Ken Burns
Himself
Craft in America (2007)
Season 2
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
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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
S2E1 - Origins
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.
Oct. 7, 2009, midnight
S2E2 - Process
What inspires a person to choose a career in craft? How does one acquire the knowledge and necessary skills? From self-taught artists to those who pursue formal study, from avocation to college, from apprenticeships to craft schools. Featured artists include the 92nd St Y, Dave & Roberta Williamson, Cary Esser, Nikki Lewis, KCAI, N. Bennet St. School, Tom Killion, and Julie Chen.
Oct. 7, 2009, 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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