Arts and Music

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.

WEST episode

55m 4s

WEST celebrates the continuum of heritage and the handmade, taking inspiration from the landscape, history and culture of the American West. Working across cowboy arts, Hawaiian indigenous practices, and Native American handwork, the artists show how traditional craft can be revived, reworked and reinvented in the art of today.

Episodes

  • WEST episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    WEST episode

    S17 E2 - 55m 4s

    WEST celebrates the continuum of heritage and the handmade, taking inspiration from the landscape, history and culture of the American West. Working across cowboy arts, Hawaiian indigenous practices, and Native American handwork, the artists show how traditional craft can be revived, reworked and reinvented in the art of today.

  • EAST episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    EAST episode

    S17 E1 - 54m 48s

    EAST explores the intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the US. As a nation of immigrants, these American stories, from a fabric flower factory to a silversmith to a potter and more, highlight the diverse expressions behind modern craft. Featuring M&S Schmalberg, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere House, Helena Hernmarck

Extras + Features

  • WEST preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    WEST preview

    S17 E2 - 1m

    WEST celebrates the continuum of heritage and the handmade, taking inspiration from the landscape, history and culture of the American West. Working across cowboy arts, Hawaiian indigenous practices, and Native American handwork, the artists show how traditional craft can be revived, reworked and reinvented in the art of today.

  • EAST preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    EAST preview

    S17 E1 - 1m

    EAST explores the intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the country. As a nation of immigrants, these American stories, from a fabric flower factory to a silversmith to a potter and more, highlight the diverse expressions behind modern craft.

Schedule

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    Craft in America

    California

    Friday
    Dec 5

    1 Hour

    The diverse craft traditions of California, including Native American ancient traditions and the handmade work of contemporary artists.
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    Craft in America

    California

    Saturday
    Dec 6

    1 Hour

    The diverse craft traditions of California, including Native American ancient traditions and the handmade work of contemporary artists.
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    Craft in America

    Neighbors

    Monday
    Dec 8

    1 Hour

    The people, history, traditions and crafts of the U.S. and Mexico.
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    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    California

    Monday
    Dec 8

    1 Hour

    The diverse craft traditions of California, including Native American ancient traditions and the handmade work of contemporary artists.
  • Image
    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    Neighbors

    Monday
    Dec 8

    1 Hour

    The people, history, traditions and crafts of the U.S. and Mexico.
  • Image
    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    California

    Monday
    Dec 8

    1 Hour

    The diverse craft traditions of California, including Native American ancient traditions and the handmade work of contemporary artists.
  • Image
    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    East

    Friday
    Dec 19

    1 Hour

    The intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the U.S.; featuring M&S Schmalberg, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere and Helena Hernmarck.
  • Image
    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    East

    Friday
    Dec 19

    1 Hour

    The intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the U.S.; featuring M&S Schmalberg, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere and Helena Hernmarck.
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    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    West

    Friday
    Dec 19

    1 Hour

    Celebrating the continuum of heritage and the handmade; featuring Graham Ebner, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Poakalani Quilters, Hokule'a, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, the Bishop Museum, Cary Schwarz and Jeff Minor.
  • Image
    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    West

    Friday
    Dec 19

    1 Hour

    Celebrating the continuum of heritage and the handmade; featuring Graham Ebner, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Poakalani Quilters, Hokule'a, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, the Bishop Museum, Cary Schwarz and Jeff Minor.
  • Image
    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    East

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    1 Hour

    The intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the U.S.; featuring M&S Schmalberg, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere and Helena Hernmarck.
  • Image
    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    East

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    1 Hour

    The intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the U.S.; featuring M&S Schmalberg, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere and Helena Hernmarck.
  • Image
    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    West

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    1 Hour

    Celebrating the continuum of heritage and the handmade; featuring Graham Ebner, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Poakalani Quilters, Hokule'a, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, the Bishop Museum, Cary Schwarz and Jeff Minor.
  • Image
    Craft in America: TVSS: Iconic

    Craft in America

    West

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    1 Hour

    Celebrating the continuum of heritage and the handmade; featuring Graham Ebner, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Poakalani Quilters, Hokule'a, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, the Bishop Museum, Cary Schwarz and Jeff Minor.

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