Exhibition and Artist Talk at Idyllwild ARTS

A Nation of Makers: Works from the Craft in America Collection is on view at Idyllwild ARTS through November 20, 2015.

Last Friday, the Idyllwild community gathered for a talk with Craft in America Executive Director Carol Sauvion and artist Jim Bassler. Surrounded by artworks collected while filming our episodes, visitors learned about Craft in America’s multifaceted projects from Sauvion. Bassler spoke of his experiences teaching in Southern California while demonstrating historical objects that show weaving techniques from around the world. The take away from both the artist talks and exhibition, is a deep-seated understanding of how material traditions link us to our environment, culture, and each other.

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A Nation of Makers: The Craft in America Collection at Idyllwild ARTS.

Jim Bassler teaches using historical fish basket weaving.

Jim Bassler spoke of his experiences teaching in Southern California while demonstrating weaving techniques and objects from cultures around the world.

The Idyllwild Community gets a chance to examine the Collection and learn more about Craft in America.

Idyllwild students find out more information about works on display using QR code references.

Idyllwild teachers use the Collection to show students different techniques in the handmade arts.

An Idyllwild student examines Albert Paley’s Menorah and silverware from Old Newbury Crafters, both from FORGE.

Students learn more about the artwork on display through an interactive gallery display featuring Craft in America’s web resources and episode clips.

The Idyllwild community gathers during the opening of A Nation of Makers.