Craft Learning as Perceptual Transformation

Focusing on the sensory experiences of craftspeople, this volume delves into three wooden boat workshops along the East Coast. The author, a boat builder's apprentice, shares insights from his fieldwork, highlighting how artisans interpret their tools and materials, enriching their practical skills. Through this exploration, he reveals that the workshop experience fosters a deeper perceptual understanding, creating meaningful objects that often go unnoticed. The book posits that this intelligence is a vital aspect of human cognition, often neglected in modern education.