The February/March 2017 issue of American Craft is all about wood, but like our editors, you might be surprised by what that means. Check out some reactions from our editors and watch the video trailer below.

"OK, true confession: I'm not a big fan of wood. It's brown, and I don't much care for brown. At the end of a woodworking class I once took, when everyone described how they were going to stain their footstools, I announced I'd be painting mine hot pink. All that aside, I loved this issue. There are so many artists doing fresh, sophisticated (even colorful) work in wood, and it was a great pleasure connecting with them." ~Monica Moses, editor in chief

"As an editor of a craft magazine, I tend to be drawn to more abstract themes – our social practice issue, our community issue. This issue was a wonderful reminder of what a powerful springboard starting from a single medium can be. And, that's really the power of craft, right? As a community, we're united around this material practice, a common starting point, and then everyone takes it in their own direction." ~Julie Hanus, senior editor

"It has been an unexpected joy to learn more about the tools artists use to create their work. Sculptor Robyn Horn's toolbox is particularly impressive – it includes a chainsaw with a 47-inch long bar! Be sure to check out our story "Tipping Point" to see a photo of her in action." ~Megan Guerber, assistant editor