Ep 1. INSPIRATION Episode

Craft in America is a wonderful series that showcases the art of crafting in America. The show's first episode of season 14 is called INSPIRATION Episode, and it beautifully captures the heart and soul of what it means to create with passion. The show is hosted by an artist, again a creative one.

This episode of Craft in America is all about exploring the sources of inspiration for different artists and craftspeople. The show features several artists who work with different mediums, including pottery, quilting, jewelry-making, and more. Each artist tells a story about what inspires them, and how their inspiration helps them to create their art.

The show's opening is mesmerizing, and it beautifully sets the tone for what is to come. It shows the viewer how art can be found in everyday life. A peculiar thing about it is how different inspirations can be for artists. It could be something as small as the wind rustling the leaves, or as big as migration patterns of birds.

Quilters take a look how family heritage make them make quilts using their inspiration. The show includes Pilar Obeso, who creates stunning ceramic pieces inspired by the ocean and her homeland of Colombia. She draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the ocean in her work. Her pieces are designed to reflect the movement of the ocean, and the natural patterns and shapes that she sees in the water.

The show also features a jewelry artist named Bruce Metcalf, who takes his inspiration from things he sees around him. Bruce's work is incredibly intricate and detailed. He uses metal and stone to create his jewelry, and he is always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of what is possible in jewelry-making. His inspiration comes from the world around him, and he is constantly researching and exploring new techniques to create unique and beautiful pieces.

Anne Drew Potter speaks about pottery and how she draws inspiration from flora and fauna. She makes her pottery in the traditional way, and her work is incredibly beautiful and delicate. The pottery is all about nature, animals, birds, and plants.

The show also takes a look at the art of glassblowing, and how artists who work with glass are inspired by the way the light interacts with the glass. Glass artists talk about their love and fascination with the medium, and how they use it to create stunning pieces of art.

Overall, this episode of Craft in America is a beautiful tribute to the art of creating. It's inspiring to see artists from all different backgrounds and mediums come together to talk about their craft and to share their passion with the world. The show reminds us that art is all around us and that it's up to us to seek it out and appreciate it. The show helps you connect with the artists and can motivate you to find inspiration around you to pursue. Art is never-ending, and this show succeeds in showing why it is an essential part of the human experience.