Gone are the days in which we can apprentice our way through the years until we become the master of our craft, sharing our carefully honed techniques with the next generation.

原来我们花上好几年的时间当学徒，直到变成该手艺的大师，然后与后代分享我们小心珍藏，自以为贵的技术，这些日子已经一去不复返了。

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Centuries ago, apprenticeships were the preferred method of learning a new craft. Under an experienced tutor, an apprentice will not only study the craft, but will also practice it.

几百年前，做学徒是学习一门手艺的不二方法。师承一名经验老道的师傅，学徒不但可以学习工艺方法，同时也能付诸实践。

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Women can become Artisans as well, although it is uncommon for a woman to apprentice or work outside the home in a craft or trade.

女人们可以成为艺人，尽管对女人来说，出门在外抛头露面表演或做生意也不常见。

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The puppets are manipulated by one lead artist, the Hayali, who may have one or more apprentice-assistants who are learning the craft by helping to create the tasvirs and accompanying the action with music.

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Current apprentice Aaron Thorneycroft also sees benefits in studying a craft the traditional way.

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