Opportunities in Arts and Crafts Careers (Paperback)

by Elizabeth B. Gardner (Author) "Some structures conceived by architects endure for thousands of years..." (more)
Key Phrases: hand bookbinders, etching ground, fine printer, New York City, United States, San Francisco (more...)

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Product Description

*Insiders' tips for obtaining the best education in the field of arts and crafts

* Valuable advice and unique ideas for jump-starting your career

* Personal profiles of artists and craftspeople, as well as a historical overview of each of the featured arts and crafts

* Descriptions of the materials and methods used by various artisans in the execution of their work.

From the Publisher
All of the arts presented in this book require talent and skill. If you are one of those individuals who possess the necessary talent and acquire the necessary skills, OPPORTUNITIES IN ARTS AND CRAFTS CAREERS can help you get started on an exciting and fulfilling career doing what you love to do. --The Editors of VGM Career Horizons, NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844264407
• ISBN-13: 978-0844264400
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,213,578 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Offers an Exceptional Measure of Information, February 22, 1999

By A Customer

Do you sometimes think to yourself when you're doing a project, "I wouldn't mind doing this for a career." Then the one question you must definitely ask yourself is, "What procedures must I take in order to develop a career out of my talent?" This book can get you started in the right direction.

Opportunities in Arts and Crafts Careers offers you a clear understanding about the various careers available, the skills needed, and how to get started. I wanted to read this book to find out if it would help out fellow woodworkers who would like to pursue a career with their skills, and if it had information for them to get started in one. I've found that not only does it provide information for these two avenues, but also an understanding of the history of the craft.

I extremely recommend this book for those who would like to seek a career in the arts and crafts. Elizabeth B. Gardner has performed an exceptional measure of research, in order to write this book with the facts provided in it.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable compendium for those considering a career in crafts, May 31, 1999

By A Customer

This book is a valuable guide for students considering a career in the arts. Each career path includes a brief history, a description of the actual processes involved in the work and discusses training options and job potentials. A particular strength of the book lies in including some of the more unusual crafts like book binding, stained glass design and weaving.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is very engaging & accessible..with great strength, January 4, 1999

By A Customer

I applaud Elizabeth Gardner for authoring Opportunities in Arts and Crafts Careers. This book is a very engaging and accessible reference to a multitude of careers that are too often overlooked by students, their teachers, parents, and counselors. The book covers a broad scope of career opportunities including fine art, applied art or design, and craft. The result is a career reference book with great collective strength.