Since its inception in 1985, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) has dedicated itself to supporting craft artists by providing critical assistance for both preparing for and recovering from disasters and emergencies. Continuing this commitment, CERF+ offers a range of informative webinars and training sessions that address readiness and recovery topics for artists.

Emergency situations, whether natural or manmade, pose significant threats to the practices and livelihoods of artists and makers.

CERF+ has put together a preparedness guide tailored to the needs of creative professionals. Being proactive may help you mitigate potential damages and safeguard your artistic work. This self-paced guide is designed to equip you with the necessary tools and resources to formulate a plan to protect your practice.

CERF+ and Wellness for Makers have partnered to launch a DIY video series to promote artist health and wellness. Each video focuses on some of the common problems faced by artists with an active studio practice and includes tips that help relieve strain and reduce the risk of injury. The videos feature Missy Graff Ballone, founder of Wellness for Makers, licensed massage therapist, yoga instructor (RYT 500), and metalsmith. In each video, Missy meets an artist in their studio and offers practical self-care techniques that can be added to their daily studio routine.

A helpful glossary of terms for the beginner blacksmith or those interested in blacksmithing. Contributed by Amelia and her father.

The Kentucky Crafts Encyclopedia is a portal to information about Kentucky craft practices, craft history, craft institutions, craftsmakers, and places that exhibit or sell craft products. Besides providing a basic overview of the topic, the site links visitors to other websites or places that supply more extensive information. This site is under constant development by folklorist Thomas A. Adler, Ph.D., of Lexington, Kentucky.

This database is being organized and hosted by Funlola Coker, an accomplished metalsmith herself. Her invitation is as follows. "Are you a black metalsmith or jeweler? Do you know one? I would like to build a database, aka page, on my website (with links to relevant pages) where folks can find us easily. If you're interested, please send your info to info@funlolacoker.com, and maybe spread the word?"

Open to anyone who wants to participate! This is a friendly and supportive online community where you can share information, ask questions, make friends, show off your work, or whatever!

A glossary of information collected by a group of blacksmiths.

SSMC is a community of practice for academic shop professionals and associates and this is the venue for collegial, professional discussion of providing and managing resources for making in higher education.

Membership is open to managers and staff of student fabrication facilities and affiliates in educational institutions worldwide. Manufacturers and vendors of equipment, materials and software of interest to SSMC members are welcome to participate and inform, but this is not a venue for sales and solicitations are not welcome. Go to the link, scroll down, and hit the blue "Join this group" button to join.