VOL. 44 NO. 502
On the cover: Cynthia Webb of Cynthia Webb Designs. Photo credit: Terri Rippeey

VOL. 44 NO. 501
On the cover: Sondra Gerber, artist/owner of Metal Petal Art and Blue Pomegranate Gallery. Photo credits: Jason Gerber

8 Second Acts: Crafts as an Encore Career: American Craft Week kicks off by celebrating 25 reinvented artists

22 Storytelling to Sell: How to build trust and close sales

26 25 High-growth Email Hacks
Reach more of your audience with these email tips and build your customer base

8 2017 Handmade Entrepreneur of the Year: Amber D. Harrison cultivates a culture of craft

20 Painterly Perfection: A contemporary street artist turned fine painter is a multi-media artist worth following

26 Balance Your Risk With Insurance: Protect yourself and your livelihood with artist policies

36 Gallery Glance: Commerce & Craft: Explore a new handmade marketplace

8 Optical Illusions: Four masterful makers choose alternate mediums for their artwork

18 Budget Building 101: Craft a better budget for your creative small business

22 Better Business Plans: Get noticed, increase your borrowing power, and grow your handmade business