Is quilting a hobby or an art?
#52
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
BOTH! art tends to be lots of people's hobbies---my mother is a commercial artist- managed to raise 6 kids with her art- she also enjoys painting as her hobbie-
there is a difference between an art quilt and a traditional quilt- but i make alot of traditional quilts that people look at and tell me---wow- you are an artist! no reason for there to be a difference-
if a degree will help you further your hobbie why not? same as taking any other classes to further your interest- learn new techniques- color theory---lots of things- if you have time and $$--and the desire- why would it matter if it's to further your hobbie- or just because you have an interest- or make it a career choice??
there is a difference between an art quilt and a traditional quilt- but i make alot of traditional quilts that people look at and tell me---wow- you are an artist! no reason for there to be a difference-
if a degree will help you further your hobbie why not? same as taking any other classes to further your interest- learn new techniques- color theory---lots of things- if you have time and $$--and the desire- why would it matter if it's to further your hobbie- or just because you have an interest- or make it a career choice??
#54
I could not disagree with this more!! If anybody has the opportunity to get a degree in something they love they should do it!! Raising your level of knowledge is ALWAYS a good thing!!
#56
I had this discussion with an artist who says quilting is a craft, not art, but I disagree depending on the quilt project. I've seen alot of quilts which I consider beautiful art, not just a craft or hobby.
#57
Crafters are higly skilled people as well, and deserve our respect alongside artists.
The terms quilt artisans and quilt artists do sound pretty nice.
#59
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: long island ny
Posts: 1,337
It is an artful hobby. I have a great quote that suits...
"A man who works with his hands is a laborer
A man who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman
A man who works with his hands, head and Heart is an artist"
Need I say more?
"A man who works with his hands is a laborer
A man who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman
A man who works with his hands, head and Heart is an artist"
Need I say more?
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