Originally from Nova Scotia, Gail Crawford has lived and worked in Ontario since 1959. She received her Master’s degree in History from the University of Toronto and has undertaken extensive research projects on a number of historical topics. A highly respected fine craft journalist, her articles have appeared in Fusion, Ontario Craft Magazine, Craftnews and other periodicals. She is also the author of A Fine Line: Studio Crafts in Ontario, 1930 to the Present, the first book of its kind in Canada. She was recently awarded the Ontario Crafts Council Critical Writing Award.