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At Salisbury University, glass blowing is an art

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:55:24 -0400

SALISBURY, Maryland - From a roaring furnace, a miniature volcano of sorts at Salisbury University, Riley Greenwood pulled a glob of molten glass at the end of a blow pipe. Yet he saw a finished vase, shining all smooth and hard. It was the same furnace from which his award-winning pieces came, all of which began as flowing, glowing balls of thick, molasses-like soft glass.

Historic Manistee church undergoing restoration

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:14:09 -0400

MANISTEE, Michigan - A historic church designed by a Chicago architect famous for his invention of the modern steel skyscraper is getting some much-needed restoration work in Manistee.

National Cathedral wins preservation funds contest

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:25:13 -0400

WASHINGTON - Washington National Cathedral and George Washington's Mount Vernon estate each won $100,000 grants Monday, among 24 sites around the nation's capital competing for historic preservation funds.

National Cathedral wins preservation funds contest

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:36:54 -0400

Hastings woman sees art in ancient craftwork

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:40:12 -0400

HASTINGS, Nebraska - Ask Hastings transplant Kris Brakenhoff what she does for a living, and chances are you'll get a different answer every time.

W.Va. crafters seek to make new things out of old

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:56:55 -0400

BECKLEY, West Virginia - Wait! Don't throw that away. These ladies might need it to fulfill their latest visions.

Ky. artists displaying, selling during Derby event

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:07:04 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Artists from all around Kentucky will be in Frankfort on Saturday to exhibit handmade art and crafts during the Governor's Derby Celebration.

Nashville broom maker preserves old-time art

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:22:33 -0400

NASHVILLE, Indiana - That broom sitting in the closet might not seem like a work of art.

Convicts making furniture have new NH outlet store

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:01:16 -0400

FRANKLIN, New Hampshire - A new gallery featuring the works of master furniture makers and other artists will have its grand opening this weekend, but the artisans won't be there to collect payment or praise.