Craft in America
Memory
History of the craft movement; some of the best craft artists in America. (60 minutes)
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UPCOMING EPISODES
Sat, 11/14 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS Create
Home
Artists whose environments are filled with meaning and metaphor; featuring Syd Carpenter, Helen Drutt, Wharton Esherick, Biskakone Greg Johnson and more. (60 minutes)
Thu, 11/19 at 9:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
(60 minutes)
Sat, 11/21 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS Create
Play
From puppets to piñatas to unicorns, exploring the intersection between play and artistry as craft artists draw upon the tools of childhood to inspire imagination; Calder Kamin, Lorena Robletto, Roberto Benavidez, Schroeder Cherry and Chris Green. (60 minutes)
Mon, 11/23 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
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, 11/23 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Inspiration
The magic and influence of craft, featuring Diedrick Brackens, Ayumi Horie, Maddy Leeser, Mary Little, Simon Rodin and more. (60 minutes)
Mon, 11/23 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Home
Artists whose environments are filled with meaning and metaphor; featuring Syd Carpenter, Helen Drutt, Wharton Esherick, Biskakone Greg Johnson and more. (60 minutes)
Tue, 11/24 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Play
From puppets to piñatas to unicorns, exploring the intersection between play and artistry as craft artists draw upon the tools of childhood to inspire imagination; Calder Kamin, Lorena Robletto, Roberto Benavidez, Schroeder Cherry and Chris Green. (60 minutes)
Tue, 11/24 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Miniatures
From folk art and marionettes to tiny furniture, exploring the world of tiny objects and the artists who create them; featuring the International Folk Art Market, Leandro Gomez Quintero, Mark Murphy, Alexander Girard and Gustave Baumann. (60 minutes)
Tue, 11/24 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Science
Investigating the unexpected intersection between art and the sciences, spanning technology, engineering, biology, math and the climate emergency. (60 minutes)
Wed, 11/25 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
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)
Wed, 11/25 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
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)