Waterford has had several master craftsmen over its long history, but some of the most notable include George and William Penrose, who were instrumental in the company's early development. More recent master craftsmen include artisans such as John Connolly and Brian McCarthy, who have contributed to the brand's reputation for exquisite crystal craftsmanship. Each has played a vital role in maintaining Waterford's legacy of excellence in crystal making.
apprentice, journeyman, master
The apprentice learns the skills of his trade from the master craftsman. When the master craftsman decides that the apprentice has learned all he needs, apprenticeship ends and the apprentice becomes a journeyman who usually leaves the master craftsman to practice his trade on his own.
Replicating this ancient, intricate molding will require the skills of a master craftsman.
An Apprentice
Victor Fleming Master Craftsman - 2009 V is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-7
It is Hephaestus
A journeyman is a craftsman that has not reached the master level. He or she would do many of the same things a master would but with oversight of a master.
journeyman
a master craftsman or carpenter.
Piece of craftsmanship
He was well known as a silversmith.
Apprentice