Craft in America: FAMILY episode

www.craftinamerica.org. FAMILY explores the creative environments and personal dynamics of four families of craft artists and asks: Is talent inherited? What is it like to live in a household where objects are made by hand? Meet the featured artists (the Lees, Marionis, Moulthrops and Sorrells). PBS premiere: October 17, 2011.
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[@meggibson3791]

He creates a bowl with standing fat twigs using the millifiori created with glass. Beautiful! What a family legacy!🙂

[@mkivy]

I was a Registered Nurse for over 40 years and I too dreamed of being an artist but my dad put his foot down and refused to even listen to me...so I worked on the side and have made jewelry, written 4 novels, and played guitar for 56 years...I even had time to tour but my dad never came to a show....mom did...made my life. If you want to be an artist...do it...life is short and you get no do-overs. U may never make money from it but you will wake everyday creating...world has enough lawyers and doctors...

[@tishsmiddy71]

Mike Ivy well said

[@kristibbradshaw]

His work is, wow, gorgeous!!!!

[@markharrisllb]

Before my law degree I was a chef for over 20 years and since becoming disabled I’ve returned to being a creative again working only 12.5 hours a week. I've done photography all my life and now I’ve got my darkroom set up, also make wood and metal garden art/ wildlife feeders and going to start knife making after my wife buys me a forge for my 60th. It’s so important to start the learning process again as we get older.

[@kristibbradshaw]

There are cup Turner's that are tiny by comparison that do what your machine does. Yours is fantastic. I love holding a wood object and the organic feeling it imparts on the beholder.

[@biserkapetrovic3404]

I am 73 years old and was an attorney for 42 years. I was always creative and good with my hands and wanted to study applied art, but my parents were against it. In was not secure profession that could provide for living. So I become a litigation lawyer, not bad one, sometimes happy with my professional results, but never fulfilled. After retirement, in spite of my bad health, I had the first time in my life opportunity to do things that I loved and wanted all my life. I become an artist! I started with painting and later with some textile art and every day for me was a pure joy and excitement. There are so many things I want to make, so many ways to express myself. I am doing it for my pleasure and there are just few friends that had the opportunity to see it. I am pleased they liked it but it is not really important. My pleasure of doing and making beautiful things only matters. How much I regret my decision to ignore my artistic wish and excitement of finding my own way. I trade my talent for secure living and I tihnk it was a bad trade.

[@royking7298]

You inspired me. I finally started a career I loved at age 40. Social Work. Now I am looking forward to retiring at 66 and then begin living my creative life. Thanks for your inspiration.

[@cindydelamare895]

Well, I did the same thing! Im73 and I just figure it's about time! Since I retired I can now work on my art and just enjoy. I make ceramics.. I write and I paint just because I can! :)

[@juliesczesny90]

@Andro mache You live in an alternate reality. Stay there. Some of us have spent our entire lives entertaining your children, from cradle to having kids - now your grandkids. Instilling values, etc. Have some good nightmares.

[@calicodnikonian2774]

@@juliesczesny90 I hope you're not a teacher... you'd be contaminating young minds. You fail to realize and understand that creativity, in every form, is what makes society progress... without creative people, our society would stagnate, dwindle and become extinct.

[@calicodnikonian2774]

I'm 73 years old, too. I'm a former educator at the university level, and I was also painting, photographing, engraving and refurbishing found items into new products. Now, I'm beginning to get back into doing what I truly love... creating things of beauty.

[@bentleygt3716]

wow. i'm in love with this show (obsessed to be honest). i enjoy every minute of every episode. my God !!. where have i been ?!!. didn't know this show existed till early 2022. but GLAD i found it. thank you for sharing those talented people and their awesome hobbies with us.

[@juliesczesny90]

I opened for the B-52s as a teenager. But the boys in the band drank even my profits, got in a fight with their Roadies. Left that town, with my Rickenbacker for LA. Danced for name bands, acted with name Directors, sang when I could. Dated a few famous peeps. But without a place to sleep, even fam members trying sleep deprivation to force me into their beliefs? Following my Muses were much kinder! Wound up being a Comic book Creator/Artist. Respect always difficult, after all these years. My mom always asking, after 35 years, "So - when you going to get a real job?" If I were a man, there'd never be any questions like that! Relationship ender. Always modeled for big name magazines on the side, in outrageous outfits & makeup, act in movies & TV. I am not done having fun yet, Creativity is my life!

[@joannekucks4343]

My profession is poultry vaccine R&D but I’m retiring later this year. I have also worked parties as a pastry chef decorating cookies and cakes. I have lots of creative projects ready to go and can’t wait. With luck I’ll sell them on Etsy and eBay and local art fairs. This series is wonderfully stimulating. I especially could imagine how that black alligator skin would feel in my hands. Maybe a cake-like box covered in leather and rhinestones...?

[@godschildyes]

I enjoyed this so very much! The lady who makes the boots was a hoot and her family was precious! I also really enjoyed the ceramic artist and his wife the jewelry maker! Such sophisticated style and really down to earth people!

[@jackreeves3001]

Amazing family tradition! Thanks so much for sharing your talent!

[@cindywagner4623]

Amazing talent, and we don’t have wood like that anymore. Thank goodness grandpa did this.what beautiful boots. I love them but I have a very high instep high arch and wide feet. I love that all of these shorts are family oriented

[@Yourenotreal7]

Love the potter and the jeweler🤗

[@drcbeartooths]

A lovely collection of real stories and remarkable artists. Thank you!

[@catherinenelson4162]

This program was wonderful! Thank you for it!

[@tieskeellis8531]

No words, so beautiful these mosaic wooden pieces!!!

[@user-re7eu9hq6r]

Absolutely stunning! Love those bowls! 🥰

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

Making them is a hoot

[@catclark9488]

Wow, that was incredibly enjoyable to watch. Such beautiful artistry

[@maryedunkin9839]

Oh how heavenly the workshop must smell....

[@peggyjones3282]

I'm an accountant. Such a non-creative profession. I was a pretty creative kid. Someday I want to learn to paint. This was really inspiring-- people with education and careers who left it all behind to follow their passion. Not an easy thing to do.

[@devilmtn]

Yes. The essence of the tree in their work.❤

[@Nieves1313]

Such a great experience in seeing how this family has a labor of love and share it with the world. Thank you. Wow!! Wood !!

[@hollydavis210]

Coolest glasses ever.

[@lucygray6162]

It's very distracting, and immediately tells you what kind of person he is. Unpredictable!!!! Where can I get a pair????

[@susanhamilton1822]

I wish more time would have been given to Mrs. Lee's beautiful jewelry. I would have liked to have seen more of her process.

[@bonesstones6584]

Hi Susan, Mrs. Lee's work can be seen here: www.pinterest.com/pin/100486635407991965/

[@lynnettemcelmurray4597]

Stunning!!!💝

[@dianejarvis270]

Superb! Love this channel. Thank you.

[@heksedansd.2919]

Ohh my....how beautiful!!!❤

[@philiphemmings3739]

Id like to say a big thank you to the Japanes man at the end of the youtube clip, I totally understand where he was coming from, in regards to his family, always wonting to please, ho boy I dont that for so, so many years of my own life, I almost emotionaly run on dry sand, in my heart, it hearts, but it took 48yrs of my life, to realise, its time to respect my family, but I had to also grant myself respect, for the person God made me, not to be like a robot, and mechnical emotionally, and in regards to his wife, that was so wise, learning to respect each others differances, when that was done, then they had something to both work with, armany, is sweet, but sometimes like a grap, theres the process of squashing to be able to make the best wine, its painful when we get squshed in our hearts, but the wounderful mirical was birth, look at the now beautiful family that they both can injoy, this is what we all long for in our own hearts, so a masive big thanks to the both of you guys, you both was a big blessing!!!

[@131dyana]

Love your work and your family.

[@denisefoss6891]

Wow!!! Love this video!!!!!!

[@lamyaaalkhafaji5575]

What beauty you are making I shocked I wish I could learn of you The wood maker I mean

[@gailgaddy5340]

Wow, wonderful thanks

[@ruthhenriksen7428]

Beautiful makes.

[@monnysilva3102]

😍👢👢yes bravo excelente trabalho 👏👏 👍👍

[@cindydelamare895]

I just found this video! I love turned wood pieces! Wasn't it quite toxic to turn th resined pieces? They are so fantastic. Tremendous amount of work to accomplish the fabulous finishes! Just incredible works of art! I have had a friend and a cousin who turned. Always wanted a piece.

[@JDK45ACP]

Master Craftsmen!

[@blkcat1254]

I work with leather but you are even better then I have ever seen.

[@monnysilva3102]

😯uau excelente vídeo top 👏👏👍👍

[@lindamclean8809]

Wonderful. 👌

[@draven3838]

That boxelder makes great native American short bows

[@mariawatkins9939]

FACINATED

[@josephwinkler4863]

I thought the red in Box Elder came from a box elder beetle I had no idea it was a bacteria

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊

[@tishsmiddy71]

This reminds me How amazing People can be ... and I’m watching in the middle of a Pandemic “Coronavirus “ !!!

[@tishsmiddy71]

😷🤬🤧

[@draven3838]

I'm the same way when I pick up wood I look at it and think what I could make and what has this tree seen In it's time

[@shitmonkey]

@7:15 that would be more interesting if you had the different wood types identified and labeled on the piece with a laser or other fine engraver.. either way it is amazing work and I bet it isn't cheap

[@luisbito8391]

how many tree put back for nature respect

[@robert-brydson-1]

jeez the intro at 0:41 is enough to put you off watching

[@Franaflyby]

Do these families of art know how blessed they are ? I stand alone in my stained glass studio. None of my children took any interest .

[@Iowarail]

With the amount of shoe manufacturers that were in St. Louis in the 19th and early 20th century, you would think that there might be a mother lode of boot and shoe lastes in some warehouse there.

[@sophiechandler955]

That intro music?...

[@ej3016]

Sophie Chandler Simple Gifts by Judy Collins (‘tis the gift to be simple ‘tis the gift to be free ‘tis the gift to come down to where we ought to be ... )

[@stevezytveld6585]

"connection is who wyou know... actually married

[@rons479]

Fine Arts Press is an independent publisher of beautiful and informative books and catalogs on American craft in wood, textiles, pottery and glass. Their website is: www.fineartspress.com

[@cindydelamare895]

Never let anyone tell you that you can do something because you are a girl !!!

[@cindydelamare895]

Can't

[@dennism5565]

the singing in the opening credits is horrendous - imho.

[@amandawilliams2266]

😂😂

[@ej3016]

Dennis M it’s a gorgeous song (Simple Gifts) but not so much this arrangement 😳

[@skylarmccready]

The alligator skin made me ill and rather sad

[@lucygray6162]

If the "poor alligator" ate your dog because the pup got too close to the water, you wouldn't feel so sentimental about them. And don't forget the poor toddler on vacation with his parents at Disney World who was dragged into a lagoon and killed. Gators don't care who you are, where you are, or what you mean to someone else-- you're just meat, and it's a painful terrifying death.

[@greatplainsman3662]

Oh please...go hug a tree.