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There are a number of essays by contemporary thinkers, writers and makers addressing a variety of aspects of craft on the Canadian Crafts Federation website. These articles were commissioned by the CCF as part of their Craft Year 2007 celebration, a project overseen by Maegen Black (many thanks!!!) As many of us know, work that is not written about is invisible, and the CCF is owed a big thank you for their efforts to support and further critical dialogue about craft. While a few of the articles are media-specific, most are not, which is why I am sending the link to so many of you-makers, writers, educators, in the hopes that they will be of interest to you in your work and practice.

I also would like to personally thank those makers who generously allowed me to write about their work. It was a privilege to speak with and write about these artists. Be sure to check Bettina Matzkuhn’s article in addition to my discussion of her work. And please share this link with students, friends or anyone interested in contemporary Canadian craft.

To access articles, go to: http://www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca/craft_year_2007/index.shtml
Click on “Online Library–Commissioned” to see the articles listed.