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Craft in America  Episode III: Community

Community focuses on the connection artists have to their communities through craft. Details

 
 

Program: Craft in America

Episode: Episode III: Community

Throughout time, craft work has been a community activity. This hour will focus on spiritual connection artists have to their communities through craft making. The personal stories of gifted artists and passionate newcomers alike reveal the deeply held belief that craft is about more than just the making of an object. It is also about a way of life, a reason for being.

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Duration: (55:01)
Premiere Date: 09/25/2009
Episode Expires: Fri 16 Nov 2012
TV Rating: NR


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