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Craft in America  Episode IV: Origins

Early craft techniques used by these artists are passed on in a continuum of creativity. Details

 
 

Program: Craft in America

Episode: Episode IV: Origins

The American craft tradition did not just appear, fully-formed and mature. Where have our craft practices come from? How do they continue? Each of the artists featured in "Origins" tie their work to early craft techniques and demonstrate how they are involved in passing these techniques to others in a continuum of creativity.

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Duration: (55:01)
Premiere Date: 10/08/2009
Episode Expires: Fri 16 Nov 2012
TV Rating: NR


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