The most popular post on Slowlane has been Ceramics Destinations in Kyoto, this post seeks to provide the same information for a Tokyo visitor.

Following a link from Fine Woodworking I came across an inspiring collection of videos featuring a group of traditional craftspeople who live in the US state of Arkansas.

I describe myself as a Maker, for me the term is a indicator of where my inspiration and satisfaction are found. This has generally been realised in the workshop making objects with wood and more recently clay.

I have linked to this video showing the making of a beautiful guitar before, but its so good its worth another run.

Here is another beautiful video celebrating craftsmanship.

Goldmark have produced another fascinating 'day in the life' video, this time featuring French potter Jean-Nicholas Gerard who makes beautiful slipware pots.

Moving essay from David Sparks meditating about the influence of his father on his own pursuit of craftsmanship.

Made by Hand is a project creating beautiful videos that celebrate the resurgent maker scene in Brooklyn.

In November we travelled down to Kirby's Flat for John Dermer's annual major exhibition.

The following are worth considering if you are in Kyoto and interested in Ceramics.

Mike Dodd makes beautiful ceramics. Goldmark have produced an uplifting video of Mike talking about his work and life.

Horrified to discover the damage that plastic bags were causing to our marine environment, Claire Morsman devised a plan for action - 'sociable guerrilla bagging'.