It would seem the custom of hand-making textile items is a rare find across the board as we import more and more junk from factories in China. I have a question, I hope you have an answer.

I would love some of these trades you all are such masters at. But I learn better by instructions, example, and practice. This of course is quite expensive in regards to a lot of aspects of any trade. Are there any organizations where people can apprentice others as they craft and if be so lucky learn their trade as well? I guess I could check the local community colleges, but I doubt them having too many crafty type classes. I don't know, the internet is much to vague and misinterpreted for me to try and understand much.

Thanks for hearing my rant!

-Z