There seems to be a renaissance in the world of fiber art, and on this week's After the Jump, Grace Bonney is talking with Owyn Ruck of the Textile Arts Center about just that. Hear about how Owyn fostered her love of knitting, sewing, and tailoring throughout her life, and how that led her down the path of becoming a fiber artist. Learn more about the Textile Arts Center's range of classes - from weaving, to screen printing, to dyeing! Hear about some of the artists that inspire Owyn, and why you might think twice before labeling them solely as "fiber artists". Grace and Owyn also talk about the Textile Arts Center's new book, The Textile Artist's Studio Handbook, and how it serves as a textbook for all things textile! This episode has been sponsored by Fairway Market.

"People are really interested in doing things themselves as opposed to relying on mass production or something that feels very above them. There's no reason we can't make, fix, and tailor our own clothes." -- Owyn Ruck on After the Jump

Liz Carollo calls in to chat with Erin Fairbanks about the McCarren Park/Greenpoint market location on this week's GrowNYC Market Update! Tune in to find out what vendors are at this location, what types of products to expect at the farmstands, and places to relax and explore before or after your trip to the market! Listen in, and find out about some awesome GrowNYC events coming up!

On today’s THE FOOD SEEN, the collector/curator behind Elephant Props, Michele Michael, and maven of Elephants Ceramics, brings her ware wisdom on how to best set a tabletop, throw a plate, and take a cue from the coastal colors of Maine. This episode is sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

"For me, finding props is always an ongoing process and that is what keeps it exciting for me . . .and then it's so fun to see [these things] being used in a national publication."

--Michele Michael on the Food Seen