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Craft in America

Season 1 2007

  • 2007-04-19T01:00:00Z on PBS
  • 1h
  • 3h (3 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
Explore the vitality, history and significance of the craft movement in the United States and its impact on our nation's rich cultural heritage. Capturing the beauty, creativity and originality of craftsmanship, the show highlights artists and explores the inter-relationship of what they do, how they do it and why they have chosen a life of creating art.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2007-04-19T01:00:00Z

1x01 Memory

Series Premiere

1x01 Memory

  • 2007-04-19T01:00:00Z1h

Take a tour through craft's history in America beginning with the pioneers of the field to the intimate stories of some of our country's most prominent craft artists. Memory observes how past is prologue, and looks to the dynamic of cultural history and personal heritage in creating objects. Featured artists include Sam Maloof, Garry Knox Bennett, Mary Jackson, Tom Joyce, and Pat Courtney Gold.

2007-04-26T01:00:00Z

1x02 Landscape

1x02 Landscape

  • 2007-04-26T01:00:00Z1h

Craft artists depend on their natural environment for both materials and inspiration. This hour looks at the processes through which natural materials become finished works of craft, and what deeper messages may be contained therein. Featured artists include Jan Yager, Kit Carson, David Gurney, George & Mira Nakashima, Richard Notkin, and Timberline Lodge.

Season Finale

2007-05-03T01:00:00Z

1x03 Community

Season Finale

1x03 Community

  • 2007-05-03T01:00:00Z1h

Throughout time, craft work has been a community activity. Gifted artists and passionate newcomers alike reveal the deeply held belief that craft is about more than just the making of an object. Featured artists include Jamex & Einar de la Torre, Preston Singletary, Pilchuck Glass School, Sarah Jaeger, Ken Loeber, Dona Look, Mississippi Cultural Crossroads, Penland School, Denise & Sam Wallace.

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