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)

Therman Statom teaches students about expression. TEACHERS episode PBS premiere: September 15, 2016 (*check local listings)

Therman Statom collaborates with students to make glass head at Hot Shops Art Center. TEACHERS episode PBS premiere: September 15, 2016 (*check local listings)

Potter and professor Linda Sikora assembles a teapot. Bonus video from the TEACHERS episode premiering Sept 15, 2016. (*check local listings)

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, 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)

Potter Matthew Metz on his work. Bonus video from the TEACHERS episode, premiering Sept 15, 2016 (*check local listings)

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, 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)

Ruth Teller, mother of Navajo weavers Barbara Teller Ornelas and Lynda Teller Pete, weaves with color. Archival courtesy of Barbara Teller Ornelas and Lynda Teller Pete. TEACHERS episode PBS premiere: September 15, 2016

Nisga'a Artist Mike Dangeli sings a victory song. TEACHERS episode PBS premiere: September 15, 2016

Master Navajo weaver Barbara Teller Ornelas speaks Navajo. TEACHERS episode PBS Premiere: September 15, 2016

Oscar Bia on growing up in Canyon de Chelly. TEACHERS episode PBS premiere: September 15, 2016

Pamela Jordan on art education. Archival courtesy of Idyllwild Art Academy. TEACHERS episode PBS premiere: September 15, 2016 (*check local listings)

Punahou's philosphy on art in education. Archival courtesy of Punahou School. TEACHERS episode PBS premiere: September 15, 2016 (*check local listings)

Alumni Henry Crissman on ceramics at Alfred University