Tomorrow’s Craftsmen and Craftswomen

The clear takeaway from all these competing trends is that in tomorrow’s world, taking a risk may be the only safe way to go. Before a sufficient number of people will be willing to take these chances, a lot of groundwork will have to be laid. Among other things, we need a new educational framework that prioritizes adaptability and entrepreneurialism; re-investment in on-the-job training instead of just classroom or online learning; and an updated safety net that gives people the stability, time, and resources to take risks.

If walls could talk, they’d say “thank you” to Assemblage founders Heidi and Christian Batteau for the artisanal wallcoverings, crafted in the Ozarks that now find their way home to chic residences, restaurants and boutiques across the country.