Our journey continues into the heart of American craft in Season Two of the Peabody Award-winning series.
Two original episodes, Origins and Process, will air in high definition, nationwide on PBS, Wednesday, October 7, 2009, from 8-10pm.
These two hours will take you across the country to artists and institutions that are essential to the breadth and depth of craft in America. Here you'll discover places that teach craft at all levels, from DIY to advanced, plus individuals keeping the craft tradition alive and expanding on them.
Check back in the weeks ahead as we bring you more about these people and places, including new streaming video. In the meantime, get set for October 7 by watching the preview.
Craft In America - A Landmark, High Definition PBS Series. Check your local listings HERE for re-broadcasts in your area or purchase the Season 1 DVD HERE.
Craft In America: Expanding Traditions - just closed at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA. See Details
Craft In America - Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists & Objects - A Random House Publication. NOW AVAILABLE. The first book of its kind, with 320 pages and 400 color photographs. Learn More
If you're a teacher, craft should be part of your program. Download lesson plans that can educate, involve, and inform students about how craft plays a role in their lives. Visit the Educators Area
Craft spans many techniques and materials. You might be surprised to find just how creative artists are as they create from raw materials like metal or glass.
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There’s a rich heritage of craft in this country that reflects our spirit, history, and creative spark. Generation after generation, craft has been reinvented by talented artists who examine, interpret, and execute their ideas. Meet the Artists
