Elephants created from sewn-together maps, benches made from repurposed shovel handles, factory-floor scenes recreated entirely in duct tape: one-off original works not meant for mass production reignite wonder at the Museum of Craft & Design. Check the online schedule for hands-on workshops where accomplished artisans lead projects related to museum shows, from upcycled book furnishings to block-printed tea towels.
Museum of Craft & Design
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