RETOLD Features

2. The Crafter and this Craft

Here, you detail about the (primary) crafter in this specific craft activity you are documenting. This information is not so much for the general public, but mainly for fellow crafters and researchers.

By explaining more about the crafter, you add context to the craft and its practice. Once you selected the crafter which you ID'ed when setting up (in this form), you add information on how the crafter learned the craft, if it is their main occupation, and how experienced they are in this specific craft. 

 Fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory.

Things to prepare beforehand:

  • Background information on the crafter

Target group:

  • Staff of the organisation
  • Fellow crafters and researchers
 

See the example below:

The primary crafter
Select the relevant crafter. When you are logged in, you will see the crafters listed who were added previously by your organisation.

Extra information about the primary crafter and this craft

Crafter's role in the documentation process
Please select one option.

Background information

The crafter has been practicing this craft for
Is practicing this craft the main occupation of the crafter?
Does the crafter practice any other crafts?
Please name the other crafts, divided by commas
The crafter's motivation for learning this specific craft
More options are possible. If "Other" selected please add a new category.
Please add the proper motivation.
Does the crafter have regular contact with colleagues?
Please provide the (estimated) number of colleagues / peers.
Which describes the crafter's habitual working area best?

How did the crafter learn this craft?

How did the crafter learn this craft
More options are possible.
For example from a family member
Was the apprenticeship related to the craft?
Please name the main subject.
Was the formal course related to the craft?

Teaching the craft

Does the crafter teach this craft?
Where / how the crafter teaches
More options are possible.