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1 Roots of Arts and Crafts

http://www.cl.utoledo.edu/canaday/artsandcrafts/roots.html

The Noble Craftsmen presents this exhibit which begins with an examination of the Arts and Crafts movement in England, where it was part design revolution, part social reform and then focuses on how the Arts and Crafts movement was molded by the practical nature of the Midwest as it was transplanted to America.

2 White House Collection of American Crafts

http://www.nmaa.si.edu/collections/exhibits/whc

This virtual exhibition is of collections American arts and crafts.

3 A Chronology of the Arts and Crafts Movement

http://landow.stg.brown.edu/victorian/art/design/craftschron.html

A concise list of chronological events related to the arts and crafts movement with links to people and events mentioned.

4 Arts and Crafts Safety Publications

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/art.html

Document about law which requires review and labeling of art materials regarding safety known as The Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (Public Law 100-695) which requires that all art materials be reviewed to determine the potential for causing a chronic hazard and that appropriate warning labels be put on those art materials found to pose a chronic hazard.

5 Arts N Crafts

http://www.inmotion-pcs.com/amass/theboss/artsn.htm

A commercial site with craft ideas, most of which can be done by pre-schoolers.

6 I-craft

http://www.i-craft.com

A commercial site offers ideas for all ages and helpful tips for kids, teachers and parents.