Craft in America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the exploration, preservation and celebration of craft and its impact on our nation’s cultural heritage.


Watch Industry webclips on weaving in Asheville, the creative economy, Lowell's production line, and quilting

Lullabies & the Eternal Sleep, Aug 10, 2014, 7pm
Bluegrass in the Window, Aug 17, 2014, 7pm
Strings & Vocal, Aug 24, 2014, 7pm
Body Conscious: Southern California Fiber, Aug 23 – Oct 25, 2014
SERVICE, new episode premieres on PBS Nov 2, 2014
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Watch a preview of INDUSTRY, premiering on PBS May 2, 2014 (check local listings). View all programs at video.pbs.org/program/craft-in-america

Each of the twelve episodes takes you on a journey to the artists, their work, and techniques. View the programs online or purchase DVDs of the Peabody Award-winning series for your home library.
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Why is craft important to us? Why should we care? Throughout history, people have made objects by hand. Each object tells a story— about the person who made it; about the cultural moment in which it was created; about the political mood, community, and cultural forces that inspired it.
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Here, in one place, you’ll find monthly artist lectures and extensive archives – over a thousand books and videos – for serious research or casual study. Plus exhibitions of objects featured in the Craft in America documentaries.
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