can tie into identity? LA artists Martin Alexander and Lauren Verdugo explore this question, creating thought-provoking pieces that blend metaphor and craft. Listen in to their upcoming online talk to learn more. Thurs. Aug. 29, 2-3pm on Zoom.
1
3
99
Upcoming Children's Event: CRAFT STORY TIME! 08/09/24, 2-3 pm (free, ages 2-7) craftinamerica.org/event/cra…
74
Craft in America retweeted
8/5: NEST Heritage Craft Prize for women from the West (<$25k) @CraftinAmerica buildanest.org/2024-heritage…
1
2
3
247
Los Angeles-based artists Reuben Foat and Ryan Taber will talk about their shared interest in reconsidering historic furniture processes, and their perspectives on furniture education approaches and opportunities. Wednesday July 24, 2-3pm on Zoom. Register on our site.
2
67
Drop-In Fun: Summer ‘24 Family Activities at Craft in America! For our summer wood-exhibition, youth ages 3-15 can enjoy: - a coloring station - a playful scavenger-hunt - intro to woodworking ideas - short technique-video clips on craft technique - small prizes, & more!
1
1
93
Frame Loom Workshop at the Center Saturday July 13 with Lesley-Kice Nishigawara! $150–materials and loom included. Weaving on a small portable frame loom is a great way to learn the principles of weaving without a lot of fuss. Its size also allows for freedom with materials.
1
1
114
Learn how to weave on a small portable frame loom! This little loom can satisfy both meditative and spontaneous creative efforts. Lesley-Kice Nishigawara will return this summer to teach this popular workshop at our Center. Saturday July 13 $150. Materials + loom included.
1
76
Craft in America retweeted
GAYLE ON THE GO! 🚙 Building Blocks: Process and Wood Craft in America 8415 West Third Street Los Angeles 323 951 0610 craftinamerica.org BUILDING BLOCKS: PROCESS & WOOD is new at Craft in America. This is a Los Angeles exhibit of woodwork and furniture-based sculpture made by seven leading Southern California based artists. #craftinamerica @CraftinAmerica
1
1
80
Don't miss the chance to meet some of the woodworking artists in "Building Blocks: Process & Wood." Opening reception, Saturday, June 8, 3:00–5:00pm. Drop in to see some dramatic handmade furniture plus other expertly crafted pieces! Image: Lauren Verdugo
58
We have a busy Saturday this June 8th! In the morning, come craft with us during our Craft Circle, 10:00am–1:00pm. Please rsvp if you’d like to join! craftinamerica.org/event/cra… Then we have an opening for “Building Blocks: Process & Wood.” Come celebrate with the artists from 3-5!
1
102
Stephen Edwards talks about how his experience as a surfer and his observations of the ocean inform his glass sculpture. The transformation of molten glass into a crystalline solid comes the closest for him to capturing the light and layers of color of the water. Ends May 25!
1
87
John Luebtow envisioned his experiments in slumping glass at large scale, so he built his own oversized kiln. By laying a 1-inch thick piece of sheet glass over pipes of varying diameters and then subjecting it to high heat, it results in the properly-sized series of curves.
1
1
65
Between the Lines runs through May 25!
30