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How do you get started making Stained Glass…?

Mar 11, 2020

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in craft, craftmanship, Education, Education resources

How do you get started making Stained Glass…? Check out my friend, the talented and lovely Ophelia Maddsen, master glass-smith

Embracing the Way of the Craftsman (AKA How to Make Cool Stuff)

Dec 12, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Aion, Aion Con, Aion Media, AionCon, Bone, Bone carving, craft, craftmanship, Leather, Leather Goods, Leather Work, Leathercraft, Leatherwork

UPDATED…! Here’s what you’ll learn if you haven’t had a look yet: – The five reasons why you should become a maker. – How craft and craftsmanship allow you to connect your head and your hands. – Why it’s not enough to understand something intellectually. – How to choose to be a Maker rather than…

Using Medical Scalpels for Craft and Leatherwork

Nov 30, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Education, craft, craftmanship, Leather, Leather Goods, Leather Work, Leathercraft, Leatherwork

If you do leatherwork or other craftwork you need a sharp knife… and not just any sharp knife. You need the sharpest knife you can get your sticky hands on. You need to start using medical scalpels…

Get My Book on Craftsmanship for USD$10 – Black Friday Sale Starts Now

Nov 29, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in craft, craftmanship, Education, Education delivery model, Education resources, Graeme Smith, Leather, Leather Goods, Leather Work, Leathercraft, Leatherwork, Smith, Smith Bros

My ebook on Craftsmanship is on special for USD$10 until the weekend. After that the price goes up permanently. Don’t miss out.

What you really need is a template for living

Nov 14, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Aion, Aion Con, Aion Media, AionCon, craft, craftmanship, Education, Education delivery model, Education resources, educator, Educator’s Journey, Leather, Leather Goods, Leather Work, Leathercraft, Leatherwork, The rise of the educator-entrepreneur

Kia ora..! Nau mai, haremai…! That’s Hello and Welcome in Te Reo Māori the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand, which is where I live. If you follow me on Twitter (@smith_graeme), or you’ve been reading my blog you’ll know that I’ve been thinking a lot about craft and craftsmanship. And how to get back…

Craftsmanship: Have we lost touch with the idea of making things well?

Nov 12, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Aion, Aion Con, Aion Media, AionCon, Bone, Bone carving, craft, craftmanship, Education resources, educator, Educator’s Journey, Leathercraft, make better, Maker

Discover the joys of craftsmanship and the art of doing a job well for its own sake in this inspiring blog post. Explore how building, making, and creating can lead to self-mastery and a better understanding of oneself. Learn practical tips for getting started and discovering your own craft, whether through new hobbies or by…

Which Stitching Pony or Clamp Should I Buy When I’m Starting Out With Leatherwork? 2 Tempting Options to Consider

Oct 26, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Adult Learning, Learn anything, learner, Learners, Leather, Leather Goods, Leather Work, Leathercraft, Leatherwork

If you’re going to get started with leatherwork, you need a stitching pony. I know, I know… it’s a weird name. But that’s what people call them because – I guess – you usually sit on it.

Why Did I Get Into Leatherwork? 5 Awesome Reasons That Might Also Resonate With You

Oct 25, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Adult Learning, Autonomous learning, Improve learning, Learn anything, learner, Learners, Learning, Leather, Leather Goods, Leather Work, Leathercraft, Leatherwork

So many reasons to get into leatherwork There’s a bunch of reasons why I got into leatherwork. I’ve talked about them a bit already. But they’re worth exploring further. Reason 1: I wanted a nice leather wallet but I thought they were too expensive I wrote about this here. When I started looking into leather…

Leatherwork: What’s It Gonna Cost For Me To Get Started? 5 Simple Questions You Need Straight Answers For

Oct 23, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Adult Learning, educator, Improve learning, learner, Learner success, Learners, Learning, Leather, Leather Goods, Leather Work, Leathercraft, Leatherwork

This is a good question. One of a bunch of questions that you’re probably wondering about if you want to start doing some leatherwork.

What Was It Like Getting Started Learning A New Craft? 3 Things To Consider

Oct 19, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Adult Learning, educator, Learn anything, learner, Learner success, Learners, Learning, Leather, Leather Goods, Leather Work, Leathercraft, Leatherwork, Online learning

Start learning a craft today. If you’d asked me five years ago whether I would be able to produce beautiful handmade leather MacBook sleeves, journal covers and wallets I would have laughed.

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