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Handcrafted America Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Glass Chandeliers, Garden Tools, Western Saddles
Fri, Oct 21, 201622 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. At her first stop in Scottsdale, Arizona, she meets Newt Grover, who taught himself to blow glass at 40. His beautiful, larger-than-life chandeliers prove it's never too late to become a master. Next, she meets Bob Denman in Boring, Oregon, who is one of the last craftsmen in the world making hand-forged iron garden tools. Finally, in Marysville, California, Jill meets a leather working contradiction in terms: he's a Frenchman, named Pedro Pedrini, who carves incredible Western saddles.
Episode 2
Metal Spurs, Hiking Boots, Backpacks
Fri, Oct 28, 201622 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. In Llano, Texas, Jill spends time with Charles Wendt, a metal worker who recruits her how to help make a custom pair of traditional cowboy spurs. In Felton, California, Jill steps into complete comfort when she meets Kevin Leahy who makes custom hiking boots that perfectly fit each customer's foot. Finally, in Portland, Oregon, Jill meets the Martinez family from Mexico that makes functional as well as fashionable canvas and leather backpacks from all-American materials.
Episode 3
Kayaks, Door Knockers, Rocking Horses
Fri, Nov 4, 201622 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. In Fredricksburg, Texas, Alan Carr uses Texas Hill country's native mesquite tree to carve Victorian-style rocking horses with their own Texas flavor. Then, in Scottsdale, Arizona, Jill learns how Larry Virtue turns molten brass into incredibly detailed brass door knockers inspired by traditional Mexican architecture. Finally, on the banks of the Hudson River in Shrub Oak, New York, Jill visits kayak maker Dan Thaler. His award winning vessels are one of a kind, floating works of art.
Episode 4
Violins, Yarn and Golf Putters
Fri, Nov 11, 201622 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. In Petaluma, California, Jill meets Marlie de Swart who turns local sheep's wool into coveted yarn. In Fountain Hills, Arizona, golf enthusiast LaMont Mann breaks from customary stainless steel putters found in most golfer's bags to brass heads that are custom made for each customer's needs. Finally, in New York City, Jill meets an internationally renowned violin maker, Lukas Wronski. His award winning instruments might have a traditional sound, but their look is far from the expected.
Episode 5
Cuckoo Clocks, Baseball Bats, Work Gloves
Fri, Nov 18, 201622 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. Duplainville, Wisconsin is home to multi award-winning cuckoo clock maker, Bill Galinsky, who shows Jill how he builds traditional cuckoo clocks. Next, in Skoweghan, Maine, Jill meets Jesse LaCasse, a former baseball player who hand turns native hardwood into baseball bats sought by the pros. Finally, in Salem, Oregon, Jill spends time with Dean Catherman,one of the only quality leather glove makers in the country. He shows her how work gloves can be as good looking as they are durable.
Episode 6
Pianos, Cowboy Hats, Tin Coffee Pots
Fri, Nov 25, 201622 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. The town of Cave Creek, Arizona is a nostalgic tribute to the Old West. That's where Jill finds cowboy hat maker Eric Watson, and learns why cowboys prefer his custom hats. In Freeport, Maine, Jill meets Rodney Regier, a piano maker who has a passion for making old-fashioned wood pianos. Finally, in Janesville, Wisconsin, Jill shares a cup of coffee with tinsmith Jim Feavel, who shows her how he makes authentic 19th century coffee pots and mugs.
Episode 7
Rocking Chairs, Banjos, Fishing Hoop Nets
Fri, Jan 6, 201722 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. She starts in Mountain View, Arkansas with Owen Rein. Owen harvests his own trees and whittles them into stately rocking chairs. In Hendersonville, Tennessee, banjo maker Steve Hubor shows Jill how he has rescued the endangered sound of a classic 1930's banjo by combining his musical ear and engineering knowledge. Finally, in Petersburg, Indiana, Larry Haycraft is a 4th generation fishing hoop net maker. He shows Jill how he can spend two weeks making the knots for a single net.
Episode 8
Brooms, Copper Kitchenware, Hawaiian Drums
Fri, Jan 13, 201722 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. In Mountain View, Arkansas, Jill cleans up with Jerry Lovenstein, who combines dried broomcorn with wood he finds on his land and makes beautiful handcrafted brooms. Next, in Nashville, Tennessee, Ben Caldwell shows Jill how he creates interesting, sturdy kitchenware using copper and deer antler sheds. Finally, in Hilo on the big island of Hawaii, Jill visits Keoni Turalde. He carves ornate, traditional Pahu drums from a coconut tree using only a chisel, a gouge and a lot of patience.
Episode 9
Willow Furniture, Skis, Cutting Boards
Fri, Jan 20, 201722 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. She starts in Lapel, Indiana with Greg Adams. He shows her how he gathers willow, twists, turns and shapes the limbs into beautiful, sturdy furniture. Then, in Denver, Colorado, she meets skier Mike McCabe who crafts custom snow skis from poplar, maple and bamboo wood. Finally, in Timbo, Arkansas, Paul Gillam Jr. & Sr. teach Jill their cutting edge method of crafting end grain cutting boards that are not only unique looking but are not as hard on knives.
Episode 10
Leather Chinks, Koa Chess Sets, Weathervanes
Fri, Jan 27, 201722 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. In Franklin, Tennessee Jill meets Terry and Austin Lankford. This leather working, father son team show her the hand crafted leather chinks they've been making for legends like Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash since 1970. In Volcano, Hawaii, next to the most active volcano in Hawaii, Jill visits Bill McMahon. He's one of the only craftsmen in the world who hand-turns Koa wood chess sets. Next, Jill heads to Seabrook, New Hampshire, to shape copper with weathervane maker, Don Felix.
Episode 11
Belt Buckles, Music Boxes, Pocket Knives
Fri, Feb 3, 201722 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. In Englewood, Colorado, Jill meets an acclaimed team of belt buckle makers. These artisans use any material they can, including sand and minerals, to adorn their custom Western themed products. Up north, in Montpelier, Vermont, Jill meets Jonathan Herz who has single-handedly revived the lost sound and style of 19th century music boxes. Finally, in Shelburn, Indiana, Jill is on hand to see legendary knife maker Tony Bose craft one of his highly sought after pocketknives.
Episode 12
Cast Iron Skillets, Baskets, Axes
Fri, Feb 10, 201722 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. In Madison, Wisconsin, Jill makes sparks fly with Alisa Toninato, making cast iron skillets in the shape of the 50 states. In Ashley Falls, Massachusetts, JoAnn Catsos is one of only two people in the country to earn a degree in basket making. Joann shows Jill her octofoil basket, a pattern she invented. Finally, in Fairview, Tennessee, Jill meets Anthony Martin, who uses pre-Revolutionary War tools and techniques from the 1600s to craft one of man's oldest tools.
Episode 13
Torches, Stained Glass, Wind Chimes
Fri, Feb 17, 201722 mins
Host Jill Wagner travels the country on a quest to find talented craftsmen who still make incredible items by hand. Jill starts in Hilo, Hawaii where she meets Leilehua Yuen, a metal torch maker. Leilehua shows Jill the techniques she learned from her father that she continues to use today. In Denver, Colorado, Jill meets Phil Watkins, one of the last traditional stained glass makers in the world. His waiting list is years long. Finally, in Austin, Texas, she visits Davis and Franz Blanchard, a father and son team creating custom wind chimes from the tune of Jill's choice.