as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower
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This could include workshops, certifications and collaboration with other artisans in the field.
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Steven Rogall, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
After Macron’s announcement, a French organization of artisans called the Compagnons du Devoir, dating back to the 12th century, began receiving thousands of applications.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
During the event, Mount Vernon is transformed into a recreation of an 18th-century winter encampment and visitors can even watch a blacksmith at work or purchase wares from artisans specializing in historic crafts.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
Masterfully crafted from lantana reeds by artisans of the Coexistence Collective, these epic elephants are already one of Art Week’s most talked about activations, promoting the fragile relationship between nature and humans.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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Steven Rogall, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
After Macron’s announcement, a French organization of artisans called the Compagnons du Devoir, dating back to the 12th century, began receiving thousands of applications.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
During the event, Mount Vernon is transformed into a recreation of an 18th-century winter encampment and visitors can even watch a blacksmith at work or purchase wares from artisans specializing in historic crafts.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
Masterfully crafted from lantana reeds by artisans of the Coexistence Collective, these epic elephants are already one of Art Week’s most talked about activations, promoting the fragile relationship between nature and humans.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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