master woodcarver ???

[jgbouras]

What constitutes a "Master Woodcarver"? Is there some certification one gets that recognizes different levels of competency or is it a title one assumes after so many years practicing the art?

Curious!
Yukon Jack

[Robson Valley]

In Britain, I believe that the apprenticeship still exists in the direction of a "Journeyman's Ticket".
Something in the back of my mind tells me that "Master" is the level above that. Perhaps like a D.Sc. degree (beyond PhD), conferred in recognition of a career body of work(s).
Back here, Charles Edenshaw, Mungo Martin, Bill Reid and ?? Davidson would qualify if sales, status and recognition were criteria. Might be a tough call to separate from public popularity.

[Claude]

If you scroll to the bottom of the page, there is a list of similar threads from the archives that might answer your question.

Claude

[jgbouras]

Thanks Claude! I hadn't noticed the link below but having gone through them my question has been answered.

Cheers!
Yukon Jack

[idigjars]

I never noticed the links below each post before either. Thanks Claude. Paul

[kevindominguez]

Originally Posted by jgbouras

What constitutes a "Master Woodcarver"? Is there some certification one gets that recognizes different levels of competency or is it a title one assumes after so many years practicing the art?

Curious!
Yukon Jack

even if he has been practising for so many years, but has not even learned any single thing, he could still be a novice.