Craft in America

Arts and Music Series / 15 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

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)

Ruth Teller weaves with color

2m 33s

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

Recycling malasada oil for glass blowing at Punahou School

2m 7s

Recycling malasada oil for glass blowing at Punahou School. Archival courtesy of Punahou School. TEACHERS episode PBS Premiere: September 15, 2016 (*check local listings)

CELEBRATION episode preview

30s

Discover the role craft plays in our winter holiday traditions, rituals, and festivities. CELEBRATION features lion dancers & float builders for San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade, ceramic artists in Michigan for the holidays at Pewabic (Detroit) and Motawi Tileworks (Ann Arbor), Kwanzaa celebrations with Chicago & Oakland artists, and Christmas card making in Tacoma with Yoshiko Yamamoto.

CELEBRATION episode preview 2 min

2m 14s

Discover the role craft plays in our winter holiday traditions, rituals, and festivities. CELEBRATION features lion dancers & float builders for San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade, ceramic artists in Michigan for the holidays at Pewabic (Detroit) and Motawi Tileworks (Ann Arbor), Kwanzaa celebrations with Chicago & Oakland artists, and Christmas card making in Tacoma with Yoshiko Yamamoto.

Motawi Tileworks

6m 32s

Designer and owner Nawal Motawi established Motawi Tileworks after learning her craft at Pewabic. Today, Motawi Tileworks designs and fabricates her colorful signature raised-line tiles in a state-of-the-art production facility. In this segment, Motawi Tileworks collaborates with Yoshiko Yamamoto to create a special holiday tile. Segment from CELEBRATION episode

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