Keep Craft Alive

After realizing that the work associated with her college degree left her uninspired, an intensive at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design eventually led Libby to a successful career as a master craftsperson.

This craftsman's love of carpentry and desire to get more people prepared for the construction industry is why he helped create a revolutionary design and craft training program.

"Craftsmanship is when you put your abilities to the test, and at the end of the job you still find room for growth."

This dedicated craftsperson traced his lineage to and got his inspiration from several generations of Vermont woodworkers and timber framers.

After an inspiring experience at a local maker fair, this former digital marketer created a company that brings woodworking directly into children's classrooms.

This successful clay artist takes inspiration from the world around her when designing patterns for her sought-after ceramic tiles.

"I couldn’t care less about skill set. You hire good people. You hire for passion."

"I take jobs that a normal contractor looks at and says, ‘Oh, gee … I’m not sure.’ "

"I took a really big risk … in an industry where people don’t look like me."

”I want to do something that actually makes a difference.”