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In filming interviews with and talking to skilled workmen and women, I framed some questions surrounding future generations of young emerging artisans. It was evident at the European Woodworking Show that there were actually no trainees there. I talked to one young lady who was carving a rose in some

Craft observation II A couple of other things my son Joseph reminded me about are influences from parental and educational spheres: The parents influence on their children's choices is very much governed by their own aspirations and not necessarily the children's. In most cases the influence

Craft observation - I   I spent much of my time split fairly evenly between teaching the Masterclasses, interviewing other artisans and observing people. In all three areas the single most significant reality was that there was a whole group of people absolutely missing. It was the unique group that, prior