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Craft in America

ORIGINS episode preview

Watch a preview of the Origins episode, which focuses on the origins of the American craft movement and features artists who tie their work to early craft techniques and pass these techniques to others in a continuum of creativity. Artists featured include blacksmith Philip Simmons, potter Vernon Owens, Kiowa beadworker Teri Greeves, weaver Jim Bassler, and glass artist Paul Stankard.

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COLLECTORS episode
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COLLECTORS reveals the relationship between craft collectors & artists they support
SCIENCE episode
55:11
SCIENCE investigates the unexpected intersection between art and the sciences
MINIATURES episode
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MINIATURES explores the world of small objects and big ideas
Craft in America Season 15
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HOME Episode
55:05
HOME visits artists whose environments are filled with meaning and metaphor
INSPIRATION Episode
54:36
INSPIRATION reveals the magic and influence of craft
JEWELRY episode
55:06
JEWELRY explores the history, artistry, and impact of personal adornment.
HARMONY episode
54:36
HARMONY bridges the art forms of music and craft
DEMOCRACY episode
55:06
DEMOCRACY explores how craft is intertwined with our nation’s defining principles.
STORYTELLERS episode
54:36
Artists who use narrative to communicate personal stories & universal truths.
IDENTITY episode
55:11
Artists explore issues of gender, race, culture and place
QUILTS episode
55:06
Learn about contemporary quilters from diverse traditions
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