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Craftsman's Legacy

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In A CRAFTSMAN'S LEGACY, host Eric Gorges goes on a quest to discover the true craftsmen in today's world. Traveling across the country, Gorges interviews the men and women responsible for carrying the tools, trades and traditions of fine craftsmanship into the 21st century. From a glass blower to a guitar maker, a weaver to a potter, every episode explains the history of a traditional craft and the importance of that craft in the United States today. Other tradespeople include: a woodworker, a snowshoe maker, a knife-maker, a boat-maker, a saddle-maker, a stone carver and a blacksmith. Gorges, a welder by trade, meets and interviews master craftsmen, and learns why they chose their craft, where they learned their skills, how they live using their talents, and the challenges and importance of keeping that tradition alive in a modern-day world. He then takes on the role of apprentice on a project under the guidance of the master craftsman. In these inspiring segments, Gorges proves that, with the right tools and careful direction, a person with no experience can learn the basic skills of a craft to create something of lasting value. As owner of Voodoo Choppers, Gorges creates custom motorcycles and stylish works of art for high-end restaurants and luxury homes. His one-of-a-kind choppers have been featured on The Discovery Channel.

Episodes:

• The Jeans Maker

  Eric Yelsma has been drawn to sewing since a teenager. Now his shop makes jeans from American sourced, sustainable fabric that is constructed and sold in Detroit. Host Eric Gorges gets to stitching, confirming threads do make the man.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Sep 15th, 2024 at 3:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Table Maker

  For his sixth birthday, Mark Whitley, was given a hammer and toolbox. Now an award-winning furniture maker in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, Mark and host Eric Gorges make a table together.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Sep 22nd, 2024 at 3:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Still Maker

  Christopher Kelley makes beautiful copper stills. Host Eric Gorges works with Christopher to make a moonshine still worthy of the most potent of spirits.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Sep 29th, 2024 at 3:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Brass Horn Makers

  Eric shines the brass with master French horn makers and musicians Rick and Celeste Seraphinoff.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Rocking Horse Maker

  Master wood carver Jackie Wilson built a rocking horse for Prince George of Cambridge. On this episode she and host Eric Gorges make a rocking horse fit for a king.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Arrow Maker

  Cherokee National treasure Noel Grayson shows host Eric Gorges how to craft traditional Cherokee arrows using primitive tools.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Cowboy Hat Maker

  Master Hatter Nate Funmaker is one of the only Native American Master Hatters in the nation. Eric travels to Texas to meet this extraordinary craftsman and tries his hand, and head, at hat making.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Spur Maker

  Texas cowboy and master craftsman Wilson Capron creates spurs that truly are a thing of function and beauty. Host Eric Gorges works with Wilson to make a pair of spurs.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Nov 4th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Spoon Maker

  Legendary Lazy Spoon creator Jonathan Simons and host Eric Gorges dish up. Jonathan teaches Eric how to make a spoon.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Nov 11th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Murrini Glass Maker

  Master glass maker Shawn Messenger calls her pieces Impressionistic. Shawn and host Eric Gorges create a paperweight from brilliant colored glass, sure to make a lasting impression.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Tool Chest Makers

  Host Eric Gorges meets the craftsmen behind the esteemed H. Gerstner &Sons brand and learns how to make the tool box that's been treasured for generations.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Ski Makers

  Eric hits the slopes on handmade skis he makes with son and father team Jeff and John Thompson.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

• The Sword Smith

  Host Eric Gorges takes a stab at sword-smithing with Master Bladesmith Kevin Cashen, learning about the mystical world of metallurgy, forging a spatha.

  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	9/2/2017 to 9/1/2026

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