arts and crafts

noun

1. the handcrafting and decoration of especially utilitarian objects.

Arts and Crafts

plural noun

1. decorative handicraft and design, esp that of the Arts and Crafts movement , in late nineteenth-century Britain, which sought to revive medieval craftsmanship

Word History and Origins

Origin of arts and crafts¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Yvette Berry, the ACT's education minister, said on social media that the products were "used at some of our public schools for sensory play, and arts and crafts".

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Fetching ingredients from a fridge decorated with magnetic letters and arts and crafts, Linda preps homemade guacamole to go with ceviche from the market.

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Other recipients have turned theirs into arts and crafts projects.

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Fun is familiar here, with events like the Columbia Festival of the Arts with – what else – arts and crafts, live music and kids’ activities.

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Open to all, the event includes arts and crafts vendors, a silent auction, live music and appearances by Santa and Krampus.

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