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Editor Emily Zaiden will moderate a conversation about Handwork: Handcrafted Objects that Made America with local contributors Carol Sauvion, Jo Lauria and Suzanne Isken.
All times are local to the venue · America/Los Angeles
The book at the center of this launch looks beyond familiar artist names: its survey includes work by underrepresented and anonymous makers alongside creations by notable artists.
Handwork: Handcrafted Objects that Made America considers handmade objects as part of the story of how the United States was shaped. Its range—from work by notable artists to creations by underrepresented and anonymous makers—makes room to consider both what objects contribute to history and whose work is recognized within it.
The event frames craft through its roles in meeting needs, opposing convention and creating beauty, as well as through invention and innovation. That gives the discussion a historical scope rather than a focus on one medium or maker.
Further reading: Handwork Book Launch and Signing - Craft Contemporary ↗
Emily Zaiden, Craft in America Center Director and Curator and editor of Handwork, will moderate the discussion with local contributors Carol Sauvion, Jo Lauria and Suzanne Isken. Craft Contemporary Executive Director Rody N. Lopez is also listed for welcome remarks.
The event title identifies a book signing, but the listing does not give its timing or say whether copies will be available. It describes a book-centered conversation, not a demonstration or hands-on activity.
Further reading: Handwork Book Launch and Signing - Craft Contemporary ↗
The program includes welcome remarks and a moderated discussion; the event title also identifies a signing. No running order or individual segment times are published.
The event is listed from 1 to 3:30 p.m. That is the full event window; separate times for the remarks, discussion and signing are not given.
The listing says additional program information will be released Monday, November 30. It does not state an RSVP capacity or other booking conditions.
The event is at 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
The event is listed as free with RSVP. Craft Contemporary’s visitor page separately says Sunday museum admission is pay what you wish. It lists general admission at $12, $10 for adults 65 and older, students and educators, and free admission for visitors 12 and under, EBT holders and members. The visitor page does not say whether an additional museum charge applies to this event.
Handwork Book Launch and Signing - Craft Contemporary ↗ · Visit - Craft Contemporary ↗
The event is at Craft Contemporary, 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The event listing gives no transit route or separate event entrance; its map link can calculate directions from your own starting point.
Metered and two-hour street parking is listed within a block; check posted signs for the time limits. The venue says it cannot validate parking for metered lots. It also lists parking options at Museum Square, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, and Wilshire Courtyard, 5700–5750 Wilshire Blvd, and says validation is unavailable at both.
Craft Contemporary says its building is ADA accessible. An elevator serves its three gallery floors, and one wheelchair is available onsite for use.
The event is listed as free with RSVP, but the visitor page does not clarify whether its Sunday museum admission policy applies separately.
Handwork Book Launch and Signing - Craft Contemporary ↗ · Visit - Craft Contemporary ↗
No. The event title identifies a signing, but the listing gives neither a separate time nor information about whether copies will be available.
5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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