THREADS episode
THREADS explores the needle arts including weaving, storytelling through quilts and textiles that speak to the creativity of the human spirit. Featuring fiber artists Terese Agnew, Randall Darwall, Faith Ringgold, Consuelo Jimenez Underwood.
Previews + Extras
Weaver Randall Darwall on garments
S4 E1 - 53s
Designer Brian Murphy and weaver Randall Darwall talk about incorporating clothing fragments into garments. Brian Murphy and Randall Darwall are featured in the Threads episode of Craft in America.
THREADS episode preview
S4 E1 - 31s
Watch a 30 second preview of the THREADS episode. THREADS explores work by Faith Ringgold, Randall Darwall, Consuelo Jimenez Underwood, and Terese Agnew, – nationally acclaimed fiber artists who through story quilts, fiber collages and woven textiles, go beyond pure technique.
Faith Ringgold on creating Tar Beach story quilt
S4 E1 - 3m 48s
Artist Faith Ringgold talks about the process of creating the "Tar Beach" story quilt. Faith Ringgold is featured in the Threads episode of Craft in America.
Faith Ringgold on writing Tar Beach
S4 E1 - 2m 38s
Artist Faith Ringgold talks about her writing process and "Tar Beach". Faith is featured in the Threads episode of Craft in America.
Charles Kernaghan on Portrait of a Textile Worker
S4 E1 - 2m 35s
Charles Kernaghan on Terese Agnew's "Portrait of a Textile Worker." THREADS episode PBS premiere: May 11, 2012.
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