My blacksmithing teacher says I rush the heating process but I cannot seem to slow down enough to feel what the metal is telling me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The conversation between maker and material requires a slowing that modern life has trained out of most bodies.
“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.