Craft in America

Unearth the splendor of American culture crafts and the people behind the artistry.

Episodes

  • JEWELRY episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    JEWELRY episode

    S13 Ep2 |
    JEWELRY explores the history, artistry, and impact of personal adornment.
  • FORGE episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    FORGE episode

    S5 Ep1 |
    See the work of metalsmiths who create powerful art from jewelry to monumental sculpture.
  • CROSSROADS episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    CROSSROADS episode

    S4 Ep2 |
    Crossroads explores the intersections of craft, culture, and technology.
  • THREADS episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    THREADS episode

    S4 Ep1 |
    THREADS explores weaving, storytelling through quilts and textiles
  • FAMILY episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    FAMILY episode

    S3 Ep2 |
    Explore the creativity and personal dynamics of craft artist families.
  • MESSAGES episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    MESSAGES episode

    S3 Ep1 |
    Many craft artists go beyond skill to personal and political expression in "Messages."
  • PROCESS episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    PROCESS episode

    S2 Ep2 |
    What inspires a career in craft? How does one learn a craft and make a living at it?
  • ORIGINS episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    ORIGINS episode

    S2 Ep1 |
    Early craft techniques used by these artists are passed on in a continuum of creativity.
  • COMMUNITY episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    COMMUNITY episode

    S1 Ep3 |
    Community focuses on the connection artists have to their communities through craft.

About Craft in America

Craft in America explores 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 film 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.

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