When the Clay Studio planned a move to a new part of Philadelphia, the staff thought to ask – rather than tell – their new neighbors what they wanted. Curator Jennifer Zwilling shares her experience.

Tools can be a big investment, but that doesn’t make them precious. Metalsmith Andy Cooperman argues for makers to use, rather than worship, their tools.

Shedding light on an overlooked master helped woodworker Craig Edelbrock tap into his own creativity.

It started as his daily art practice three years ago. Now Michael Gump can’t seem to stop whipping up disguises.

Artist Stanton Hunter delves into the meaning of home and homelessness.

Being raised by artists isn’t always easy, but one maker’s relationship with his father helped show him the way with his own child.

Don’t undervalue what you do, says badass Joyce J. Scott.

Baltimore furniture maker Sarah Marriage on sexism in the woodshop and why she created a place for women to take risks and build experience.

Should an artist in his 70s confine himself to his comfort zone? One master says no.

A longtime arts worker urges institutions to rethink their inclusion efforts.