2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place

Best Place to Not Do It Yourself

We're down with the do-it-yourself movement, but let's be realistic: there are crafts, like the ashtray we made in eighth grade, and then there are crafts. To enter Earthworks is to see how it's really done. It's a spectacular gallery, sleek and modern and a far cry from the crunchiness that the name implies (it was founded 30 years ago and has evolved significantly). And the jewelry and crafts are one of a kind, from Richard Satava's jellyfish art glass to Jeanine Payer's poetry-engraved metal jewelry. (SP)