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Creative woman’s groovy puzzles making comeback

It started with doodles. Oodles of doodles. But the doodles soon became designs, designs that struck a chord with jigsaw-puzzle lovers during the turbulent times of the late 1960s. Quincy resident Sandy Miller, then 23,... more »

Artists who think its good to cut corners

As much of an ancient practice as stone cutting or paper making, woodworking is a craft that produces both artistic and useable pieces.While carpentry or architecture are part of the trade, many wood worker also... more »

Local to open art studio

Verna Bates is just days away from opening her working art studio in Locust Grove. As the day gets closer, Bates admits she's very nervous about her big opening."Introducing it (art) in your own place... more »

Minn. girl recycles glass into birdfeeders

"Helping nature one glass at a time" is the motto of a fifth grader in southern Minnesota. She seems to have stumbled on a great way to help protect the environment and make money. It... more »

Local artists featured in open house meet-and-greet

Carver, MA - After a long period of political campaigns coupled with crazy New England weather, it's time to put politics aside, shed your tendencies towards hibernation and get out and about in the neighborhood.... more »

Glass beads are works of beauty, whimsy and wonder

Dozens of unique, colorful glass beads shimmer in the sun's rays at Kimberley Adams' new Flat Rock business, Transformation Glass.A long pink bead with shiny sparkles and a blue design with white stars is especially... more »

Todd Carr’s works to be featured at local shop

Todd Carr became interested in woodworking when he was a child.His primary influences trace back to his grandfather, a contractor/woodworker, his own father who also worked with wood and a childhood trip to Biltmore, the... more »

Gift the gift of handmade chalkware pieces

Since the 18th century, chalkware pieces typically were figurines made out of gypsum and were considered to be serious art pieces. Today, seasonal hand-cast chalkware collections are made using chocolate or candy molds, such as... more »