The Craftsmanship Initiative

Craftsmanship

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Welcome to our podcast! Craftsmanship is a not-for-profit, multimedia magazine focusing on in-depth profiles of intriguing artisans and innovators across the globe — the movers and makers who are creating a world built to last. To support this project, please consider making a donation — it's tax-deductible! www.craftsmanship.net/donate

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The Art of the Joke 24.05.2019 22:12

When you watch masterful stand-up comics perform, they seem just naturally hilarious. Don’t kid yourself; this is hard work — a craft like making anything else of value. "The Art of the Joke" , written by David Munro , originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly , a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You can find many more storie...

Eco-Fashion's Animal Rights Delusion 08.02.2019 34:51

In this exploration of the hidden stories behind materials such as wool and rayon, silk and polyester, and vegan leather, Alden Wicker — a frequent writer, blogger, and speaker on sustainable fashion — finds some inconvenient truths about the animal rights movement. "Eco-Fashion's Animal Rights Delusion" , written by Alden Wicker , originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly , a...

The Drought Fighter 31.01.2019 1:07:06

Could a small, controversial farmer in California have found the most effective way to grow food in a warming world? With only minimal irrigation, and gross profits of more than $100,000 an acre, Paul Kaiser certainly thinks so. "The Drought Fighter" , written by Todd Oppenheimer , originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly , a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, a...