Ken Burns
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Craft in America (2007)
Season 1
Explore 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 show 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.
Released April 18, 2007
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.art-documentary, imdb.craft
Watch Providers: PBS, Spectrum On Demand, PBS Living Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, KQED + 2 more, Thirteen, WETA+
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Memory
Take a tour through craft's history in America beginning with the pioneers of the field to the intimate stories of some of our country's most prominent craft artists. Memory observes how past is prologue, and looks to the dynamic of cultural history and personal heritage in creating objects. Featured artists include Sam Maloof, Garry Knox Bennett, Mary Jackson, Tom Joyce, and Pat Courtney Gold.
April 18, 2007, midnight
S1E2 - Landscape
Craft artists depend on their natural environment for both materials and inspiration. This hour looks at the processes through which natural materials become finished works of craft, and what deeper messages may be contained therein. Featured artists include Jan Yager, Kit Carson, David Gurney, George & Mira Nakashima, Richard Notkin, and Timberline Lodge.
April 25, 2007, midnight
S1E3 - Community
Throughout time, craft work has been a community activity. Gifted artists and passionate newcomers alike reveal the deeply held belief that craft is about more than just the making of an object. Featured artists include Jamex & Einar de la Torre, Preston Singletary, Pilchuck Glass School, Sarah Jaeger, Ken Loeber, Dona Look, Mississippi Cultural Crossroads, Penland School, Denise & Sam Wallace.
May 2, 2007, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 1860 min.
Released: April 18, 2007
Last Air Date: Dec. 29, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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