Craftsman's Legacy
Host Eric Gorges goes on a quest to discover the true craftsmen in today's world. Traveling across the country, he 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 US today. Other tradespeople include: a woodworker, a snowshoe maker, a knife-maker, a boat-maker, a saddle-maker, a stone carver and a blacksmith.
Craftsman's Legacy Previous Broadcasts
The Weave Master (Episode #206H)
KQED Life: Fri, Aug 25, 2017 -- 1:00 PM
Weaver Jaunita Hofstrom wanted to have a place just for weavers to gather and pursue their love of weaving. She bought a little church around the corner from her house and started living that dream. Host Eric Gorges explores the ins and outs and up and overs of this traditional craft.
The Chairmaker (Episode #205H)
KQED Life: Fri, Aug 18, 2017 -- 1:00 PM
The century old tradition of building the Windsor Chair is a practical and elegant pursuit - host Eric Gorges and master craftsman Curtis Buchanan give the viewer a front seat.
The Stained Glassmaker (Episode #204H)
KQED Life: Fri, Aug 11, 2017 -- 1:00 PM
Ekaterina Reier and host Eric Gorges play with light and glass in this episode where viewers learn that following your dream can really pay off.
The Wood Turner (Episode #203H)
KQED Life: Fri, Aug 4, 2017 -- 1:00 PM
Let the chips fly! Host Eric Gorges and master wood turner Alan Hollar turn a wooden bowl in the Appalachian Mountains.
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Audio Issue KQED DT 9.1 /25.1
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KQED will no longer broadcast the KQEH signal from Monument Peak Tower effective 1/17/2018
KQED will be removing its over-the-air television signal from the Monument Peak Tower in the San Jose area on January 17, 2018 (Note: this maintenance was previously scheduled for December 15, 2017). KQED will now broadcast our full suite of channels (KQED 9, KQED Plus, KQED World and PBS Kids) on Channel 9 and 54 … Continue reading KQED will no longer broadcast the KQEH signal from Monument Peak Tower effective 1/17/2018
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KQED LIFE OFF AIR Friday, December 15
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