The Art of
Arts and Crafts

The history of arts and crafts is a rich tapestry that dates back to prehistoric times, when early humans created tools, ornamentation, and symbolic art from natural materials. Throughout ancient civilizations—such as Egypt, Greece, China, and Mesopotamia—arts and crafts evolved, reflecting cultural identities, religious beliefs, and technological advancements. Today, arts and crafts continue to celebrate creativity, heritage, and individual expression across the world.

Video:  
Museum Of The American Arts & Crafts Movement

Photo References

• American Art Exhibitions
• Craft Council Happenings
• Native American Carvings and Sculptures
• Folk Art Museum
• Woodworking
• Mosaic Art
• American Art Pottery
• Amish Quilting
• American Metal Art
• Southern Highland Guild
• American Glass Gallery
• Folk Art Market
• Artworks Prints
• Wheaton Arts Museum of American Glass Art
• Historical Research American Weaving
• American Art Gallery
• American Textile Designers-Tapestry
  
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All Virtual Artful Explorers events are one session (10 am -12:30 pm EST or 3:00 pm- 5:30 GMT) held on Saturdays.

*Please post your finished sketches to the Artful Explorers Facebook site. Be sure to add event title, your name, and the date.

Note: Artful Explorers are invited to follow the Facebook Page to stay up to date with events and announcements and to post their artworks to the Facebook Group, Instagram and Twitter using #ArtfulExplorers

Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/ArtfulExplorers/
Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/artful.explorers/
Twitter-https://twitter.com/ArtfulExplorers
Pinterest-https://www.pinterest.com/artfulexplorers/
Email: artfulexplorers@gmail.com
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Facilitators of Artful Explorers:

• Theresa Smith
• Elizabeth Birkby
• Cecilia Evasco (Maricel)
• Dina Schlesinger
• Michael Skelly
• Carole Moon
• Emily Moon

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Web site design by Cecilia Evasco
Artful Explorers for April 11, 2026

Upcoming:  Art of Floral & Fauna (4/18/26)