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Destination Craft with Jim West Previous Broadcasts

United Arab Emirates (Episode #202H)

KQED Plus: Tue, Jun 11, 2019 -- 9:30 AM

In this episode, Jim and his group of crafters visit a camel milk chocolate factory, learn the process of crafting gypsum, make scents at a perfumery, visit a coffee museum and craft the perfect cup of Arabic coffee, craft soap from camel's milk, practice Arabic calligraphy, and make jasheed (a typical Emirati lunch) from their crafter's kitchen.

Portugal (Episode #201H)

KQED Plus: Tue, Jun 4, 2019 -- 9:30 AM

In this episode, Jim and his group of crafters learn how cork is produced and crafted, learn the art of Portuguese tile painting, craft colorful Estremoz dolls, learn the process of salt production, craft gold applique with a master artisan, visit a mosaic paving school, and make a traditional bacalhau from their crafter's kitchen.

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