I spent two years learning traditional bookbinding but nobody reads physical books anymore and I feel like I am preparing for a world that no longer exists.
More people experience this than they realize.
The craftsperson becomes an archaeologist of the future, preserving ways of making for a world not yet ready to value them again.
“Where Are You with Craft traditions across cultures — the shokunin?”
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.