Craft in America
Craft in America
CRAFT IN AMERICA visits America's premier craft artists in their studios to witness the creation of handmade objects and into homes, businesses and public spaces where functional art is employed and celebrated. Using archival footage and interviews with some of the top artists in the country, the three-part series showcases the breadth and beauty of handmade objects in our culture.
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Craft in America | Episode IX: Crossroads | PBS
Full Program: This episode explores the intersections of craft, culture, and technology. 52:40
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Craft in America | Episode VIII: Threads | PBS (#7)
Full Program: Explore creativity through works that begin with the humble thread. 53:26
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Craft in America | Consuelo Jimenez Underwood -...
Laura Perez talks about Consuelo Jimenez Underwood's work. 01:25
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Craft in America | Terese Agnew - The Harveys...
Collectors Margarete and David Harvey talk about Terese Agnew's "Margarete's Garden". 01:42
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Craft in America | Faith Ringgold - Creating Tar...
Artist Faith Ringgold talks about the process of creating the "Tar Beach" story quilt. 03:49
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Memory (#101)
Take a personal tour through craft's history in America and learn the stories of prominent artisans. [56 minutes]
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Landscape (#102)
Examine the relationship of craft artists with their inspirational physical environments. [56 minutes]
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Community (#103)
Focuses on the spiritual connection between craft artisans and their communities. [56 minutes]
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Origins (#201)
A South Carolina blacksmith, a North Carolina potter and a New Jersey glass artist are showcased. [56 minutes]
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Process (#202)
A look at how people acquire the knowledge and necessary skills to achieve a career in craft. [56 minutes]
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Messages (#301)
New Mexico-based archaeologist and artist Charles Carillo evokes traditional Spanish colonial style. [56 minutes]
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Family (#302)
Creative home environments and personal dynamics of four families of craft artists are explored. [56 minutes]
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Threads (#401)
The needle arts, including storytelling through quilts and woven textiles, are explored. [56 minutes]
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Crossroads (#402)
America is a place of exciting intersections between modern technology and the handmade. [56 minutes]