Handcrafted America (2016)

Episode Overview

Jill Wagner embarks on a journey across the nation to discover skilled artisans creating remarkable handmade items. In Charleston, South Carolina, she meets metalsmith Sean Ahern, who demonstrates his technique for crafting stunning steel fire screens that resemble natural bamboo. Next, in Omaha, Nebraska, woodworker and toymaker Steve Baldwin taps into his playful side as he constructs charming wooden puzzle toy cars. Lastly, Jill visits West Point, Mississippi, where she encounters basket weaver Bessie Johnson, who skillfully uses materials from her yard to create intricate pine needle baskets.