And... this is it! After all the research, all the iterations, all the blood sweat and tears... after evolving from an initial interest in the Lost Arts, to a final thesis-project hybrid... THIS is the written thesis that was the inception/is the foundation for this website! The thesis supports the website and the website is a result of the thesis, and neither can exist without the other.
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'Lost, or Found? Seeking and Preserving the Education of Artisanal Art" encompasses the facets of a traditional thesis, from Abstract to the first three chapters of Introduction, Literature Review, and Methodology-- and then takes a departure in chapter four. Chapter four IS this website, and the documentation of it in the written work is an overview of Craftsplorations, detailing its site map, a summary of what is on each page, etc.
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But HERE is where you can read my finished research and methodology in entirety! PLUS take a gander at the seven pages of references (looking for some amazing sources on craft/craft education? You're going to love this comprehensive list!)
interested in previous iterations of this thesis?