Craft in America

ORIGINS episode

The American craft tradition did not just appear, fully-formed and mature. The artists in Origins tie their work to early craft techniques and demonstrate how they are involved in passing these techniques to others in a continuum of creativity. Featured artists include Philip Simmons, Mark Hewitt, Teri Greeves, Jim Bassler, Paul Stankard, and Vernon, Pam, and Travis Owens.

ORIGINS episode

55m 1s

The American craft tradition did not just appear, fully-formed and mature. The artists in Origins tie their work to early craft techniques and demonstrate how they are involved in passing these techniques to others in a continuum of creativity. Featured artists include Philip Simmons, Mark Hewitt, Teri Greeves, Jim Bassler, Paul Stankard, and Vernon, Pam, and Travis Owens.

Previews + Extras

  • ORIGINS episode preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    ORIGINS episode preview

    S2 E1 - 30s

    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.

  • Jim Bassler on cochineal: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jim Bassler on cochineal

    S2 E1 - 2m 49s

    Weaver Jim Bassler talks about cochineal and demonstrates a resist-dye technique. ORIGINS episode PBS premiere: October 7, 2009.

  • Jim Bassler on Peruvian textiles: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jim Bassler on Peruvian textiles

    S2 E1 - 57s

    Jim Bassler, weaver and professor, talks to his students about a Nasca period (200 BC - 700 AD) Peruvian textile, a seemingly simple yet sophisticated process of weaving. ORIGINS episode PBS premiere: October 7, 2009.

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