It is unfortunately not an isolated problem. It is happening in a lot of the creative arts. In defense of the younger ones though, as I'm 40 and have earned my stripes in the business world, I know that sometimes it is difficult to get others to hand over the reins. It is often frustrating to see things slow down but not be allowed to do anything about it. I know it is almost always easier to do it yourself when you have been doing something for some time, but could I encourage everyone to take a younger one under their wing, by force if necessary, and plan for them to succeed you. Please don't see them as a threat or taking over, but as a plan for longevity. It is vital for the survival of our craft and the diversity of creative arts in our societies. New blood and new ideas and sometimes new ways are good things. --- Rochelle Sutherland & Lachlan (15 yrs), Duncan (13 yrs) and Iain (12 yrs) http://www.houseofhadrian.com.au/
From: J D Hammett <jdhamm...@msn.com> >To: Ayla Middleton <ayla.p.middle...@gmail.com>; Sue Harvey <2harv...@tiscali.co.uk> >Cc: Lorelei Halley <lhal...@bytemeusa.com>; lace@arachne.com >Sent: Thursday, 18 April 2013 3:52 PM >Subject: Re: [lace] lace photos > > >Hi Arachnids, > > >Secondly, There seem to be fewer Lace days and fairs in the UK as Sue said. >The reason for that is probably not just the fact that people are using the >net, but also that the people who used to organise them (and note here that >it often has been the same few people taking up the work of putting these >things on) tend to be getting a little older. Younger ones may not have the >time nor the inclination (No time? Shy? Not feeling 'up to it'?, etc.) to >take up the mantle. > > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
