It’s a common complaint among designers that it is nearly impossible to find skilledartisans and craftspeople. Why is there such a shortage, and what can designers do toinspire more young people to work with their hands? Three outstandingpractitioners—decorative painter Caroline Lizarraga, floor painter Chris Pearson, andupholsterer Luther Quintana—weigh in on how they learned their craft, and how they findand train staff to keep up with demand. They discuss the ways social media hastransformed the artisan community and reveal why you just might find your next talentedteam member at the local carwash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.