March is National Craft Month! If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that my craft of choice is crochet. I also enjoy knitting, sewing, card making, scrap booking, coloring, and working with graphics. My husband's craft of choice is wood turning as The Lathe Junkie.
In the early days of our country, what we consider crafting was a necessary part of life. Weaving cloth, sewing clothes, making quilts, churning butter, and making candles, were the necessities of life. Crafting today is not only for enjoyment but it is also important to preserve those skills that were once a necessary part of life.
In the not so distance past, our schools had classes that taught cooking, sewing, art, music, wood shop, and other trade crafts. Now some or all of these types of classes are no longer available for students. Wood turning is one of those crafts.
My husband learned the basics of this craft when he was in high school. At craft shows, we run into lots of younger people who tell us that their dad, grandpa or uncle was a turner but they have never had the opportunity to learn.
I myself learned to knit from my grandmother. So that craft skills are not lost, it is important to share your skills and knowledge with others so that the crafts you love can live on. With March being National Craft Month, this is the perfect time to begin!
Its National Craft Month, Find Ways to Teach Your Craft ~~~
- Create a YouTube Video
- Write a post on your Blog
- Share pins on Pinterest that talk about your craft
- Join a group on Facebook that promotes your craft
- Volunteer to teach at your local library
Now that you have some ideas on how to promote the craft you enjoy, get out there and share the information with others. You can make all the difference in keeping crafting alive!
Until Next Time...
Linda
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