Handwork

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December 05, 2015

More than 38 million Americans knit or crochet. Not because they crave mittens and afghans, but because they like the way knitting feels. Handwork turns out be a powerful antidote for digital overload. This hour explores the therapeutic value of drawing, knitting and other handcrafts. And, the most coveted gift for writers, English majors and luddites? The manual typewriter.

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April 23, 2016
December 06, 2015
April 21, 2018
June 15, 2019
Guests: 

Betsan Corkhill

Colin McGinn

Philosopher and Author

Lynda Barry

Artist and Professor
wid.wisc.edu
Richard Polt

Richard Polt

Philosopher and Author
xavier.edu
Tyler Knott Gregson

Tyler Knott Gregson

Author, Poet and Photographer
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June 14, 2019