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Season 3 – A Craftsman's Legacy

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Eric Gorges travels across the United States to gain insight into craftsmanship in the 21st century. Focusing on the history of a traditional craft and its importance in the U.S. today, episodes include interviews with master craftsmen and women, who explain why they chose their craft and the importance of keeping these traditions alive. A welder by trade, Gorges also takes on the role of apprentice for various projects, which include building a guitar from scratch, making a ceramic teapot, building a boat and making baskets from bark.
A Craftsman's Legacy — Season 3

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Eric Gorges

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 3, 2016 The Sand Caster A bronze and aluminum ray gun. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 10, 2016 The Yarn Spinner Retired schoolteacher Maple Smith raises her own alpacas, sheers their coats and spins yarn. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 17, 2016 The Puppet Maker The behind-the-scenes process of creating puppets. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 24, 2016 The Duck Decoy Maker Carved duck decoys. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 1, 2016 The Tool Maker Metalsmith Seth Gould makes a hammer at the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 8, 2016 The Chocolatiers Dan and Jael Rattigan craft from bean to bar at their chocolate factory in Asheville, N.C. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 15, 2016 The Flute Maker Native American-style flutes. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 22, 2016 The Soap Maker Using essential oils and herbs to make soap. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 29, 2016 The Cooper Handmade wooden buckets. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 5, 2016 The Master Penman Jake Weidmann, the world's youngest master penman, makes a pen; lettering. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 12, 2016 The Ceramist Working with clay to make a bowl. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 19, 2016 The Fly Rod Makers Bamboo fly rod. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 26, 2016 The Metal Shaper Making a motorcycle fender. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 3, 2016