Slow Craft

There are some wonderful discussions going on about the definitions of Slow Craft and Slow Cloth movements at Red Thread Studio here and In a Minute Ago here.
Having started this blog in the first place because I felt I was so much less productive than some of my other artist friends and acquaintences, I can certainly relate to that feeling of just not doing enough!

Here are Elaine's 10 Qualities of Slow Cloth

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Joy
Slow Cloth has the possibility of joy in the process. In other words, the journey matters as much as the destination.
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Contemplation
Slow Cloth offers the quality of meditation or contemplation in the process.
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Skill
Slow Cloth involves skill and has the possibility of mastery.
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Diversity
Slow Cloth acknowledges the rich diversity and multicultural history of textile art.
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Teaching
Slow Cloth honors its teachers and lineage even in its most contemporary expressions.
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Materials
Slow Cloth is thoughtful in its use of materials and respects their source.
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Quality
Slow Cloth artists, designers, crafters and artisans want to make things that last and are well-made.
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Beauty
It's in the eye of the beholder, yes, but it's in our nature to reach for beauty and create it where we can.
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Community
Slow Cloth supports community by sharing knowledge and respecting relationships.
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Expression
Slow Cloth is expressive of individuals and/or cultures. The human creative force is reflected and evident in the work.


For me, I'll substitute the word cloth with craft and then I can just call myself a slow craft artist....

How about you?