killamch89 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Do you find that hands-on experience deepens your understanding and appreciation of a craft, or do you enjoy observing skilled artisans and absorbing their techniques? Perhaps you believe that both approaches offer valuable insights, yet one resonates more with you. Share your personal experiences and tips on how learning and watching can complement each other in developing artistic skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I prefer hands on learning. When I was taking guitar lessons, he had me hooked up to his amp, and was teaching me how to hit the frets and several notes. One thing I learned, while not really artistic, was how to drive a standard transmission. I watched my fathers feet from the time I was 10. By the time I got my license, I already knew how to drive stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Barida Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I enjoy learning a craft. I want to get involved, and there is no way to achieve such desire instead of learning it by myself. So, I will always want to be a part of learning it in order to get through the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 On 3/12/2025 at 12:40 AM, The Blackangel said: I prefer hands on learning. When I was taking guitar lessons, he had me hooked up to his amp, and was teaching me how to hit the frets and several notes. One thing I learned, while not really artistic, was how to drive a standard transmission. I watched my fathers feet from the time I was 10. By the time I got my license, I already knew how to drive stick. Expand I'm definitely a hands-on learner as well who prefers the trial-and-error process of developing a craft myself. While I might watch tutorials for basic techniques, I learn more from my mistakes than from watching flawless demonstrations. There's something uniquely satisfying about the physical memory that develops through practice. Knight Barida 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Barida Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 On 3/23/2025 at 11:41 PM, killamch89 said: I'm definitely a hands-on learner as well who prefers the trial-and-error process of developing a craft myself. While I might watch tutorials for basic techniques, I learn more from my mistakes than from watching flawless demonstrations. There's something uniquely satisfying about the physical memory that develops through practice. Expand Practising is a beautiful way to get better. This same thing applies to learning a craft. You get to have a better understanding of how it is done by learning it and such is the best way to becoming better in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ja sa bong Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 If I don't practice to learn, I will never truly grasp the whole crafting process. It's why I fancy hands on learning experience as it tends to teach me a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 On 3/28/2025 at 3:29 AM, Knight Barida said: Practising is a beautiful way to get better. This same thing applies to learning a craft. You get to have a better understanding of how it is done by learning it and such is the best way to becoming better in that area. Expand Absolutely. I don't mind failing at all because at least I'll learn what doesn't work for me in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Barida Posted Sunday at 07:20 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:20 PM On 4/1/2025 at 12:31 AM, killamch89 said: Absolutely. I don't mind failing at all because at least I'll learn what doesn't work for me in the future. Expand When one is trying to learn, they should be open to making mistakes. It is not possible not to make mistakes as a newbie, but those errors would end up making you a better person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
