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Alexandra Mavrikis Joins Mark Creter To Discuss How Woodworking Changed Her Life

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From science to sawdust, this artist found her passion in an unexpected place! Mark sits down with Alexandra Mavrikis, a resident artist at the Craft Center, as she reflects on her two-year journey and what comes next as her residency winds down. From building her first (not-so-perfect) table in Los Angeles to running a restoration business, Alexandra shares how woodworking completely reshaped her path. It’s an inspiring and lighthearted conversation about creativity, craftsmanship, and finding where art—and life—truly fit.

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19 Apr English United States Arts · Society & Culture

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