Craft has played a vital role in our lives throughout human existence. It has been used as a means of survival, development, self expression, and of community bonding. Craftsmanship enriches our lives, not only through the utility of the pieces made, but by instilling makers with a sense of purpose. The process itself is meditative, even spiritual. We make small repetitive movements which allow our minds to calm and focus on the task at hand — it is easy to get lost in the flow of the work. Because many crafters today use methods that have been practiced for centuries, we are joining a long line of makers who have worked in these same rhythms.