[EKStationers] guild

[iheronimus at comcast.net]

Greetings,

(Paul?) Thank you for your thoughts, they are well-considered.

I would like to discuss the relative merits of a tiered system at SRWC next weekend. I am now trying to figure out where would be a good place to meet.

One comment though: since the Stationers comprise a number of different (though related) disciplines, the idea of a book as a token of apprenticeship opens up some interesting possibilities.

First, I believe the prospective apprentice should make his or her own book, as an indication of their interest and demonstration of their level of skill. A simple  paper-bound book requires minimal skill, and may be made without expensive tools or materials. It would then serve as a notebook during the apprentice's tenure, and could be incorporated into the apprentice's masterwork:

A binder could re-bind it into a more elaborate binding
A printer could set some of the contents in type, and print copies
An engraver could cut a wood block and print an illustration into the book

Discussion?

M. Iheronimus

>My humble thoughts 
>    1.  student ( hi I just joined)
>    2.  novice ( I would like to do this)
>    3.  apprentice (at this time buy into the guild, an receive his/her book)
>    4   journeyman (able to work in chosen field/ fields)
>    5   teacher  (able to teach others)
>   6   warden
>   7   Master
 
>    other thoughts later. thank you.
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