Maker Nation
Welcome to Maker Nation. Host Ashley Adams, a crafter in her own right, meets different makers and artists across America. Each has a unique story to tell, and an amazing skill to share. Viewers will be captivated by the backstory of each maker, awed by their skills, and feel a sense of inspiration to create something unique of their own. To close out each episode, Ashley leads a "Craft Course" tutorial showing viewers how they can make something artful out of simple items lying around their house.
- 2021-2024
- 2 seasons
- Reality
Welcome to Maker Nation. Host Ashley Adams, a crafter in her own right, meets different makers and artists across America. Each has a unique story to tell, and an amazing skill to share. Viewers will be captivated by the backstory of each maker, awed by their skills, and feel a sense of inspiration to create something unique of their own. To close out each episode, Ashley leads a "Craft Course" tutorial showing viewers how they can make something artful out of simple items lying around their house.
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2023 - 2024
Episode 1
Makeup Artists Try To Create Jaw-Dropping Creatures
Tue, Nov 7, 2023
In Orlando, nothing is as it seems. For three special effects artists, it's all on the line as they compete to create an Orlando-inspired theme park character. Little do they know, things are about to get hairy.
Episode 2
Tattoo Artists Toil with Time In KC Tussle
Tue, Nov 14, 2023
In Kansas City, you can't say tattoos without saying the name Wes Grimm. For three tattoo artists, he's not just a name - he's also a judge. Can these artists design a tattoo worthy of the name, and who will have just enough heart to win?
Episode 3
Printmakers Under Pressure
Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Printmaking is showcased in Greenville as three young artists vie to take the creative crown. Artistry is put to the test as these makers carve, color and print over two days and four hours to create art-worthy new heights.
Episode 4
Glass Artists Blow Away Judges with Fire and Finesse
Tue, Dec 5, 2023
Three of Orlando's finest glass artists take on the challenge of creating an original design celebrating "The City Beautiful," but will a bird-brained twist push them to their melting point, and who will emerge victorious?
Episode 5
Artists Forge Fine Jewelry Masterpieces
Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Three jewelry makers in Greenville are about to take on some heavy metal as they go head-to-head to design and build an arm cuff inspired by the Liberty Bridge. Will their designs be too arm-twisting for the judges?
Episode 6
Designers Wow Judges with Mardi Gras Marvels
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
Costumes are a part of the fabric that makes up New Orleans. As three local designers will find out-nothing is easy in NOLA as they compete in creating one-of-a-kind costumes inspired by the Crescent City and the river that shapes it.
Episode 7
Chalk Artists Battle the Elements
Tue, Jan 2, 2024
Rain and chalk artists don't mix - and three Kansas City artists will not only have to take on the clock but the weather as they compete against each other to create art inspired by jazz - but how long can the dry pavement last?
Episode 8
Indigenous Artists Pay Tribute with Gorgeous Gorgets
Tue, Jan 9, 2024
Three indigenous makers set out to create a traditional gorget representing their ancestry and OKC. Tensions rise when an unanticipated addition is brought to the challenge forcing on-the-fly changes. Whose design will soar above the rest?
Episode 9
Crafters Toil to Create Big Headpieces in the Big Easy
Tue, Jan 16, 2024
NOLA is heads above the rest when it comes to parades and the art scene. Three local artists will be put to the test to design a NOLA cocktail-inspired headpiece. But will a design twist prove that these creations can hold water?
Episode 10
Screenprinters Pull Paint with True Grit to Honor Old West
Tue, Jan 23, 2024
It's time to saddle up as three Oklahoma natives pull themselves to victory creating original screen print deigns encapsulating the Old West. Do these makers have the true grit it takes to be Maker Nation Champion?