Craft in America

Arts and Music Series / 16 Seasons

Craft in America explores 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 film 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.

53m 27s

Mary Merkel-Hess on drawing with paper

1m 32s

Fiber artist Mary Merkel-Hess on drawing with paper and how she created a piece for Oaknoll Retirement Residence. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Miranda Belarde-Lewis on traditional ecological knowledge

2m 34s

Curator Miranda Belarde-Lewis shows us a pinch pot and tells us about the importance of traditional ecological knowledge. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Book artist Catherine Alice Michaelis

9m 29s

Book artist Catherine Alice Michaelis incorporates letterpress printing, book design, and other printing techniques into her work, including eco-printing. Michaelis is inspired by plants and uses them to create artist books and prints. Segment from the NATURE episode

Glass artist Therman Statom

13m 23s

Therman Statom, sculptor, glass artist, and painter is known as a pioneer of the contemporary glass movement. His lifesize glass ladders, chairs, tables, constructed boxlike paintings, and small scale houses bewitch with vibrant colors and spontaneous line work. Segment from the TEACHERS episode

TEACHERS episode preview

31s

Highlighting renowned individuals who are committed to their own artistic visions and are equally committed to sharing their skills and passion for craft with new generations of students of all ages. Featuring glass artist Mark Mitsuda at Punahou School, Navajo weavers Barbara Teller Ornelas & Lynda Teller Pete, ceramic artist Linda Sikora at Alfred University, and glass artist Therman Statom.

Barbara Teller Ornelas on weaving

3m 43s

Master Navajo weaver Barbara Teller Ornelas on weaving. Archival courtesy of Arizona State Museum/University of Arizona/Helga Teiwes, Barbara Teller Ornelas, Lynda Teller Pete, Library of Congress.TEACHERS episode PBS Premiere: September 15, 2016 (*check local listings)

TEACHERS episode preview 1 min

1m 1s

Highlighting renowned individuals who are committed to their own artistic visions and are equally committed to sharing their skills and passion for craft with new generations of students of all ages. Featuring glass artist Mark Mitsuda at Punahou School, Navajo weavers Barbara Teller Ornelas & Lynda Teller Pete, ceramic artist Linda Sikora at Alfred University, and glass artist Therman Statom.

Wayne Higby on the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum

6m 11s

Wayne Higby, Director of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum and Professor of Ceramic Art, on the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum. TEACHERS episode PBS Premiere: September 15, 2016 (*check local listings)

Keith Simpson on 3D printers in clay at Alfred University

1m 37s

Technical Specialist at Alfred University Keith Simpson talks to students about how he uses a 3D printer to create clay parallel wall forms. Bonus video from the TEACHERS episode, premiering Sept 15, 2016 (*check local listings).

Linda Sikora, Therman Statom, Mark Mitsuda on craft schools

5m 22s

Linda Sikora, Therman Statom, and Mark Mitsuda on craft schools. Archival courtesy of Pilchuck Glass School, Russell Johnson Photographer, Chihuly Studios, Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Anderson Ranch Arts Center. TEACHERS episode PBS premiere: September 15, 2016 (*check local listings)

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