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Title
Rhythm of the Loom
Year
1984
For generations, Bessie Swain has taught individuals in New England how to weave. Heather Walker speaks to Swain about her craft.
Type
published content
Title
Quilting - Patchwork Art
Year
1985
Quilters of all ages in Maine are reinventing an old art form. Mary Thorsby speaks to quilters about their craft.
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published content
Title
A Thousand Shapes in One: Pottery Making
Year
1982
As potters, Bob and Lou Lipkin craft and create different kinds of ceramic objects. Tracy Pinkham highlights the work the Lipkin's do with ceramics in their studio.
Type
published content
Title
Flintlocks
Year
1977
With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and others document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.
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published content
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Stone Walls
Year
1977
Harvey Bixby is a skilled artisan who builds stone walls. Mark Serreze visits Bixby to learn about his craft and the work that goes into it.
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published content
Title
Salt Radio: Elvis Cop
Year
2005
Police officer Chuck Denault speaks about his hobby as an Elvis Presley impersonator, and the work he puts into his craft to getting everything right for performing.
Type
published content
Title
Pounding Ash
Year
2000
Sally Steindorf speaks with members of varying Indian tribes to learn about basketmaking and the brown ash.
Type
published content
Title
Sumac Sap Spiles
Year
1980
Monty Washburn is a man who has all sorts of knowledge and stories. Suellen Simpson reports on the use and creation of sap spiles in the production of maple syrup.
Type
published content
Title
Paddle Making
Year
1980
Crafting canoe paddles from his own design, Monty Washburn creates lightweight paddles of varying materials. Douglas Lamont highlights Washburn work as a paddle maker.
Type
published content
Title
Soapmaking
Year
1980
Making soap all of her life, Mrs. Joseph Sullivan shows Salt students how her craft is performed. Mrs. Sullivan guides Lorraine Kingsbury and others through the process from the start.
Type
published content
Title
Whistle Making
Year
1980
While Salt students were visiting Monty Washburn to learn about fiddleheads, Washburn also covered the topic of whistle making. Mark DeTeso documents the whistle making process as explained by Washburn.
Type
published content
Title
Violin Making in the Woods
Year
1993
In the woods of Windham, Jonathan Cooper crafts violins. Richard Sitler captures Coopers craft of making violins.
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