'The Future Is Handmade' - a Craftsmanship documentary short film

Dutch archaeologist Maikel Kuijpers finds artisans and thought leaders who are redefining craft, skill and, ultimately, the real meaning of a knowledge economy.

[Richardwright-werv]

Professor Marchand's comment that "the tools and materials speak back to the woodworker" is the best description that I've ever heard of what I have just spent the last 40 years of my life doing as a carpenter and master cabinetmaker
Thank you
Richard Wright
York, England

[Tsiorba]

Amen. I cannot count how many times visitors to my studio expressed a sense of envy for my guitar making and repair work. And yet, as a craftsman and an an artisan, I often feel like my life's work exists on the fringes of the "real economy". My customers often make much more money than I do. And yet, their satisfaction with the world they inhabit is often difficult to see. Individuals we reward with high pay and prestige, often feel like widgets in the inscrutable, impersonal machinery of modern market economy. We do need to expand the definition of knowledge and skill to include those who make our daily existence beautiful. Thank you for this video.

[johnferraz]

"A deep understanding of what you are doing..." is at it's core...the reason we are attracted to our professions...our craft. Today's rush to certify instead of really understanding the foundation stones of 'Making'...is partly due to a greed of wanting more at our finger tips...when ever it is required. The reality of Craft requires pause...reflection...and intentional excecution. Few are called...even less attain the Mastery of their unique interest. Thanks for sharing this video of dedication and love for 'Craft of Making...of Doing.'

John...ah Retired Architect. 🇹🇹

[anthonyhahn]

This should be seen by sooo many more people, I love coming back to this video every once and a while! thank you :)

[settebello]

Wow fantastic documentary, I am a Guitar Maker, yes the future is handmade...

[KOutOfMyYard]

Johnny build was a great addition to, once again, just a wicked project and video!!!!

[qedsteve]

I also keep coming back to this documentary - usually after a conversation with somebody about developing a skill and not expecting to just "get it" right away... whether in advanced technologies or in performing or in "art" itself. I came here again after seeing how woodworker friend built a magnificent spiral staircase and prior to seeing these images of his work, I'd only known him as a fellow motorcyclist. I've used this as a "reference" in working with interns in my line of work. The interns who can be moved to tears on seeing this are the ones worthy of encouragement.

[pictavialeather]

I make my living from my leathercraft, and this video just says it all, it very nearly brought me to tears. Thank you.

[byOldHand]

Beautiful and inspring documentation. Thank you !

[jenniferwatson]

I wish every school student could see this.

[bazketmakr]

This film is just extraordinary! Thank you so much for this beautiful, inspiring documentary. Gorgeous photography, and such compelling narrative. As a teacher of basketry, i am excited to be able to share this wonderful perspective with my students. Feeling affirmed...and hopeful.

[Lou.B]

Brilliant, thoughtful, and beautiful. Well crafted!

[BelgroveDistillery]

Peter Bignell, Belgrove Distillery. There was the violin maker, the barber, the wine maker and I am the Whisky maker using my nose and taste buds to guide my craft. I totally agree with that presentation.

[davesutherland]

I have a trade and a university degree and yes it's a pitty we don't better regard the process of learning a trade, lovely video

[lauskisilmars]

Incredible story! As a lifelong carpenter, many things resonated with me. However, one aspect of craftsmanship that I feel was underrepresented is the struggle of skilled craftspeople who don't know how to sell their work. In today's world, dedicated artisans often find themselves working for others who have mastered the art of sales and marketing. This leads to the craftsman's contributions being overlooked, and they receive little credit or financial reward.
What's the real problem? People are taught everything that schools offer, but when they choose a craft, they lack the knowledge of how to sell it and earn a living from it. Instead of teaching us how to sell our work and build a business, schools focus primarily on technical skills. This results in craftspeople being hired by others, with little control over their work and a small share of potential income. Essentially, they are simply laborers, unable to expand their horizons or become independent

[김아악]

Hello, I'm a student who is studying craft in South Korea. I want to share this great video with more Koreans, so I want to provide korean subtitles. I have already completed the Korean translations. If you turn on the community contributions
function, I'll add Korean subtitles as soon as possible. Thank you!

[David-tgfz]

Somehow, this video and its learnings should be seen by all Architects, especially the Starchitects of the Gehry, Rem the rest. Perhaps it will entice them to actually re-think their designs and actually work with those physically making their buildings. Well, maybe then again, the starchitects have already migrated their construction works to AI controlled 3d printers and 5 axis robots?

[Inimbrium]

What I think will happen in the future is that as we leave the era of scarcity, we will enter a new, massively different era. This new era will be an era of plenty, and of no longer having to work to live. You want something? Your 3D printer at home will make it in minutes. This automated era will mean there will be no jobs either, but what's the point of jobs, if you don't NEED to work, because everything can be automated or 3d printed? So what will happen? People will try and find new meaning in life, through various skills, such as artistic ones, acting, sculpting, painting, cooking or phisical skills such as sports, or intelectual skills such as trivia or chess or other games. So yes, the future is hand made, because in an era of plenty where everything is made automatically, hand made objects will be even more revered and even more apreciated.

[MD-wqon]

My first career I was a graphic designer and film stripper before the days of the computer. Once the computer came in and took the craft away I quickly lost interest.

[TimOppenheimer]

this is neo-luddhism, the gentler face of the philosophy of Tyler Durden. lovely.