I think people do respect fine woodturning. Friends are surprised and
comment on my talent. But unless they have a lot of disposable income, the
prices are often high compared to what they would expect and are willing to
pay. They will pay $800 a year to the insurance man for their two vehicles
because the law demands it. Likewise the lawyer, doctor, etc.

"cindy drozda" wrote in message
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....And you can add to the list: Or has a spouse with a job, retirement
income, savings and house paid for from previous career, and on and
on..... And you can add to the list all artists in every medium that I
have spoken to about the subject. Since I "make my living" from turning,
I'm very interested in the subject.

Why is it that our society doesn't respect craftspeople as much as it does
lawyers, doctors, insurance people, etc.

Just my $.002

CD
boulder CO