This is just a curiosity question. I'm a weekend warrior furniture maker. It's obvious that things are tough regarding the economy at present. That got me to wondering how things are going in the handmade furniture market. My wife and I are typical middle class, so we can't offer much to help students working towards a career in cabinet making, but our daydream (you know, the "if we won the lottery" conversation) is to be able to sponsor folks that have chosen the path of creating beautiful things. My particular interest is, of course, furniture and hers is painting, but we are supportive of most any creative endeavour. Anyway, I just wonder what the market is like out there. I read that these downturns take a while to trickle up and that wealthier folks still spend to a point. I remember taking a class from a well respected furniture maker and teacher who told us that during the recession of the 80's, he built garage doors!
Tony
Tony