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artists status in society

updated sun 31 aug 03

 

Norman van der Sluys on sat 30 aug 03


Mea culpa! Yes, the craft kit can be an avenue to bigger and better
things. I should not have been so hasty in sending off my post. But
there are those who believe they are doing something creative and
significant by assembling these things. When they offer them for sale
at art - craft shows they contribute to the watering down of the
reputation of crafts.

Norman van der Sluys
Benona Pottery
Near the shore of Lake Michigan, taking a vow to read my posts over
twice before hitting that send button.


> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > >
> > >> > Do not look down on these poor unfortunates. They are only trying to
> > > > find meaning for their shabby existance, and seek it, along with
> > > > everything else in their lives at WalMart.
> >