Archive for 'Crafts'
North Carolina Pottery on PBS Tonight
The American craft tradition did not just appear, fully-formed and mature. Where have our craft practices come from? How does the tradition continue? Tonight at 8pm on PBS-TV, the Peabody award-winning series CRAFT IN AMERICA will feature several craft experts on the segment titled, “Origins.” Each of the artists featured in “Origins” ties their work [...]
Posted: October 7th, 2009 under Crafts, North Carolina.
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Tar Heel Trek: Davidson County
Continuing along the North Carolina piedmont, Davidson County is worthy of a pitstop. Founded in 1822 and named for Revolutionary War General William Lee Davidson, Davidson County is home to many unique and historical sites.
North Carolina is well known for it’s barbecue, but none is quite like the kind you get in Lexington–defining its own [...]
Posted: June 18th, 2009 under American History, Birds & Birding, Cooking / Food, Crafts, Nature, North Carolina, Recipes, Travel.
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Roy Underhill talks to Mother Earth News
America’s favorite traditional woodworker, Roy Underhill, recently talked to Mother Earth News about his brand new book, The Woodwright’s Guide: Working Wood with Wedge and Edge. The next time someone asks me what famous (not dead) person I’d like to have dinner with, I’m going to have to say Roy Underhill. Wait a sec . [...]
Posted: October 22nd, 2008 under Crafts, Interviews.
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BEA Report
The biggest annual trade show in the American book biz, BookExpo America was held in Los Angeles this year from May 29 to June 1. UNC Press had a double booth and featured several great books coming up on our Fall 2008 list. Pics of our booth and a peek at some forthcoming gems, after [...]
Posted: June 17th, 2008 under Appalachian Studies, Civil War, Cooking / Food, Crafts, Juvenile, Native American Studies, Sports, UNC Press News.
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