Historically, craftsmanship was a key component of education. In an apprenticeship, an amateur was given the opportunity to learn the finer points of a craft under the direction of a master tradesman. In fact, craftsmanship is fundamental to some classical education models. The reason? Craftsmanship promotes mastery. Mastery is a process, not a gift. Learn mastery of one skill or trade, and you can apply the process to other areas.

Below, you can browse a collection of online resources to introduce yourself to certain crafts. YouTube University is a fine place to start. However, after finding a craft you enjoy and show ability in, it’s a good idea to seek advice from a professional. Hopefully, in the future, there will be some of those contacts here.