Pat Catan's Craft Center

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to repair ceramics beautifully with the Japanese art of Kintsugi

Repairing objects with resin and gold can act as a glorious link between generations

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

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Pottery WordPress theme for artifacts idols vases decorative items shop clay items as well as kitchen utensils interior earthern and nature organic related.

Where to Find Gluten-Free Craft Supplies

Did you know that most play-doh, finger paint, and paper mache contains gluten? Here's what to substitute and where to find gluten-free craft supplies.

Quick and Clever Ideas for Organizing Crafts Supplies

Try these creative and simple solutions to neatly store your crafts supplies. With our craft storage ideas on a budget, you can organize better and save money.

Where to Find Wholesale Craft Supplies

If you have a handmade business and need to find out where to find wholesale craft supplies, the suppliers on this list will have what you need.

Six Things to Do with Leftover Crafts Supplies

Don't let those small crafts leftovers go to waste. Put paper scraps, fabric remnants, and more to good use with these cute DIY projects.

For Many Art Dealers, 'Selling' Is A Dirty Word (But Not For Young Collectors)

Older collectors often want to keep their art forever, which is good for an artist's long-term career. Younger collectors are more commercially driven, and that can have ripple effects.

15 Low-Cost Craft Hobby Ideas for Beginners

We crafters do love spending money on tools and supplies. But here you'll find many craft hobby projects that can be made at very low cost.

5 Easy Crafts You Need to Try If You Want a New Hobby

'Sometimes when I'm stressed, art makes me feel better': Arts Bus delivering craft supplies to kids

"The thing that I'm doing is empowering joy and authentic self-expression through the arts."