PBS’s much-awaited show, Craft In America, is going to come back with new kinds of art forms from all over the US. People like Schroeder Cherry, Mark Murphy, and others will be a part of this new season.
Craft In America brings all kinds of art that are popular in the country to light, including things like cute little miniatures, generational jewelry makers, quilts, music, and other art forms that continue to influence both the old and the young.
While art is widespread in cities and countryside, there wasn’t a show that was completely dedicated to talking about it, and with Craft In America, PBS continues to bring lesser-known pieces of art and talented artists into the spotlight. This way, the artists and the art can gain the attention they deserve.
Every season of Craft in America may just have 2 episodes, but that doesn’t mean it lacks anything worth seeing. Instead, each completely breaks down a different handmade art form. This time around, we’ll be having a look at miniature art, an interesting type of creation that requires extreme attention to detail and limitless creativity.
Puppeteers and their ways of making us laugh make the world a better place, but the hard work, imagination, and planning that go behind them remain unnoticed. If we’re lucky, we just might see these puppeteers working on their next big project, too.
Recap
In season 14, this PBS series focused on things that create inspiration within us. It featured many experienced personalities and their fascinating works of art. Revealing the magic of human art and just how much it can impact people, the “Inspiration” episode started with the Saar family, known for their legendary pieces.
Consisting of Betye Saar, Alison Saar, and Maddy Leeser, this family had been in the news for a while after their art became popular at museums in the US. Now almost 100 years old, Betye Saar is an assemblage artist, a person who usually uses different mediums like prints, photos, and paintings to create something stunning.
Her autobiographical assemblage, “Black Girl’s Window,” which was created in 1969, is undeniably one of the most inspiring pieces in the category. The episode featured other artists like Simon Rodia, Watts Towers, Diedrick Brackens, and Ayumi Horie, all of whom were masters of their art.
Chef Yia Vang, the head chef and founder of Union Hmong Kitchen, was a part of Craft In America season 14, too. This season showed all kinds of home decor and interior designs that weren’t just there to fill up space. Designers like Biskakone Greg Johnson, Syd Carpenter, Sim Van der Ryn, and others were featured in the 2nd episode.
Spoilers
This time around, PBS will be focusing on the Play and Miniatures part of Craft In America. The play is all about the power of imagination and will feature the work of people like Roberto Benavidez and many others. Season 15 will be exploring the world of small objects and all kinds of interesting miniatures from collector Alexander Girard and miniaturist Mark Murphy.
Release Date & Where to Watch
Craft In America Season 15 Episodes 1 & 2 will be returning to PBS on Friday, December 29th, 2023. An unseen set of interesting crafts will be featured in the series, and every episode usually lasts for a total of 55 minutes.
PBS comes out with all new episodes of Craft In America at 10:00 PM ET & 9:00 PM CT for viewers from the US. All episodes of Craft In America’s new and old seasons will be available to watch on PBS, and audiences outside of the US will have to use a VPN to access the new episodes.
Episode release times of Craft In America in other countries will be:
- United Kingdom: 3:00 AM, Saturday, December 30th, 2023.
- Australia: 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 30th, 2023.
- Canada: 10:00 PM, Friday, December 29th, 2023.
- Philipiines: 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 30th, 2023.
- Germany: 4:00 AM, Saturday, December 30th, 2023.
The only series that shows the real craft from different American states, this time in Craft In America, the focus will be on “Play” and “Miniatures.” We’ll be seeing the creators’ imaginations come to life with captivating art pieces.
