Craft in America.

Craft in America

Collectors

From Chicano art to teapots and wooden spoons, a look at the essential role that craft collectors play in the community and how their support furthers artists at all stages of their careers. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

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)

Fri, 2/20 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

West

Celebrating the continuum of heritage and the handmade; featuring Graham Ebner, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Poakalani Quilters, Hokule'a, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, the Bishop Museum, Cary Schwarz and Jeff Minor. (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)

Mon, 2/23 at 5:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Family

Four families of artisans include father and son glass artists in Seattle and an Oklahoma boot maker who inspires her daughters. (60 minutes)