Artists explore the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Featuring sculptor Patrick Dougherty, artist Mary Merkel-Hess, woodcarver Michelle Holzapfel, glass artist Preston Singletary, book artist Catherine Alice Michaelis. PBS Premiere: April 21, 2017 (*check local listings).

Artists explore the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Featuring sculptor Patrick Dougherty, artist Mary Merkel-Hess, woodcarver Michelle Holzapfel, glass artist Preston Singletary, book artist Catherine Alice Michaelis. PBS Premiere: April 21, 2017 (*check local listings).

Sculptor Patrick Dougherty on his work. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Fiber artist Mary Merkel-Hess on the prairie garden as inspiration and her daily practice of drawing. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Bill Moody on plant medicine. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Book artist Catherine Alice Michaelis shows us her spool/scroll books. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Book artist Catherine Alice Michaelis on her book "The Three Sisters." NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Book artist Catherine Alice Michaelis on her book "The Science and Spirit of Leaves." NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Book artist Catherine Alice Michaelis on her book "How Seeds Travel." NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

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)

Sculptor Patrick Dougherty on what led him to become a sculptor. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

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)

Woodcarver Michelle Holzapfel on her influences. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Fiber artist Mary Merkel-Hess on painting her work. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

Woodcarver Michelle Holzapfel on her piece titled "Rage Correctly." NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)

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

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

Navajo weavers Barbara Teller Ornelas & Lynda Teller Pete, segment from the TEACHERS episode

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.

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)