Online Dictionary of Craft Debuts

Three years in the making, Craft in America has launched the first ever Craft Video Dictionary (CVD), a free online resource that gives the public a direct, close-up view of craft processes and techniques.

Instead of words and images, CVD definitions are conveyed via video. Clear and concise, these videos are edited to focus strictly on the artists’ movements and the transformation of materials. The project was initiated with support from The Decorative Arts Trust through their inaugural Prize for Excellence and Innovation, which was received in late 2020, according to Craft in America.

The first rollout of this new reference tool includes an initial batch of 100 video definitions. This initial collection of videos begins to flesh out the ins and outs of art and craft making across a range of materials and media. 200 videos will be posted in total later this year.

Visit the CVD at craftvideodictionary.org.