Garrett Hack “Inspiring the next generation”
A common theme that keeps coming around on woodworking blogs is “how are we going to save woodworking?” or put another way “how do we encourage the next generation of woodworkers?”
I’m not going to get into the whole discussion about whether woodworking is on a decline or how non-woodworkers can’t or don’t appreciate handcrafted furniture made by skilled craftspeople who many of us hope to be in the future.
Instead I want to share this short video produced by Artisan Media featuring Garrett Hack last year at the European Woodworking Show. In it he talks about “his work with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association, the difficulties of starting up as a furniture maker and what he’s doing to inspire the next generation“.
Even though it’s a short video what Garrett has to share about his advice to those he’s mentoring are solid ideas on what makes a piece something that can last more than a single generation…among other things.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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It is great to see a video like this because the message is great. That being said he is lying through teeth.
Oh?! Please explain, I’m curious now.
Matt,
Johnsmiththe6@hotmail.com is an email that I use to express my real feelings. Please email and I will email you back with all the information. Please let me let me know when you do, for its a decoy email.
Thanks,
John Smith the 6
My interest is completely piqued. I’m emailing you right now.
Matt, I’m on android, and there are no links for the video…
If your using google chrome mobile, under the pull down menu check the box “request desktop site”
Hi Lynn,
Sorry for the delay responding to your comment. Here’s a link to the video on vimeo http://vimeo.com/37117183.
Matt, a message was sent to you by Anonymouse.org
Cheers,
John Smith the 6
I don’t know anything about Mr. Hack other than he builds beautiful furniture. He is an artist.