fournier's connection to the arts and crafts movement deepened in 1903 when he moved to east aurora, new york, home of the roycroft arts community. the community started as a printing shop but evolved to include book art, pottery, metalwork, jewelry, and furniture. the community's leader, elbert g. hubbard, had been friends with fournier for several years. fournier's move to east aurora came after hubbard invited him to be the roycroft community's permanent art director.