Pen & Chisel shares the work and stories of underrepresented woodworkers, artists and makers focusing on a more inclusive craft culture. Featuring original interviews from the Women of Woodworking project, research, essays and more. Created and edited by Katie Thompson
Invasive Species
To encourage the dissemination of important educational information and to further the share stories of underrepresented voices in craft, please enjoy and share this original essay from the July 2022 issue of Pen & Chisel, Invasive Species and Managing Trees - A Woodworker and Forester Talk About the Emerald Ash Borer by Kathryn Sullivan and Alex Ashby.
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Invasive Species with Editor's Correction.pdf
Thanks for your continued support of a more inclusive craft culture!
Katie Thompson
Editor & Publisher
Pen & Chisel
A digital journal for a new culture of craft.
Pen & Chisel shares the work and stories of underrepresented woodworkers, artists and makers focusing on a more inclusive craft culture. Featuring original interviews from the Women of Woodworking project, research, essays and more. Created and edited by Katie Thompson
Pen & Chisel Winter 2024
Hello Reader! Welcome to the Winter 2024 issue of Pen & Chisel! In this issue we have a review of our first ever visit to the Museum for Art in Wood in Philadelphia, PA. We also have an original essay on the shifting landscape of independent craft media from Creator and Editor Katie Thompson, plus more. There are so many changes happening in our world and Pen & Chisel is no different. We're grateful to have you join us for the transition into a quarterly publication with a more personal touch...
Pen & Chisel Fall 2023
Hello Reader! Welcome to the Fall 2023 issue of Pen & Chisel! First I want to say thank you for your continued readership and support. As Pen & Chisel has changed over the years the same passion for creativity and inclusive craft culture remains. Independent media will always face unique challenges, but I feel especially fortunate and honored to continue to share this community's stories. This issue includes some great pieces, including a unique reader submission, A Love Letter to my Chisel...
Hello Reader! Welcome to the Early Fall 2023 issue of Pen & Chisel! We are back to our original .pdf format this month as there are just so many good stories to share. This issue includes A Conversation With Woodturner Melissa Daul presented by the Women of Woodworking Project. It also features an essay based on original research sharing the story of a teacher leading young women to engage with craft in early 1900's Virginia, and more. A reminder that reader submissions and pitches are open!...