Periagoge
Scenario

When family dismisses serious craft practice as hobby

Every time I sit down to weave my mother calls it a hobby and asks when I will get a real job even though I have been studying this for twelve years.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The craftsperson seeks recognition for their calling in a world that measures worth through conventional success.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Craft traditions across cultures — the shokunin?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.