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

Among about a dozen items they mentioned, four—golf, outdoor barbecue, pet care and arts and crafts—received fewer positive responses from veterans than hotel.

From Los Angeles Times

As well as live music, there are dozens of events, including parkour, football, arts and crafts, and yoga.

From BBC

The center is filled with tables where clients can work on puzzles, paintings and arts and crafts.

From Seattle Times

“I see you did some arts and crafts, too.”

From Literature

“He just started teaching arts and crafts to seniors and kids at the Community Center.”

From Literature