Craftsman's Legacy

In A CRAFTSMAN'S LEGACY, host Eric Gorges goes on a quest to discover the true craftsmen in today's world. Traveling across the country, Gorges interviews the men and women responsible for carrying the tools, trades and traditions of fine craftsmanship into the 21st century. From a glass blower to a guitar maker, a weaver to a potter, every episode explains the history of a traditional craft and the importance of that craft in the United States today. Other tradespeople include: a woodworker, a snowshoe maker, a knife-maker, a boat-maker, a saddle-maker, a stone carver and a blacksmith. Gorges, a welder by trade, meets and interviews master craftsmen, and learns why they chose their craft, where they learned their skills, how they live using their talents, and the challenges and importance of keeping that tradition alive in a modern-day world. He then takes on the role of apprentice on a project under the guidance of the master craftsman. In these inspiring segments, Gorges proves that, with the right tools and careful direction, a person with no experience can learn the basic skills of a craft to create something of lasting value. As owner of Voodoo Choppers, Gorges creates custom motorcycles and stylish works of art for high-end restaurants and luxury homes. His one-of-a-kind choppers have been featured on The Discovery Channel.

Fri, Oct 9 9:00 P.M. The Clockmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Welcome to the magical world of a clockmaker, where the gears are lovingly handmade and time truly does stand still as host Eric Gorges and young clock maker Nate Bowers create a beautiful exposed gear clock.

Fri, Oct 9 9:30 P.M. The Weave Master     NH Create (11.4)

Weaver Jaunita Hofstrom wanted to have a place just for weavers to gather and pursue their love of weaving.

Fri, Oct 9 10:00 P.M. The Metal Engraver     NH Create (11.4)

With intricate flourishes, filigree, and a lot of magnification, host Eric Gorges and metal engraver David Riccardo create a breathtaking metal engraving.

Fri, Oct 9 10:30 P.M. The Wood Turner     NH Create (11.4)

Let the chips fly!

Fri, Oct 9 11:00 P.M. The Stained Glassmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Ekaterina Reier and host Eric Gorges play with light and glass in this episode where viewers learn that following your dream can really pay off.

Fri, Oct 9 11:30 P.M. The Medieval Armormaker     NH Create (11.4)

James Gillaspie has been making medieval/Renaissance armor for over 20 years.

Sat, Oct 10 12:00 A.M. The Cheesemaker     NH Create (11.4)

Cheese, please!

Sat, Oct 10 12:30 A.M. The Quilter     NH Create (11.4)

Theadra Fleming hands over the needle and thread to host Eric Gorges as this quilter explains the African American tradition of quilting with a focus on colors, symbolism and the history of African textiles.

Sat, Oct 10 1:00 A.M. The Shoemakers     NH Create (11.4)

Best foot (ware) forward!

Sat, Oct 10 1:30 A.M. The Furnituremaker     NH Create (11.4)

Host Eric Gorges visits Alan Kaniarz, an innovator in the world of furniture design.

Sat, Oct 10 10:00 A.M. The Clockmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Welcome to the magical world of a clockmaker, where the gears are lovingly handmade and time truly does stand still as host Eric Gorges and young clock maker Nate Bowers create a beautiful exposed gear clock.

Sat, Oct 10 10:30 A.M. The Weave Master     NH Create (11.4)

Weaver Jaunita Hofstrom wanted to have a place just for weavers to gather and pursue their love of weaving.

Sat, Oct 10 11:00 A.M. The Metal Engraver     NH Create (11.4)

With intricate flourishes, filigree, and a lot of magnification, host Eric Gorges and metal engraver David Riccardo create a breathtaking metal engraving.

Sat, Oct 10 11:30 A.M. The Wood Turner     NH Create (11.4)

Let the chips fly!

Sat, Oct 10 12:00 P.M. The Stained Glassmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Ekaterina Reier and host Eric Gorges play with light and glass in this episode where viewers learn that following your dream can really pay off.

Sat, Oct 10 12:30 P.M. The Medieval Armormaker     NH Create (11.4)

James Gillaspie has been making medieval/Renaissance armor for over 20 years.

Sat, Oct 10 1:00 P.M. The Cheesemaker     NH Create (11.4)

Cheese, please!

Sat, Oct 10 1:30 P.M. The Quilter     NH Create (11.4)

Theadra Fleming hands over the needle and thread to host Eric Gorges as this quilter explains the African American tradition of quilting with a focus on colors, symbolism and the history of African textiles.

Sat, Oct 10 2:00 P.M. The Shoemakers     NH Create (11.4)

Best foot (ware) forward!

Sat, Oct 10 2:30 P.M. The Furnituremaker     NH Create (11.4)

Host Eric Gorges visits Alan Kaniarz, an innovator in the world of furniture design.

Sun, Oct 11 12:00 P.M. The Clockmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Welcome to the magical world of a clockmaker, where the gears are lovingly handmade and time truly does stand still as host Eric Gorges and young clock maker Nate Bowers create a beautiful exposed gear clock.

Sun, Oct 11 12:30 P.M. The Weave Master     NH Create (11.4)

Weaver Jaunita Hofstrom wanted to have a place just for weavers to gather and pursue their love of weaving.

Sun, Oct 11 1:00 P.M. The Metal Engraver     NH Create (11.4)

With intricate flourishes, filigree, and a lot of magnification, host Eric Gorges and metal engraver David Riccardo create a breathtaking metal engraving.

Sun, Oct 11 1:30 P.M. The Wood Turner     NH Create (11.4)

Let the chips fly!

Sun, Oct 11 2:00 P.M. The Stained Glassmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Ekaterina Reier and host Eric Gorges play with light and glass in this episode where viewers learn that following your dream can really pay off.

Sun, Oct 11 2:30 P.M. The Medieval Armormaker     NH Create (11.4)

James Gillaspie has been making medieval/Renaissance armor for over 20 years.

Sun, Oct 11 3:00 P.M. The Cheesemaker     NH Create (11.4)

Cheese, please!

Sun, Oct 11 3:30 P.M. The Quilter     NH Create (11.4)

Theadra Fleming hands over the needle and thread to host Eric Gorges as this quilter explains the African American tradition of quilting with a focus on colors, symbolism and the history of African textiles.

Sun, Oct 11 4:00 P.M. The Shoemakers     NH Create (11.4)

Best foot (ware) forward!

Sun, Oct 11 4:30 P.M. The Furnituremaker     NH Create (11.4)

Host Eric Gorges visits Alan Kaniarz, an innovator in the world of furniture design.

Sun, Oct 11 9:00 P.M. The Clockmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Welcome to the magical world of a clockmaker, where the gears are lovingly handmade and time truly does stand still as host Eric Gorges and young clock maker Nate Bowers create a beautiful exposed gear clock.

Sun, Oct 11 9:30 P.M. The Weave Master     NH Create (11.4)

Weaver Jaunita Hofstrom wanted to have a place just for weavers to gather and pursue their love of weaving.

Mon, Oct 12 2:00 A.M. The Clockmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Welcome to the magical world of a clockmaker, where the gears are lovingly handmade and time truly does stand still as host Eric Gorges and young clock maker Nate Bowers create a beautiful exposed gear clock.

Mon, Oct 12 2:30 A.M. The Weave Master     NH Create (11.4)

Weaver Jaunita Hofstrom wanted to have a place just for weavers to gather and pursue their love of weaving.

Mon, Oct 12 9:00 P.M. The Metal Engraver     NH Create (11.4)

With intricate flourishes, filigree, and a lot of magnification, host Eric Gorges and metal engraver David Riccardo create a breathtaking metal engraving.

Mon, Oct 12 9:30 P.M. The Wood Turner     NH Create (11.4)

Let the chips fly!

Tue, Oct 13 2:00 A.M. The Metal Engraver     NH Create (11.4)

With intricate flourishes, filigree, and a lot of magnification, host Eric Gorges and metal engraver David Riccardo create a breathtaking metal engraving.

Tue, Oct 13 2:30 A.M. The Wood Turner     NH Create (11.4)

Let the chips fly!

Tue, Oct 13 9:00 P.M. The Stained Glassmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Ekaterina Reier and host Eric Gorges play with light and glass in this episode where viewers learn that following your dream can really pay off.

Tue, Oct 13 9:30 P.M. The Medieval Armormaker     NH Create (11.4)

James Gillaspie has been making medieval/Renaissance armor for over 20 years.

Wed, Oct 14 2:00 A.M. The Stained Glassmaker     NH Create (11.4)

Ekaterina Reier and host Eric Gorges play with light and glass in this episode where viewers learn that following your dream can really pay off.

Wed, Oct 14 2:30 A.M. The Medieval Armormaker     NH Create (11.4)

James Gillaspie has been making medieval/Renaissance armor for over 20 years.

Wed, Oct 14 9:00 P.M. The Cheesemaker     NH Create (11.4)

Cheese, please!

Wed, Oct 14 9:30 P.M. The Quilter     NH Create (11.4)

Theadra Fleming hands over the needle and thread to host Eric Gorges as this quilter explains the African American tradition of quilting with a focus on colors, symbolism and the history of African textiles.

Thu, Oct 15 2:00 A.M. The Cheesemaker     NH Create (11.4)

Cheese, please!

Thu, Oct 15 2:30 A.M. The Quilter     NH Create (11.4)

Theadra Fleming hands over the needle and thread to host Eric Gorges as this quilter explains the African American tradition of quilting with a focus on colors, symbolism and the history of African textiles.

Thu, Oct 15 9:00 P.M. The Shoemakers     NH Create (11.4)

Best foot (ware) forward!

Thu, Oct 15 9:30 P.M. The Furnituremaker     NH Create (11.4)

Host Eric Gorges visits Alan Kaniarz, an innovator in the world of furniture design.

Fri, Oct 16 2:00 A.M. The Shoemakers     NH Create (11.4)

Best foot (ware) forward!

Fri, Oct 16 2:30 A.M. The Furnituremaker     NH Create (11.4)

Host Eric Gorges visits Alan Kaniarz, an innovator in the world of furniture design.


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