Can Hobbits and Men learn Elf/Dwarf art and craft?

[Belegorn]

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

how are elves sub creators in a way that excludes other races?

Elves are "the representatives of sub-creation par excellence" [Letter #130] Lúthien was part Elda and part Maia and Tolkien states that Eru, "gave special 'sub-creative' powers to certain of His highest created beings: that is a guarantee that what they devised and made should be given the reality of Creation." [Letter #153] Elvish "'magic' is Art, delivered from many of its human limitations: more effortless, more quick, more complete (product, and vision in unflawed correspondence)" [Letter #130]