Craft, Community, and the Quiet Rebellion: The Guilds and Labor Roots of the Arts and Crafts Movement

efore it was a style, the Arts and Crafts Movement was a radical response to industrial labor. Visionaries like William Morris and Gustav Stickley believed that meaningful work and good design could restore dignity to everyday life. Discover how their guilds blended craftsmanship with social ideals—and why their legacy still matters today.