Craft in America
Origins
The origins of the American craft movement; artists who tie their work to early craft techniques. (60 minutes)
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UPCOMING EPISODES
Sat, 2/7 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS Create
Harmony
The creation of handcrafted instruments, featuring Marc Savoy and the Savoy family, bowmaker Susan Lipkins, luthier Doug Naselroad and artist Richard Jolley. (60 minutes)
Mon, 2/9 at 5:00 am on Austin PBS Create
Process
Why a person chooses a career in craft; artists who have turned to craft as a second career later in life. (60 minutes)
Fri, 2/13 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV
East
The intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the U.S.; featuring M&S Schmalberg, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere and Helena Hernmarck. (60 minutes)
Sat, 2/14 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS Create
Jewelry
Exploring the history, artistry and impact of personal adornment with jewelers Tom Herman, Harriete Estel Berman, Art Smith, Gabrielle Gould and Jesse Monongya. (60 minutes)
Mon, 2/16 at 5:00 am on Austin PBS Create
Messages
Artist Charles Carillo evokes a traditional Spanish colonial style; jewelry and metalsmith Thomas Mann; blown glass still-life artist Beth Lipman; glass bead artist Joyce Scott. (60 minutes)
Sat, 2/21 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS Create
Inspiration
The magic and influence of craft, featuring Diedrick Brackens, Ayumi Horie, Maddy Leeser, Mary Little, Simon Rodin and more. (60 minutes)