In the prepping circles, there has been some discussion of just how people could earn a living after some event that renders out modern civilization inoperative. A lot of lists have circulated, and every one has things like blacksmithing, tinsmithing, carpentry, soap and candle making and so on–things that many would call “folk arts”.
You can go to school for folk arts at the John C. Campbell Folk School. This might make a very interesting vacation this year.
Bah. Would that I had more time to take off…