Building a Craftscape: What is a Field and Who Does It Include

Link: Building a Craftscape: What is a Field and Who Does It Include

warren wilson college

There is no single history of craft. Craft is at the core of cultural knowledge, learning between generations, and community connections. Although museums and academia are considered cultural centers, these spaces do not include the breadth and depth of craft histories. In this webinar, Namita Gupta Wiggers discusses how building a craftscape moves us from inviting people to have a seat at the table to rethinking the table itself. What is possible when we shift our thinking towards building a field connected to the lands beneath our feet?