Shown in the photo is my friend Bill admiring many of the fine tools for sale at the event., Bill Hinson had invited me to the event and made introductions to some of his favorite carvers and those he thought would be of interest to ESSA. He had also taken our catalog to the event so that various teachers would know about our school.
The work by both students and teachers was beautiful.
The show is held in the Knights of Columbus Hall in Springfield, Missouri and is an annual event. Visitors are welcome and the show is open until Friday, March 24.
One thing a visitor will notice at the show is that there are very few young people involved. It seems that we've a great deal of important work to do if we want to maintain craftsmanship in our culture, by passing skill into the hands of fresh generations.
Make, fix, create, and increase the opportunities for others to learn likewise.
Sadly, the lack of young people is obvious everywhere. I don't really want the jobs that people are asking me to do in woodworking, and would prefer to have a student working with me.
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PS Not giving up woodworking, but hoping to do only projects that intrigue me.