Recent marches such as the Women’s March on Jan. 21 and March for Science have lured newcomers to a symbol of activism that dates back hundreds of years.

By Corinne Segal

A roundup of arts headlines.

Images from the 2010 Maker Faire in San Mateo, where artists, innovators and DYI-ers commune to show off their latest inventions and art works. Audio credit: KQED…

Across the country, resurgent interest in things handmade is redefining craft-making for the 21st century. Quilts are cutting-edge outlets for self-expression, and samplers carry messages of anti-consumerism, environmentalism and feminism.