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craft in america

This program celebrates some of our most important traditions. Nordic folk woodcarver Harley Refsal brings to life the rich history of winter solstice. Clay artist Susan Garson creates fanciful Chanukah menorahs. George Vanderbilt's opulent turn-of-the-century Christmas is recreated at the Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina. Daring chefs make lavish gingerbread houses for the competition at Grove Park Inn. Navidad is celebrated in San Antonio with religious processions, tamales and Kathleen Trenchard's sparkling luminarias. Garcia Art Glass makes colorful ornaments, and Veronica Castillo creates a traditional Mexican Tree of Life.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 502

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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.

Watch Craft In America - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Glass artists Einar & Jamex de la Torre

Gerhardt Knodel of Cranbrook Academy

Basket weaver Pat Courtney Gold

Ceramic artist David Gurney

Patricia Crosby of Mississippi Cultural Crossroads

Jeweler & Mixed-Media artist Jan Yager

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Mon, May 19	6:00 A.M.	Harmony NH Create (11.4)
Mon, May 26	6:00 A.M.	Jewelry NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 2	6:00 A.M.	Inspiration NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 9	6:00 A.M.	Home NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 16	6:00 A.M.	Play NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Jun 22	3:00 A.M.	Process NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Jun 22	4:00 A.M.	Messages NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jun 23	6:00 A.M.	Miniatures NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jun 27	1:00 A.M.	Family NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Jun 27	2:00 A.M.	Threads NHPBS (11.1)