For Everett Noel, the handcrafted is a way of life. In The Queue, the Northern California knife maker shares about his habit of trading work with other makers at craft shows, the collaborative projects he’s working on, and the unique settings in Northern California where he’s seen art exhibitions.

The ancient game of backgammon is thriving, thanks to legions of die-hard players and a handful of craftspeople who create elegant, intricate sets.

Kristina Batiste’s minimalist ceramics are a tactile invitation to conversation. In The Queue, the Tacoma, Washington–based artist shares about the minimalist artists who inspire her, her favorite everyday tools, and an artwork that stopped her in her tracks.

A young Northern California knife maker creates stunning blades—and an integrated artistic life—finding inspiration in the work of his heroes.

Ceramic artist Kristina Batiste creates tableware and sculptures imbued with a subtle yet formidable force.

Cedric Mitchell makes funky glassware and design objects that enhance the drinking experience. In The Queue, the Los Angeles–based glassblower and designer shares his dream collaborations, how chromotherapy principles guide his work, and the strengths of the craft community in LA.

Eric Meyer’s modest, nonmechanical workshop is maximized to design ingenious, handcrafted tools for his fellow woodworkers.

Ger Xiong illuminates the Hmong American experience through evocative jewelry and textiles that riff on traditional forms and patterns. In The Queue, the Minneapolis-based artist shares the family connections forged through embroidery, his plans for an upcoming residency, and outstanding contemporary Hmong artists.

Short bits on Maggie Thompson, Rammy Mohamed, Nathan Patrick White, and Dusty Thune.

This potter and educator says support for art and craft in Minnesota is “among the most robust in the country.”

Museums, galleries, schools, supply shops, and more that support craft in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

This Minneapolis-based woodworker, furniture maker, and designer builds interiors for local restaurants.