I’m interested in any and all intersections of the material and the digital. I wonder if this broader category could serve as an umbrella under which to talk about the sorts of things that Bethany proposes as well. This is a new area for me, but I’m particularly interested in how digital networks might influence craft, and especially traditional crafts. So, really, I would be thrilled with any sessions that deal with the intersection of the digital and the material, particularly if we are thinking especially in terms of material production. How does a digital interface or digitally facilitated set of relationships influence what an artist or craftsman actually produces?
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Nate, this is just a quick line to say that I *love* this concept and I’m absolutely in for any THATCamp discussion that might emerge around it. A couple of summers ago, some of us got together to start a reading group on the subject. It sadly fizzled (I think summers are busier for DHers than for most academics), but the reading list was pretty stellar:
groups.google.com/group/humanist-makers-reading-group/web/humanist-makers-reading-schedule
That reading list is badass! Thanks for sharing. I just sent it to a couple people I know.
I’m really interested in look at these issues both really broadly, and super particularly.
I hope some critical mass accumulates for this idea, because we’re both interested in it (that makes at least 2 campers whoa re in . . .), and because I think it’s timely.
One of the prime examples of the intersection of craft and digital would be Ravelry: www.ravelry.com.