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craft in america

The first episode takes a personal tour through craft's history in America. The intimate stories of some of the country's most prominent craft artisans are set against the larger historical context of craft itself. The episode includes visits to woodworker Sam Maloof, furniture maker Garry Knox Bennett, basket makers Mary Jackson and Pat Courtney Gold and metalsmith Tom Joyce.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 101

About 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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Sat, Dec 7 2:00 A.M. Music     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Dec 9 6:00 A.M. Community     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 14 5:00 P.M. Holiday     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 14 10:00 P.M. Holiday     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Dec 15 4:00 A.M. Holiday     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Dec 15 10:00 P.M. Celebration     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 16 4:00 A.M. Celebration     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 16 6:00 A.M. Origins     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 21 12:00 A.M. Holiday     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 21 1:00 P.M. Holiday     NH Create (11.4)
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Mon, Dec 23 6:00 A.M. Process     NH Create (11.4)
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Thu, Dec 26 2:00 A.M. Holiday     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Dec 26 2:00 P.M. Democracy     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Dec 26 3:00 P.M. Harmony     NH World (11.3)


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